Fishing in Jasper County, Texas
Lakes, river access and bait shops in Jasper County.
- 11access points
- 2lakes
- 31sq mi of water
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Fishing in Jasper County, Texas
Inside the Pineywoods region of Texas, Jasper County spans 939 square miles of land and 31 square miles of water.
TPWD manages fisheries data for Sam Rayburn Reservoir and B.A. Steinhagen Lake inside the county.
The county holds 11 public access points mapped by TPWD, with 9 at lakes and 2 on moving water.
River access is mostly on Angelina River. This site has town pages for Jasper.
Sources for Jasper County: US Census 2024 Gazetteer and the TPWD public water access layer (2021-08-27).
Lakes inside Jasper County
Sam Rayburn Reservoir
114,500 acres; excellent for largemouth bass and catfish.
Ramps and recordsB.A. Steinhagen Lake
10,687 acres; excellent for catfish.
Ramps and records
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Every mapped public access point in Jasper County; each dot names its water.
- B A Steinhagen5 access points in Jasper County
- Sam Rayburn4 access points in Jasper County
- Angelina River2 access points in Jasper County
Jasper County access list: TPWD public water access layer, checked October 2026.
Buying bait in Jasper County
- Ann's Tackle Shopbait tackle, Jasper, (409) 384-7685
- Need More Tackle Storebait tackle, Brookeland, (409) 698-9430
Jasper County shops: OpenStreetMap contributors, company store lists and TPWD lake pages, retrieved October 2026.
Beyond the county line from Jasper County
The seat of Jasper County is Jasper, population 6,884 in 2020.
Sam Rayburn Reservoir sits 11 miles northwest of Jasper, closer than any other TPWD lake.
Within 50 miles of the county center, TPWD surveys 3 lakes.
Across those lakes, TPWD rates catfish (3 lakes), crappie (3 lakes) and sunfish (3 lakes) good or excellent most often.
The closest USGS coverage is 1 stream gauge within 22 miles, on Neches River.
Area lakes host Martin Creek Lake State Park and Martin Dies, Jr. State Park.
Count of nearby lakes (50 miles) with a good or excellent TPWD rating, by species, for Jasper County.
Lake records around Jasper County
| Species | Weight | Lake | From county | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gar, Alligator | 283 lb | Sam Rayburn Reservoir | 22 miles | 2023 |
| Carp, Grass | 85.25 lb | Sam Rayburn Reservoir | 22 miles | 2016 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 84.76 lb | Toledo Bend Reservoir | 40 miles | 2006 |
| Buffalo, Bigmouth | 81.5 lb | Toledo Bend Reservoir | 40 miles | 2011 |
| Catfish, Flathead | 74.09 lb | Sam Rayburn Reservoir | 22 miles | 2010 |
| Catfish, Blue | 67 lb | Toledo Bend Reservoir | 40 miles | 2009 |
| Gar, Longnose | 53 lb | Sam Rayburn Reservoir | 22 miles | 2022 |
| Carp, Common | 49.1 lb | Toledo Bend Reservoir | 40 miles | 2021 |
| Bass, Striped | 33.22 lb | Toledo Bend Reservoir | 40 miles | 1980 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 31.5 lb | Toledo Bend Reservoir | 40 miles | 1995 |
All-ages rod and reel lake records from TPWD for lakes within 50 miles of Jasper County.
How much water is moving near Jasper County
The nearest USGS stations to Jasper County, refreshed each hour.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Neches Rv Nr Town Bluff, Tx | 845 cfs, 46.61 ft gage height | Nov 10 12:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 10, 2026 12:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Winter trout releases in Jasper County
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper City Park Pond | 1,800 | 1/31/2026 |
Jasper County: TPWD winter trout schedule (2025-2026 season) and Neighborhood Fishin site list.
Lakes and counties near Jasper County
Toledo Bend Reservoir
about 40 miles northeast from the center
Lake Livingston
about 60 miles west from the center
Kurth Reservoir
about 62 miles northwest from the center
Lake Pinkston
about 69 miles north from the center
- Newton County17 miles east
- Tyler County21 miles west
- Hardin County37 miles southwest
- Sabine County42 miles north
Asked often about Jasper County
What is the public access count in Jasper County?
TPWD maps 11 public water access points in Jasper County.
Which TPWD lakes lie in Jasper County?
TPWD surveys these county lakes: Sam Rayburn Reservoir and B.A. Steinhagen Lake.
What is the largest reservoir in Jasper County?
Sam Rayburn Reservoir, with 114,500 surface acres.
Is there river access in Jasper County?
TPWD lists stream access on Angelina River (2).
If I leave Jasper County, what lake is nearest?
Toledo Bend Reservoir is about 40 miles northeast of the county center.
Where do I get bait in Jasper County?
The shop list on this page has 2 listings in the county, starting with Ann's Tackle Shop in Jasper.
Are trout released in Jasper County?
Yes, Jasper City Park Pond received trout during 2025-2026.
Which town runs Jasper County?
Jasper, home to 6,884 people in 2020.
Which lake can I reach fastest from Jasper?
From Jasper, Sam Rayburn Reservoir is about 11 miles northwest.
Which species do well around Jasper County?
Lakes inside 50 miles score good or excellent most often for catfish, crappie, sunfish and largemouth bass.
What is the heaviest fish logged near Jasper County?
The standout record is at Toledo Bend Reservoir, a 33.22 pound bass, striped from 1980.
Is there live river data for Jasper County?
The table above pulls 1 USGS gauge, including Neches Rv nr Town Bluff, TX.
Next stops after Jasper County
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