Anyone know anything about this set of ponds? Any bass in them? Fishable? Kayakable? Access roads?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=chambers+elementary+school+in+houston,+tx&sll=29.694614,-95.562193&sspn=0.008518,0.018733&ie=UTF8&hq=chambers+elementary+school&hnear=Houston,+TX&ll=29.698491,-95.558567&spn=0.017036,0.037465&t=h&z=15

Or if that link doesn't work, go to google maps and look up "Chambers Elementary School in Houston, TX".
Then look at the satellite view. (These ponds/lakes don't show up on the map view, only on the satellite view.)

I work for precinct 5 and thats one of our parks. its arthur storey park. but I dont know anything about the fishing. I work in patrol division. But I know some guys that works the parks, Ill ask them.

I noticed all the signs around saying not to leave valuables in one's car. I'm from the DFW area, and I'm not used to seeing all these warnings (although there are a couple of places where you don't want to leave your vehicle, such as at Mountain Creek Lake or the west side of Lake Arlington). I was wondering what things were like at that park if one parked and fished at night. (I can guess what your patrol buddies will say.)

Those ponds have been around only for a few years so I wouldn't think the fishing would be too good yet; but I might be wrong!
If you're in the area give 'em a try and let us know.

p.s. if you see any carp crashing the surface I'd love to know that, too!

dont go in there at night they will write you a ticket and they lock the gates at certain times

What about these ponds on north end of Dairy Ashford Rd?
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=dairy+ashford+rd,+houston,+tx&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.839416,76.728516&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Dairy+Ashford+Rd,+Houston,+Harris,+Texas+77079&ll=29.787547,-95.612597&spn=0.004255,0.009366&t=h&z=17

or this one?
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=old+westheimer+rd&sll=29.728831,-95.601397&sspn=0.034062,0.07493&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Old+Westheimer+Rd,+Houston,+Harris,+Texas+77082&ll=29.718433,-95.597191&spn=0.008516,0.018733&t=h&z=16

There is one at bane park. Its at gessner/ w little york. I have caught several big bass from there. You can also try just about any bayou here in houston

I stopped by Bane tonight and tried a dark spinnerbait with single colorado blade on it. Pretty pond, lots of weeds in it and big clumps of tall reeds along the shore, extremely clear water. But despite it being just two nights past full moon, I didn't get any bites. Maybe after all those baseball lights go off, but then the lake part is locked up. I'll have to try it again. Usually that lure works at night for me.
I did try to drive over and check out Jersey Lake, but it was completely surrounded by houses with fences. I'd be interested to know what that lake is like -- maybe worth buying a house there?

"What about these ponds on north end of Dairy Ashford Rd?
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=dairy+ashford+rd,+houston,+tx&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.839416,76.728516&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Dairy+Ashford+Rd,+Houston,+Harris,+Texas+77079&ll=29.787547,-95.612597&spn=0.004255,0.009366&t=h&z=17 "

This is the ConocoPhillips office campus; gate security, etc. No way to fish those.

The second one (old westheimer rd) is in a gated community; no access unless you know someone. Never fished them, but they look interesting from the tollway.

Just to the west of Eldridge, over the levee north of I-10 there is a public access pond; I've caught a couple of small (8 ") bass as well as some small sunnies, a bullhead, carp, gar, and saw a bowfin caught.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Briar+Forest+Dr+%26+Eldridge+Pkwy,+Houston,+TX+77077&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.839416,76.728516&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Briar+Forest+Dr+&ll=29.75402,-95.644333&spn=0.008513,0.018733&t=h&z=16


I went by there one day and tried casting into that middle pond. Water level was a little up over the banks. No luck with bass but would like to go back at night if the car-break-into people and the alligators would leave me along. Have to park at the little parking lot by Addicks-Howell Rd.

You mean one of these?
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Briar+Forest+Dr+%26+Eldridge+Pkwy,+Houston,+TX+77077&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.839416,76.728516&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Briar+Forest+Dr+&ll=29.797099,-95.616975&spn=0.00851,0.018733&t=h&z=16

I drove by that pond on Old Westheimer Rd just north of Westpark Tollway (Think the road is now celled Houston Center Rd or something like that.) Big bad smell from that area.

Yes, that's the one.

yeah bane is ok havent been in a while, and yeah jersey village is surrounded, but if im not mistaking there is one area you can get in. Best idea is to find you a bayou that has slow moving water

That sounds like the area I saw recently below Lake Houston dam on the river in Eisenhour Park -- what was that area called -- Deep Bend or something like that? Looked like a good place to launch and can get into the river from there. When I was there water was up a little over normal banks and somewhat muddy. Probably not likely to be safe to go there until sometime after Ida passes.

jazz, I believe you're talking about 'big eddy'?

That's it. Met some nice people fishing there. Plan to go back with the yak soon. Think I'll hit Lake Fayette first.

