Fishing Poco Lake in Van Zandt County, Texas

• Overview

  Poco Lake is listed under Van Zandt County, Texas. It sits at 538 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 5 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is a small entry by Van Zandt County standards. Nearest place of any size is Van, 4 miles away. After that come Grand Saline at 8.6 miles and Canton at 9.5 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Poco Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Anyone new to Poco Lake should walk it once before setting up. Structure first, distance second.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 44°F in January up to 83°F in July. No part of the year shuts this water. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. On Poco Lake that shapes the whole year. Wind direction changes which bank is worth fishing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Metzger Lake at 3.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Signs at Poco Lake carry more weight than any list.