Lake Somerville Fishing
Access points, records, regulations and the current lake level on 11,456 acres in Washington County.
- 11,456acres
- 38 ftmax depth
- 7boat ramps
- 13.6 lbrecord bass
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Lake Somerville in brief
TPWD puts Lake Somerville at 11,456 acres with a maximum depth of 38 feet, impounded in 1967, in the Prairies & Lakes region, in Washington County. The lake is on Yegua Creek in Washington County, 30 miles from Bryan/College Station.
Survey crews give largemouth bass, catfish and white & hybrid striped bass an excellent rating on this lake; crappie and sunfish rate good.
A 13.6 pound largemouth from 2009 still stands as the Lake Somerville bass record.
The water normally runs slightly stained; vegetation includes american lotus, hydrilla; TPWD describes level swings as low to moderate, 1-6 feet.
Controlling authority: US Army Corps of Engineers (979) 596-1622. Lake Somerville facts from the TPWD lake page, checked October 2026.
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TWDB reservoir data for Lake Somerville, refreshed each hour.
Texas Water Development Board, Water Data for Texas, reading dated 2026-10-14. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026 10:32 pm ET. 30 day chart on TWDB.
USGS has no current reading for these gauges.
Fish worth chasing on Lake Somerville
TPWD survey ratings for Lake Somerville, species by species.
Excellent is 4 and poor is 1 on this chart.
TPWD names these as the predominant fish: Largemouth bass, White & hybrid striped bass, Bluegill, Channel, blue & flathead catfish, White & black crappie.
Bass of 8 pounds or more from Lake Somerville have gone into the Toyota ShareLunker program.
Top weights at Lake Somerville
Every species record TPWD keeps for Lake Somerville.
| Species | Weight (lb) | Length (in) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue catfish | 94.5 | 2015-11-24 | |
| Flathead catfish | 50.3 | 52 | 2014-04-16 |
| Grass carp | 36.19 | 2025-01-04 | |
| Smallmouth buffalo | 24.85 | 34.5 | 2004-06-20 |
| Channel catfish | 15.6 | 32.25 | 2010-04-30 |
| Freshwater drum | 15.13 | 30 | 2012-04-14 |
| Largemouth bass | 13.6 | 25.25 | 2009-03-04 |
| Hybrid striped bass | 12 | 27.75 | 1994-03-26 |
| Common carp | 11.7 | 27.5 | 2017-02-07 |
| Longnose gar | 10.5 | 45 | 2023-05-23 |
| Bowfin | 5.75 | 24.38 | 2020-03-18 |
| White bass | 4.8 | 21.19 | 2017-02-22 |
Lake Somerville records: TPWD water body records, list updated October 8, 2026. Retrieved October 2026.
Ramps and bank access at Lake Somerville
This lake has 7 access points on the TPWD list, 7 of them with a boat ramp and 1 with a marina.
State Park, Nails Creek Unit
2 lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, parking, camping. (979) 289-2392
Ramp detailsState Park, Birch Creek Unit
2 lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, parking, courtesy docks, camping. (979) 535-7763
Ramp detailsRocky Creek Park
Boat ramp; fee charged; restrooms, parking, camping. (979) 596-1622
Ramp detailsBig Creek Park
Boat ramp; fee charged; restrooms, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas, camping. (979) 596-1616
Ramp detailsYegua Creek Park
Boat ramp; fee charged; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, camping. (979) 596-1622
Ramp detailsWelch Park
Boat ramp; fee charged; restrooms, parking, camping. (979) 596-2286
Ramp detailsOverlook Park & Lake Somerville Marina
Boat ramp; marina; fee charged. (979) 596-1622
Ramp details13 mapped points from the TPWD access layer; ramp notes from the Lake Somerville page at TPWD, checked October 2026.
