Fishing at Deer Track Lake, DeSoto County, Mississippi

• Overview

  Deer Track Lake is a DeSoto County water, Mississippi side. The land about it is pine and hardwood. The water measures roughly 8 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. On size it sits at the modest end of our DeSoto County list. Coldwater sits 3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Then Hernando, 6.4 miles, and Senatobia, 8 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Deer Track Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Species logged across DeSoto County include channel catfish, largemouth bass and common carp. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Deer Track Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 80°F, the coldest about 39°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Time your trip to Deer Track Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. A ramp is mapped within half a mile. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Rain Cloud Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Deer Track Lake are worth checking on the day.