Fishing Shirley Phillips Mead Lake in Collin County, Texas

• Overview

  Shirley Phillips Mead Lake lies in Collin County, in Texas. The surroundings are open plain. It is pond-in-a-field scale, with the far bank a short lob away. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Collin County. Addison lies 5.6 miles from the water. Plano is 6 miles away, with The Colony at 6.1 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Shirley Phillips Mead Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Public wildlife records from this area list channel catfish, bluegill, Rio Grande longear sunfish, green sunfish and blue catfish. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. The shape of Shirley Phillips Mead Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 44°F and July at about 85°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Shirley Phillips Mead Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Willow Bend Lake Number 2 at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Shirley Phillips Mead Lake before loading the car.