Fishing Lateral Site Number Eight in Kaufman County, Texas

• Overview

  Lateral Site Number Eight is one of the Kaufman County waters in Texas. The ground around here is dry hill. At roughly 16 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. For supplies, Crandall is 5 miles out. Mesquite sits 17 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Lateral Site Number Eight

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Public wildlife records from this area list bullhead minnow and red shiner. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. On Lateral Site Number Eight that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 84°F, while January sits near 44°F. Cold never closes this one. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lateral Site Number Eight.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Soil Conservation Service Site 10 Reservoir, 0.9 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Lateral Site Number Eight, the notice at the access point is the final word.