Pinehurst Farms Lake Fishing near Big Sandy, Texas

• Overview

  Pinehurst Farms Lake sits within Smith County in Texas. It lies 374 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 9 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Smith County are larger. Start from Big Sandy, 4.2 miles down the road. Beyond it, Hawkins at 5.3 miles and Gladewater at 12 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Pinehurst Farms Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill and redfin pickerel. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. On Pinehurst Farms Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 83°F and January reads 44°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on Pinehurst Farms Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, Big Sandy Lake is 3.9 miles distant. Rules at Pinehurst Farms Lake are worth checking on the day.