|
Forums59
Topics1,055,673
Posts14,256,528
Members144,568
| |
Most Online39,925
Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
 East Texas
#13653692
08/02/20 05:10 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,327
CBoone
OP
Extreme Angler
|
|
OP
Extreme Angler
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,327 |
Buddy and I were talking about how we haven’t caught any bluegill since we were kids. He’s going to be in town this weekend and is bringing his boat. Would anyone be willing to point us in the right direction (not asking for your honey holes) from somewhere within about an hour and a half of the Canton area?
|
|
|
Re: East Texas
[Re: Smithaven]
#13653729
08/02/20 05:45 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 80,385
banker-always fishing
Pumpkin Head
|
|
Pumpkin Head
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 80,385 |
Plus #1. Side Note: Both above places are loaded with nice Bluegill. You also have two larger lakes in your area. Tawakoni and Fork. Fork is noted for big bass. Where ever you have big bass you are going to have big Bluegill. In the bigger water bodies fish are in 8 to 15 feet of water by structure such as docks, rock beds, and over hanging tree limbs. I would use night crawlers. Hope you find some and please let us know how do. 
![[Linked Image]](http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/823/ycku.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/560/ukw3.jpg) IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
|
|
|
Re: East Texas
[Re: CBoone]
#13654075
08/02/20 11:30 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,327
CBoone
OP
Extreme Angler
|
|
OP
Extreme Angler
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,327 |
Thanks for the feedback. I’ve heard Fairfield has some good sized fish too - May keep that as an option since I know Athens can get pretty crowded with pleasure boat traffic. Definitely enjoy the smaller lakes more
|
|
|
Re: East Texas
[Re: CBoone]
#13654205
08/03/20 01:28 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 4,333
Flags
TFF Team Angler
|
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 4,333 |
If you are in the Canton area then you need look no further than my home lake, Athens. One of the very best bluegill lakes in the state not just in numbers but also in size. The below pics are from the last time I was on the lake. The cutting board is 12 inches wide so you can have an idea just how good og slabs this lake kicks out. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/KhKOyGo.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/ejCxb6P.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/y4g1dZv.jpg) I would put Lake Athens up against any lake in the state for good gills. It may not be the best but I assure you it is in the top 5.
Retired Navy Chief Signalman
NJROTC Instructor Los Fresnos High School
|
|
|
Re: East Texas
[Re: Flags]
#13654267
08/03/20 02:29 AM
|
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 80,385
banker-always fishing
Pumpkin Head
|
|
Pumpkin Head
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 80,385 |
If you are in the Canton area then you need look no further than my home lake, Athens. One of the very best bluegill lakes in the state not just in numbers but also in size. The below pics are from the last time I was on the lake. The cutting board is 12 inches wide so you can have an idea just how good og slabs this lake kicks out. I would put Lake Athens up against any lake in the state for good gills. It may not be the best but I assure you it is in the top 5. That says it all right there!
IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
|
|
|
Re: East Texas
[Re: CBoone]
#13654369
08/03/20 10:00 AM
|
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 19,466
Laker One
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 19,466 |
Hope you find em. Let us know how you do! 
|
|
|
Re: East Texas
[Re: banker-always fishing]
#13656152
08/04/20 05:58 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 17,682
Gitter Done
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 17,682 |
If you are in the Canton area then you need look no further than my home lake, Athens. One of the very best bluegill lakes in the state not just in numbers but also in size. The below pics are from the last time I was on the lake. The cutting board is 12 inches wide so you can have an idea just how good og slabs this lake kicks out. I would put Lake Athens up against any lake in the state for good gills. It may not be the best but I assure you it is in the top 5. That says it all right there! X2,
|
|
|
Re: East Texas
[Re: CBoone]
#13657598
08/05/20 05:57 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 136
milton1allen
Outdoorsman
|
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 136 |
Fairfield Lake State Park. If you look up Hook City TV on YouTube he has a number of videos of big bluegills he catches there. Makes me want to buy a flatbottom and go myself!
|
|
|
Re: East Texas
[Re: CBoone]
#13662788
08/10/20 04:08 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,327
CBoone
OP
Extreme Angler
|
|
OP
Extreme Angler
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,327 |
Just wanted to say thanks again for all the feedback.
We fished Fairfield on Friday and Hawkins on Saturday. The big limiting factor on finding the big ones was that I forgot he didn't have any electronics on his boat yet - I think the bigger fish were a bit deeper than we were fishing. We caught a ton of fish on both lakes - but nothing huge like we were looking for. Plenty of good sized fish to eat though!
|
|
|
Re: East Texas
[Re: CBoone]
#13662839
08/10/20 04:47 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 13,748
Curt0407
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 13,748 |
Another lake to consider is Holbrook.
|
|
|
Re: East Texas
[Re: Flags]
#13685413
08/30/20 06:15 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 82
SFA81
Outdoorsman
|
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 82 |
I would put Lake Athens up against any lake in the state for good gills. It may not be the best but I assure you it is in the top 5.[/quote]  I would have to agree. Here is the result from a recent trip to Lake Athens... ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2020/08/full-110800-65062-img_0140.jpg)
|
|
|
Re: East Texas
[Re: SFA81]
#13685431
08/30/20 06:33 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 80,385
banker-always fishing
Pumpkin Head
|
|
Pumpkin Head
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 80,385 |
I would put Lake Athens up against any lake in the state for good gills. It may not be the best but I assure you it is in the top 5.
I would have to agree. Here is the result from a recent trip to Lake Athens... [/quote] Nice HAUL!
IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
|
|
|
Re: East Texas
[Re: CBoone]
#13685547
08/30/20 09:14 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,266
I FISH 4
Extreme Angler
|
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,266 |
Fly fishing on Pines 26 nice Gills ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2020/08/full-45238-65104-august_pines_26_bream.jpeg)
I'm Hook are You - John 10: 28-30
Far Bank Pro
Outcast Team - Fish Cact 10-1R Stand Up
2019 & 2022 World Champion - ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BASS ON THE FLY LAKE FORK
fishinwdennis. Fly Fishing Trips Backwater Adventures streams-rivers-lakes-East Texas.
|
|
|
Re: East Texas
[Re: CBoone]
#13685792
08/31/20 01:53 AM
|
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 325
lamar44
Angler
|
|
Angler
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 325 |
I like to fish East tex. lakes . I don't care about having to drive through Dallas.
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|
![[Linked Image]](http://www.carolineclemmons.com/bluegill.jpg)
.
