Sand Springs Lake Fishing near Mineola, Texas

• Overview

  Sand Springs Lake falls in Wood County, part of Texas. Height above sea level is 502 feet. The water measures roughly 10 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Supplies mean a trip to Mineola, 3.4 miles off. Quitman follows at 7.3 miles, then Grand Saline at 11 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Sand Springs Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover Florida largemouth bass, bluegill, bowfin, redspotted sunfish and white crappie. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. The shape of Sand Springs Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 82°F at the top of summer and 44°F at the bottom of winter. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It sets the rhythm of the year at Sand Springs Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Big L Lake is 1.2 miles off. Confirm access to Sand Springs Lake locally before you travel.