Fishing at Black Lake Number 5, Hood County, Texas

• Overview

  Set in Hood County, Texas, this is Black Lake Number 5. It sits at 781 feet above sea level. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Our Hood County list holds plenty of bigger water. Oak Trail Shores sits 3.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Fort Worth is the closest city, 35 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Black Lake Number 5

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include white bass, blue catfish and bluegill. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. At this water light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 84°F and January about 44°F. The surface stays open the year round. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. That is the shape of the year on this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Lake Granbury at 5 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat this water as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.