Fishing in Jackson County, Texas
Public access points, lakes, rivers and shops across Jackson County.
- 11access points
- 1lakes
- 27.4sq mi of water
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Fishing at a glance in Jackson County
Jackson County has 829 square miles of land and 27.4 square miles of surface water in the TPWD Gulf Coast region.
Lakes with a TPWD fisheries page here: Lake Texana.
The TPWD public access layer shows 11 public access points here: 7 on lakes, 3 on rivers and creeks, plus 1 on bays and beaches.
Anglers who want current will find most access on Navidad, Lavaca River and Garcitas Creek. Along the coast the General Land Office counts 6 coastal sites where fishing is allowed.
Sources for Jackson County: US Census 2024 Gazetteer and the TPWD public water access layer (2021-08-27).
Lakes you can fish in Jackson County
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TPWD access points across Jackson County, and each dot names its water body.
- Lake Texana7 access points in Jackson County
- Navidad1 access point in Jackson County
- Lavaca River1 access point in Jackson County
- Garcitas Creek1 access point in Jackson County
Jackson County access list: TPWD public water access layer, checked October 2026.
Shoreline access in Jackson County
- Bennett Park, boat ramp
- Crescent V (Carancahua Bay Boat Ramp), boat ramp, lights
- Frel's LandingLolita, boat ramp
- Garcitas Creek, boat ramp
- Lolita's Boat RampLolita, boat ramp, lights
- West Carancahua Creek, boat ramp
Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory. Fee details were recorded between 2015 and 2026; confirm before you go.
Bait and tackle stores in Jackson County
- Neptune Reel Repair Servicebait tackle, Palacios, (361) 484-9495
Jackson County shops: OpenStreetMap contributors, company store lists and TPWD lake pages, retrieved October 2026.
Lakes a short drive from Jackson County
Edna is the county seat, with 5,987 residents in the 2020 Census.
Drive 8 miles southeast from Edna to reach Lake Texana, the closest surveyed lake.
8 lakes with TPWD survey data lie within 100 miles of the county center.
TPWD survey ratings around Jackson County favor largemouth bass (7 lakes), sunfish (6 lakes) and crappie (5 lakes).
USGS reports flow from 1 stream gauge within 22 miles, on Lavaca River.
For a state park trip, look at Bastrop State Park, Buescher State Park, Lake Somerville State Park and Palmetto State Park.
Count of nearby lakes (100 miles) with a good or excellent TPWD rating, by species, for Jackson County.
Biggest fish caught near Jackson County
| Species | Weight | Lake | From county | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Blue | 94.5 lb | Lake Somerville | 94 miles | 2015 |
| Gar, Hybrid | 93.3 lb | Lake Somerville | 94 miles | 2021 |
| Catfish, Flathead | 79.25 lb | Fayette County Reservoir | 67 miles | 1994 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 65.25 lb | Fayette County Reservoir | 67 miles | 2005 |
| Carp, Grass | 62.75 lb | Lake Somerville | 94 miles | 2007 |
| Gar, Longnose | 35.87 lb | Lake Placid | 94 miles | 2010 |
| Bass, Striped | 22.95 lb | Lake Placid | 94 miles | 1992 |
| Carp, Common | 18.88 lb | Lake Placid | 94 miles | 2024 |
| Catfish, Channel | 15.6 lb | Lake Somerville | 94 miles | 2010 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 15.13 lb | Lake Somerville | 94 miles | 2012 |
All-ages rod and reel lake records from TPWD for lakes within 100 miles of Jackson County.
Stream gauges around Jackson County
Flow in cubic feet per second at gauges near Jackson County.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Lavaca Rv Nr Edna, Tx | 0 cfs, 4.24 ft gage height | Nov 9 11:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 9, 2026 11:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Bordering water and counties, Jackson County
Coleto Creek Reservoir
39 miles southwest of the county midpoint
Lake Wood (H-5)
65 miles northwest of the county midpoint
Fayette County Reservoir
67 miles north of the county midpoint
Lake Gonzales (H-4)
73 miles northwest of the county midpoint
- Victoria County26 miles southwest
- Wharton County31 miles northeast
- Lavaca County36 miles northwest
- Calhoun County36 miles south
What to know before fishing Jackson County
How many places can the public fish in Jackson County?
You will find 11 public water access points in Jackson County on the TPWD layer.
What reservoirs does Jackson County have?
Lakes with TPWD fisheries data in the county: Lake Texana.
Which lake in Jackson County is the biggest?
Lake Texana, at 9,727 surface acres.
What rivers can I reach in Jackson County?
River and creek access in the county: Navidad (1), Lavaca River (1) and Garcitas Creek (1).
Which outside lake is closest to Jackson County?
Coleto Creek Reservoir lies about 39 miles southwest from the middle of the county.
Which stores in Jackson County sell bait?
Our list holds 1 listing in the county, beginning with Neptune Reel Repair Service in Palacios.
Can I fish from the shore in Jackson County?
Yes, the General Land Office lists 6 coastal sites with fishing allowed, 0 of them with a pier.
What city is the Jackson County seat?
Edna, with 5,987 residents in 2020.
How long a drive is it from Edna to a lake?
Lake Texana, roughly 8 miles southeast of Edna.
What bites in lakes near Jackson County?
Within 100 miles, TPWD ratings run best for largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie and catfish.
What record fish have come from near Jackson County?
Lake Placid has a 22.95 pound bass, striped on its record list, set in 1992.
Where are stream gauges near Jackson County?
Live readings come from 1 USGS gauge, the first being Lavaca Rv nr Edna, TX.
Other places to fish near Jackson County
Pick a lake close to Jackson County, or browse the county list.