Map

Deer Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Texas, United States

4.4·28 catches

Top fish species at Deer Lake

App Section

Check which species have trophy potential in Deer Lake

Deer Lake fishing reports

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Longear sunfish

3 in · 1 oz

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Bluegill

3 in · 1 oz

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

American gizzard shad

6 in · 3 oz

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Bluegill

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Bluegill

length · weight

Fishbrain
More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

General info

Deer Lake is a lake located in Montgomery County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Channel catfish.

Location

30°18′30.8″N 95°37′35.1″W
Directions

Amenities

When are Largemouth Bass biting on Deer Lake?

Learn what time of year and day to go fishing at Deer Lake. Download Fishbrain today to look for new fishing spots, scout new fishing access, or prep for your next trip.

Bite time image

Fishing regulations at Deer Lake, TX

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Texas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Regulations for top species

License Icon
Local laws and licenses

Texas fishing license

Get license

Reviews of Deer Lake

4.4
Loading...

8 ratings

5
4
3
2
1
Top reviews

Cities nearby

Montgomery

7.1 miles away

Conroe

8.6 miles away

Magnolia

9.6 miles away

The Woodlands

11.5 miles away

Willis

12.0 miles away

Stagecoach

12.4 miles away

Todd Mission

12.6 miles away

Plantersville

14.2 miles away

Woodloch

14.2 miles away

Tomball

14.8 miles away

Cut and Shoot

16.4 miles away

New Waverly

18.0 miles away

Deerwood

19.4 miles away

Richards

20.5 miles away

Porter Heights

21.2 miles away

Spring

22.4 miles away

Waller

24.6 miles away

Anderson

24.9 miles away

Shiro

25.9 miles away

Huntsville

27.7 miles away

Navasota

28.2 miles away

Hempstead

30.5 miles away

Oakhurst

35.5 miles away

Bedias

37.7 miles away

Anything missing or inaccurate?

Suggest changes to improve what we show.

Suggest changes

FAQ about Deer Lake fishing

📍 Where is Deer Lake located?
Deer Lake is a lake located in Montgomery County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°18′30.8″N 95°37′35.1″W
.
🎣 Where on Deer Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Deer Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Deer Lake?
The most common species in Deer Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Deer Lake fishing reports?
The latest Deer Lake fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Deer Lake right now?
According to fishing regulations at Deer Lake, some of the species in season this June include: Summer flounder, Southern flounder, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Gulf flounder. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Deer Lake?

Fishing in Texas requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Resident and non-resident licenses, including short-term and combination options, are available online or from licensed retailers statewide.

In Texas, no fishing license is required for anglers under 17 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

Get license
App Section
Download Fishbrain and fish smarter
Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...