Brenham, Old Oaks Ranch

Houston Area

Property Info

  • General Availability
    This site is available year round.
  • Membership Access
    Gold and Silver Members
  • Lake Size
    10 Acres
  • Bank Fishing
    Bank fishing is available.
  • Tent Camping
    Tent camping is not available.
  • Boat Availability
    2 man plastic boat
  • Boat Launch
    Small boats/trailers easily launched from bank.

This 5 acre pond is perfect for a 1/2 day get away and just 80 miles from Katy half way between Brenham and Navasota in the sleepy community of Independence Texas. As the ranch name implies this ranch has some of the largest oak trees in the state. Some have been estimated at 500 years old.

The lake stays fertile from the cattle who graze on the hill side and there is a small island that holds lots of fish. During our initial electrofishing survey, most fish were 13 to 16 inches, with several over 18 inches. We hear you don't want to miss all the bluebonnets on the hill side when they are blooming!

***DO NOT HARVEST ANY BASS AT THIS SITE. We have reached our harvest goal at this property for 2017. Thank you members!***

Requirements

No large outside boats allowed. Two man plastic boats, kayaks and float tubes are acceptable. Be sure the boat and trailer are clean before launching.

General Directions

About 80 miles NW of downtown Houston

Fishing Report

Just dinking around

Edward Coffey on Oct 11 ,2024

Fished the afternoon.  Friendly owner took me to the lake after I got off the route even though I should have been able to see the lake when I drove in.  I used the two man plastic boat provided, but…

Great Day at Old Oaks Ranch

Jonathan Andrus on Aug 17 ,2024

The lake is very beautiful with lots of cows around the property.  The lake does have a lot of underwater plants and A LOT of scum mats around the bank.  I caught 12 bass on a frog and a few…

Nothing but dinks!!

Greg Robinson on Mar 09 ,2024

Booked an afternoon trip arrived at noon to a full lake with very murkey water  the vis is only 3-6” water temp was 73-76. This a very peacefull and secluded property and offers some good bank fishing.  I caught over 25 LMB…

Property Pricing

  • Day Rate$70.00
  • Half-Day Rate$50.00
  • Under Twelve RateNo Charge
  • Youth (13-17) Day Rate$35.00
  • Youth (13-17) Half-Day Rate$25.00