Lake Information
Lake Somerville, Texas offers a wide variety of family oriented activities from fishing to boating, camping to hiking, picnics to swimming, you’ll find something to like at Lake Somerville.
Main Fish Species
- White Bass
- Hybrid Bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill
- Largemouth Bass
- Catfish
Best Time to Fish
I generally fish the lake year round, varying species according to the seasons. Spring time brings the Crappie shallow to spawn, the White Bass and Hybrid Bass spawn in the creeks and chase shad all over the lake.
Summertime fishing yield healthy catfish and white/hybrids are still chasing shad around the lake early in the morning and late afternoon.
Boat Launch Locations
There are 2 marinas on Lake Somerville, as well as the State Park campground and 3 private campgrounds. All have boat launches.
Bank Fishing Opportunities
Bank fishing opportunities are everywhere inside all of the campgrounds and both marinas. You can also fish the water release area and rocks at the dam by parking your car and walking down to the river.
Pier Fishing Opportunities
All of the marinas and campgrounds have pier fishing opportunities.
Fishing Tips from the locals
Here are some tips and ideas for fishing the lake from some of the locals.
“Trolling silver spoons in the Rocky Creek area morning and afternoon can yield some nice white bass.”
“Fish the Big Creek area to catch spawning crappie in the early spring.”
“Trotline catfish at night is always an adventure.”
“White bass spawn near the rocks near the dam.”
For Lake Map and Directions to the Lake, please click on the map below.
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