Lutes Lake Fishing in Gregg County, Texas

• Overview

  Set in Gregg County, Texas, this is Lutes Lake. Around the bank it is open plain. Small at around 5 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Gregg County. Some 8 miles away sits Longview, the nearest settlement. Further out sit Kilgore (8.8 miles) and Hallsville (12 miles). The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lutes Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Public wildlife records from this area list dusky darter, channel catfish and Rio Grande longear sunfish. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Take Lutes Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 82°F in July and bottom out at 45°F in January. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Lutes Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Mitchell Lake, 1.9 miles away. Check the position at Lutes Lake before loading the car.