Van Zandt County · reservoir · 24 acres
Hand Lake
Hand Lake is a reservoir in Van Zandt County, Texas. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Texas's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
101°
76°
13 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
98°
80°
14 mph
10%
Sun
Clear
100°
70°
14 mph
1%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Payne Ranch Lake0.5 mi
- Pounders Lake2.0 mi
- Bass Lake3.1 mi
- Callender Lake3.5 mi
- Price Branch4.2 mi
- Murchison Creek4.6 mi
- Bailey Branch4.7 mi
- Shiloh Lake5.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official TX regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Hand Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hand Lake?+
Yes — Texas requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Hand Lake?+
Hand Lake is a reservoir in Van Zandt County, Texas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.