B.A. Steinhagen Lake

, Texas

B.A. Steinhagen Lake covers 10,687 acres on the Neches River west of Jasper with a maximum depth of 35 feet. TPWD rates catfish excellent and lists spotted bass, crappie and sunfish as good.

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Surface area10,687 acres

Max depth35 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Blue Catfish●●●○○

Excellent; strongest in the Neches River above the lake

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Excellent

Flathead Catfish●●○○○

Present in good numbers

Spotted Bass●●●○○

Good, especially in the Angelina River

Crappie●●●○○

Good, especially in spring

Bluegill●●●○○

Good numbers

Redear Sunfish●●●○○

Good numbers

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Fair, average population

White Bass●○○○○

Poor; early spring run above the lake

Boat launches

5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Sandy Creek Park (USACE)Public
3 single-lane ramps; day use $3 or $30 annual pass; (409) 429-3491.Directions ↗
Magnolia Ridge Park (USACE)Public
3 single-lane ramps; day use $3 or $30 annual pass.Directions ↗
Campers Cove Park (USACE)Public
2 single-lane ramps; day use $3 or $30 annual pass.Directions ↗
Martin Dies Jr. State Park - Wolf Creek UnitPublic
2 single-lane ramps; entry fee or State Park Pass; (409) 384-5231.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in B.A. Steinhagen Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Lake is shallow (35 ft max), so fish are close to cover.
Catfishing is best in the Neches River above the reservoir.
A consumption advisory is in effect for this lake.

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