New Lake Mart Fishing near Mart, Texas

• Overview

  Out in McLennan County, Texas, sits New Lake Mart. The setting is open plain on every side. Around 119 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. A shoreline of some 2.1 miles keeps the choices simple. It is among the larger waters listed here for McLennan County. Mart is the closest town at 5.8 miles. The big place round here is Waco, 13 miles distant. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on New Lake Mart

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluntnose darter, black crappie, blue tilapia, bluegill and channel catfish. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Read New Lake Mart before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 84°F and January reads 46°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. New Lake Mart runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Soil Conservation Service Site 28 Reservoir sits 1.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at New Lake Mart carry more weight than any list.