Fishing at Old City Lake, Van Zandt County, Texas

• Overview

  Set in Van Zandt County, Old City Lake is a Texas water. The land about it is pine and hardwood. Small at around 16 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Start from Edgewood, 1 mile down the road. Wills Point is 7.1 miles away, with Canton at 8.9 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Old City Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Public wildlife records from this area list channel catfish, bluegill and Rio Grande longear sunfish. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. Anyone new to Old City Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 83°F, with January the cold end at about 44°F. The surface stays open the year round. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. It holds true on Old City Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Reed Club Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Old City Lake.