Lateral Site Number Two, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lateral Site Number Two lies in Kaufman County, in Texas. The country here is pine and hardwood. It covers about 17 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Start from Talty, 3 miles down the road. Crandall follows at 3.5 miles, then Forney at 5.4 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Lateral Site Number Two

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, longnose gar and golden shiner. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Take Lateral Site Number Two a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 84°F in July and bottoms out near 44°F in January. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. That is the shape of the year on Lateral Site Number Two.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The nearest car park we can see is 0.9 miles out, so expect a walk with your gear. A platform or pier sits within 0.9 miles. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lower East Fork Lateral Site Number One sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Lateral Site Number Two locally before you travel.