Holly Tree Lake Fishing near Hawkins, Texas

• Overview

  Holly Tree Lake is listed under Smith County, Texas. The bank is 400 feet above sea level. At about 38 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Supplies mean a trip to Hawkins, 5.7 miles off. Big Sandy is 8.4 miles and Lindale 11 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive. A short walk from the parking spot changes the water completely.

• Where to Fish on Holly Tree Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include redfin pickerel, Rio Grande longear sunfish, bluntnose darter, freckled madtom and golden shiner. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Fish Holly Tree Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 83°F at the top of summer and 44°F at the bottom of winter. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Anyone fishing Holly Tree Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Timber Lake at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Holly Tree Lake carry more weight than any list.