Lake Wilson near Greenland: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake Wilson stands in Washington County, Arkansas. The country here is rolling hill. Roughly 28 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Compared with other Arkansas water on our list, it sits high. Start from Greenland, 2.2 miles down the road. It is 93 miles to Broken Arrow, the nearest city. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lake Wilson

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Reported across Washington County: smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, bluegill, Ozark bass and orangethroat darter. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Lake Wilson the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 77°F and January near 35°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Lake Wilson follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Adams Lake at 2.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Lake Wilson if anything is unclear.