Yeah big eddy, and that gets fed from the san jac i think. And you could put in a boat at good times marina.

How do you get to big eddy?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=Dwight+D+Eisenhower+Park,+Houston,+Harris,+Texas+77044&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=35.410182,76.728516&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=FeRUyAEdY1lU-g&split=0&hq=&hnear=Dwight+D+Eisenhower+Park,+Houston,+Harris,+Texas+77044&ll=29.908799,-95.129478&spn=0.001183,0.002342&t=h&z=19

or search for Eisenhour Park in Houston on maps.google.com
then look at satellite view.

how do you get into there? passed by twice today and didn't see anywhere to park.

When you cruise around Eisenhower park theres like boat ramp entrance at the south east corner of that loop you make going around the park. Hopefully some one else will chime in only been there once and never fished there.

Man, I've had my kayak in storage for several weekends now -- first was sick for a couple or three weeks and then it got cold and now I find I'm spending my weekends helping some friends -- including a sick five year old (with mastocytosis). I just took them up to my house in Ft Worth and letting them stay there while his grandma takes him to a doctore u there and tries to get some kind of solution. Really sweet kid. I just set him up with a LOT of GeoTrax, plus in my house he gets to play with the whole room of GeoTrax I have set up. (Yes, I'm a big kid -- 66, but still a kid inside. I tell people I'm really 4 years old.)

Well, that map -- if you switch from sat view to map mode, I think shows a road leading to that Deep Bend place -- there's a parking lot and you can walk down a path to where you can fish from the bank or launch a kayak -- not a boat. Better not leave anything valuable in your vehicle, except maybe a big dog, or just leave the windows open and take everything out.

tumble,
There isn't any 'official' parking.
Going south on Eldrige, there is a small turnoff just before the levee on the right. You can then (in a truck or if you are adventurous) drive back along the road north and park.

Oops! Sorry, I thought the post I replied to was about Eisenhour Park. Now I have yet another place to explore (when I get time).

Sorry thought we were talking bout Eisenhower park too.

Anyone know anything about These ponds and lakes?

Zoom in on the marker take a look around north of 90 in between 90 and ramline road.
Seems to be ALOT of mid sized ponds and smaller lakes in that area. Bet one or more is pretty loaded.

I dont know anything about those ponds. But if you go to Good times marina you can prob get close to some of those ponds threw the san jac river. If you fish the river you can catch bass and reds... You can google, good times marina

Ez if they are like others in the area, they're owned by sand/rock pit excavators and don't like people coming in to fish. If you have an 'in' then you'll probably have good fishing; there is another lake in the area that 'I know a guy who knows a guy' and I can occassionally fish; lots of bass, crappie, bluegill, etc. I'm not at liberty to invite anyone, tho!

Would that other lake be buckhorn? I was eyeballing it today after getting skunked at the trout pond in eisenhower.

LOL must have been 40 ppl there today!
Only fish I saw cought was by a small kid. and the dead 8" trout I found in about 2 foot of water.
Was there from 9 till 12, threw everything including the kitchen sink at them, but NOTHING was biting for anyone.

Lat 29°53'45.56"N
Long 95° 7'40.67"W

I've been to the Eisenhower pond a few times after stocked trout and have never hooked anything there.

Are you talking bout that pond rite there at the 2nd entrance to eisenhower park?

I think buckhorn ranch is a private pond. but yeah it looks interesting...

Yea the front pond on eisenhower. Been there 7 times cought nuthing each time.

Yea, Buckhorn lake looks REALLY nice! If you drive past it (buck horn on your left, headed away from aquaduct road) look for the dirt road leading to the dirt quarry. there is a NICE! large pond back in there. half of it is coverd in some kind of water plant.
Thought about asking the guys working there if I could fish it..

if you find anything out please post...

I've seen lots of jumping carp in there!!!!!!!!

I fished the Independence Park retention pond in Pearland the other day. Good looking little pond with grass/hydrilla. Caught 2. Anybody have any other places worth checking out??

RAMPHARMD you might want to try out Tom Bass Park. I haven't caught anything big out of there, but there's fish...

BTW, re: Buckhorn Lake - it's private and they have an annual dues for fishing. Supposed to have some real nice bass, carp, and other fish. Since there is so much other fishing around, though, I just can't justify subscription fishing. No doubt it (and others like it) provide better chances for quality fish, though.

Buckhorn looks like an awesome lake. I stumbled across it last year and have wanted to fish it ever since. Ive tried calling them at least 10 times but can never get anyone to answer the phone.

Check out the discussions here. One guy said he lost quite a few poppers to alligators.
http://2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/showthread.php?t=345501

Yep. I started that thread on 2 Cool. I bet that lake would be great next month.

Fisherwood,

Have you been there recently?

I've never been there and Im thinking of checking it out this Saturday or Sunday.