Fishing at Bellwood Lake, Smith County, Texas

• Overview

  Bellwood Lake is one of the Smith County listings for Texas. Height above sea level is 436 feet. Around 155 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. There is roughly 2.4 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. It ranks high for size among our Smith County listings. The nearest place of any size is Tyler, 3.9 miles away. Then Chandler, 7 miles, and Whitehouse, 11 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Bellwood Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Public wildlife records from this area list channel catfish, Florida largemouth bass and largemouth bass. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. The shape of Bellwood Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 45°F in January up to 83°F in July. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Bellwood Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. A boat ramp sits half a mile away, so trailered boats can get on. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. There is a pier recorded roughly half a mile away. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Greenbriar Lake at 0.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Bellwood Lake before loading the car.