Puckett Lake, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Wood County, Texas, sits Puckett Lake. It sits at 377 feet above sea level. At 3 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Our Wood County list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest place of any size is Mineola, 7.6 miles away. The big place round here is Tyler, 25 miles distant. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Puckett Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bowfin, black crappie, spotted gar, black bullhead and bantam sunfish. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Work Puckett Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 44°F in January to roughly 82°F in July. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Puckett Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Haines Lake, 1 mile out. For Puckett Lake in particular, ask before you travel.