Zuehlke Lake Fishing near Brenham, Texas

• Overview

  The Washington County entry here is Zuehlke Lake, in Texas. The surface lies 469 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 10 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The nearest place of any size is Brenham, 13 miles away. Somerville lies 14 miles off, Giddings another 19 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Zuehlke Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include green sunfish and redear sunfish. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. The shape of Zuehlke Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 84°F in August and bottoms out near 49°F in January. Wet and dry spells shape the year more than temperature. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. That is the shape of the year on Zuehlke Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Soil Conservation Service Site 7 Reservoir, 5.9 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Signs at Zuehlke Lake carry more weight than any list.