Fishing limits at Lake Somerville
No lake specific exceptions are posted for Lake Somerville, so statewide limits apply.
| Species | Daily bag | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth bass | 5 | 14 in minimum |
| Striped bass | 5 | 18 in minimum |
| Hybrid striped bass | 5 | 18 in minimum |
| White bass | 25 | 10 in minimum |
| Flathead catfish | 5 | 18 in minimum |
| White crappie | 25 | 10 in minimum |
| Black crappie | 25 | 10 in minimum |
Limits for Lake Somerville from the TPWD Outdoor Annual, 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027), checked October 2026.
The stocking record for Lake Somerville
| Year | Species | Number | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunshine bass | 60,348 | Fingerling |
| 2025 | Sunshine bass | 120,772 | Fingerling |
| 2025 | Lone star bass | 67,700 | Fingerling |
| 2024 | Palmetto bass | 118,076 | Fingerling |
| 2024 | Sunshine bass | 82,179 | Fingerling |
| 2024 | Lone star bass | 70,794 | Fingerling |
Lake Somerville stocking: TPWD stocking by water body, retrieved October 2026.
Tackle stores and guides for Lake Somerville
- Lake Somerville Marina, 1 mile southeast of the lake
- Overlook Park & MarinaBrenham, 1 mile southeast of the lake, (979) 289-2321
- Brenham FisheriesBrenham, 8 miles southeast of the lake, (979) 836-5471
- Egezz Bait StoreLedbetter, 9 miles west of the lake, (979) 803-0012
- Academy Sports + Outdoors BrenhamBrenham, 15 miles southeast of the lake, (979) 353-7400
- Academy Sports + Outdoors College StationCollege Station, 25 miles northeast of the lake, (979) 680-5040
- Blue Moon Bait ShopLincoln, 25 miles west of the lake, (866) 686-7873
Shop and guide sources for Lake Somerville: OpenStreetMap, store locators and guide websites (October 2026).
Surrounding Lake Somerville
Lake Bryan
27 miles north, 829 acres
Fayette County Reservoir
31 miles southwest, 2,400 acres
Lake Bastrop
47 miles west, 906 acres
Granger Lake
54 miles northwest, 4,009 acres
- BrenhamWashington County, 14 miles southeast
- College StationBrazos County, 23 miles northeast
- BryanBrazos County, 25 miles north
- La GrangeFayette County, 35 miles southwest
- Washington CountyFishing access across the county
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Species found around Lake Somerville
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What anglers want to know about Lake Somerville
How large a lake is Lake Somerville?
Lake Somerville takes in 11,456 surface acres and is 38 feet deep at its deepest point, by TPWD figures.
When did the dam at Lake Somerville close?
The reservoir was impounded in 1967 on Yegua Creek.
Which largemouth holds the Lake Somerville record?
TPWD water body records list a 13.6 pound largemouth and measured 25.25 inches, caught 2009-03-04.
What other big fish have come from Lake Somerville?
Blue catfish 94.5 lb; Flathead catfish 50.3 lb; Grass carp 36.19 lb.
Which fish do best in Lake Somerville?
TPWD rates largemouth bass excellent; catfish excellent; crappie good; white & hybrid striped bass excellent; sunfish good.
How many public launches are on Lake Somerville?
The TPWD list shows 7 boat ramps on Lake Somerville.
Which marinas serve Lake Somerville?
TPWD shows 1 marina at Lake Somerville, including Overlook Park & Lake Somerville Marina.
Is Lake Somerville down right now?
The level box here tracks Lake Somerville against full pool, updated by TWDB each hour.
What size bass can I keep at Lake Somerville?
The statewide rule holds at Lake Somerville: 5 black bass daily, largemouth 14 inches minimum.
Has Lake Somerville been stocked recently?
In all, 60,348 fingerling sunshine bass were added in 2026, and 6 stocking events are on record since 2024.
What town serves Lake Somerville?
Brenham lies about 14 miles southeast of the lake center, in Washington County.
What shop sells bait near Lake Somerville?
The nearest is Lake Somerville Marina in , 1 mile from Lake Somerville, one of 7 shops listed above.
Next steps for Lake Somerville
Check the level, then pick a ramp from the list above.