Long Lake Fishing in Wood County, Texas

• Overview

  Wood County, Texas, is where Long Lake sits. The country here is pine and hardwood. This is a pocket water of some 3 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Our Wood County list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, Mineola, is 3.7 miles distant. Then Quitman, 5.8 miles, and Gunter, 14 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Long Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover Florida largemouth bass, bluegill, bowfin and redspotted sunfish. Reporting is uneven, so absence from the list means little. Long Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 82°F; by January the average is down near 44°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Long Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Garner Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Long Lake if anything is unclear.