Williams Lake in Webster Parish: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Williams Lake is one of the Webster Parish listings for Louisiana. It stands 230 feet above sea level. It sits higher than most water we list in Louisiana. Cullen at 1.4 miles is the nearest place to stop. Shreveport is the closest city, 35 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near. There is no real cold season, so fishing stays open all year.

• Where to Fish on Williams Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include black bullhead, black crappie and common carp. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. On Williams Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 43°F in January to roughly 82°F in July. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan around that when you fish Williams Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Paper Mill Pond, 3 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Williams Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.