Fishing George Slough in Wood County, Texas

• Overview

  Within Wood County, Texas, you have George Slough. It stands 351 feet above sea level. It is pond-in-a-field scale, with the far bank a short lob away. Most waters listed here for Wood County are larger. Quitman sits 2.2 miles from the bank. For a city, Tyler is 32 miles off. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on George Slough

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Public wildlife records from this area list largemouth bass, Florida largemouth bass and flathead catfish. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. The shape of George Slough rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 82°F in July and bottom out at 43°F in January. There is no frozen season to plan round. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to George Slough.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Crystal Lake is 0.7 miles distant. For George Slough in particular, ask before you travel.