KURTH LAKE

Kurth Lake is a small 560 acre reservoir located six miles north of Lufkin off of Highway 59.   The lake is owned by Abitibi Consolidated Industries and is open to the public.  There is an annual access fee available for purchase from the caretaker at the lake.  Horsepower and boat length restrictions were recently lifted but you should check at the gate for current information.  There is also a slot limit which is posted at the gate and at the boat ramp.

Although noted as a good largemouth bass lake, the stocking of hybrid striped bass recently gives the angler an opportunity to catch this exciting fish without venturing far from Lufkin.

Anglers are most successful at catching largemouth bass during the fall and spring months. Due to cooler water temperatures, fish are active for longer periods of the day and are typically found in shallow water. A variety of baits and techniques will work during these times. When fish are active, crankbaits and spinnerbaits worked over the vegetation will catch bass. During the hot summer, the bite slows and fish activity is usually concentrated during early morning and late evening. Poppers and propeller baits are good topwater choices during low light conditions. As the sun rises, bass concentrate in or around vegetation edges or seek refuge on deep creek channel ledges. During this time, plastic worms are the preferred bait. Anglers catch spotted bass all summer long on smaller finesse-type baits. Hybrid striped bass can be caught schooling around the dam and inflow structure. Topwaters and rattle traps are good choices for schooling fish. Sunfish, especially bluegill and redear sunfish, can be caught year-round but fishing peaks in late spring or summer when fish are on their spawning beds. Small jigs, spinners, and crickets all catch sunfish.  More information on Kurth Reservoir, is available on the Texas Parks and Wildlife website.