Sheldon Lake 01/20/16 Fishing Report

First Trip ever to Sheldon Lake Water temp: 57 Degrees, Dew point Spread 2-7, Water Clarity: 4-5 feet, Wind: 5 MPH South East, Caught several on Rapala Shadow Rap and Pumpkin Seed Zoom Wacky Worm. Fished grass mats pockets and edge of grass mats where there are small drop offs.


My Lake Sheldon Fishing Video:

https://youtu.be/Yy16GXIKehw

Cool video!

good video !

there are a lot of birds there --- its one of the top bird watching {sanctuary} spots around if you are into that kinda thing --ive seen birds there that i have never seen before in this area
there is deep water on this lake --two small spots
but lake is 98% 4 ft average as it is at full pool right now

Nice report, there are some good ones out there. When the pads just start coming in, rip a square bill in there over the tops of them, they will kill it!! Wish it was deeper.

Where is the deeper water? Is it further north?



my youtube channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZRLLTfUAzP24VFjFU2VDtg

wacky senkos and punching mats are the most success this time of year
theres some 12-14 ft water in here but hasnt produced this winter

Is this the Sheldon in Houston?

correct

Wow I've driven past the place time to time. Always looked good from the road. Gonna have to fish it sometime.

ive heard a lot of tales about theft problems there but ive never had any problems myself
i try not to leave anything tempting laying in plain sight
if i didnt have a duck hunt sunday morn i would go myself !

There is a lot of theft at the ramps. Guess it's to cold for the Meth heads to get out. That is the only reason I don't go there anymore. It is a great fishing lake.

It's a shame you can't fish where you want to without worrying about your truck and trailer back at the ramp

Heck with the dang truck and trailer...... worry more about the dang GATOR!!!
He can have it....outa here...
God Bless
Lee

lol he was just soakin up the sun ----
so cold out i believe you could give him a hug !


i fish there regularly and have never had a problem with theft

I've fished Sheldon for roughly 15 years and only had 1 issue. Tailgate was stolen off my truck. I laughed it off, called insurance and police. Made a report and got a new tailgate. I always left truck unlocked and nothing in it with value. If they wanted the whole truck they could have had it. As for as the lake goes, yes it has 2 spots with deep water. Hold those 2 spots dear to my heart as they produced 3 fish over 10 lbs and a 48 pound 5 fish limit for me in a matter of 4 hours one trip. Was absolutely the best day of fishing I've ever had. The lake took a hit with the drought and lost a ton of its potential I truly think. Would I hesitate to fish it, not in an instant. Love that little hideaway. Need to get another small boat to get in there.