New Wells Lake Number 1 Fishing in Wood County, Texas

• Overview

  New Wells Lake Number 1 is a Wood County water, in Texas. It lies 387 feet above sea level. The closest town, Quitman, is 1.6 miles away. Then Mineola, 7.8 miles, and Gunter, 12 miles. Also within reach: Wells Lake Number 2 0.5 miles, Aley Wine Lake roughly 0.9 miles, Wells Lake 1.2 miles, Herrin Lake roughly 1.5 miles and Harris Lake 1.7 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on New Wells Lake Number 1

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Nearby survey and observation records mention largemouth bass, Florida largemouth bass, flathead catfish, blue catfish and channel catfish. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Treat this water as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 82°F, with January the cold end at about 43°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. On this water the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Wells Lake Number 2 at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on this water is worth confirming on the day.