Midway Lake in Wood County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Wood County entry here is Midway Lake, in Texas. It sits at 459 feet above sea level. At roughly 10 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Winnsboro lies 7.3 miles from the water. Then Quitman, 7.3 miles, and Holly Lake Ranch, 14 miles. Water in the same corner: Lake Winnsboro at 2.6 miles, Wheeler Lake at about 4.2 miles, Lake Quitman at 5 miles, Shield Lake at about 6 miles and Crones Pond at 6 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Midway Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists Florida largemouth bass. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. On Midway Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 82°F in July and bottoms out near 43°F in January. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. 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. Expect Midway Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Lake Winnsboro at 2.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Midway Lake before loading the car.