Prior Lake Number 1 Fishing near Carthage, Texas

• Overview

  Prior Lake Number 1 sits within Panola County in Texas. The bank is 285 feet above sea level. Small at around 8 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Head to Carthage, 2.4 miles away, for anything you forgot. Tenaha follows at 14 miles, then Timpson at 17 miles. Others worth noting: Prior Lake Number 2 0.4 miles, Poss Lake 0.9 miles away, Moore Lake 1.1 miles, Flag Pond 3.6 miles away and Dixie Lake 3.9 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Prior Lake Number 1

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include bluegill, redfin pickerel and warmouth. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. This water gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 82°F and January near 45°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan any trip to this water around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Prior Lake Number 2 at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at this water before loading the car.