City Lake Fishing Guide, Fannin County, Texas

• Overview

  Texas holds City Lake, in Fannin County. Everything around it is open plain. With some 48 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. 2.6 miles away sits Bonham, the nearest town. Beyond it, Honey Grove at 13 miles and Wolfe City at 14 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on City Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include largemouth bass, channel catfish and blue catfish. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. At City Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 83°F and January near 41°F on the long-run figures. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to City Lake. Early and late in the day beat the middle for most of the year.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. 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, Lake Bonham at 5.9 miles is the nearest alternative. For City Lake in particular, ask before you travel.