Fishing at Stewart Lakes, Smith County, Texas

• Overview

  Stewart Lakes lies in Smith County, Texas. The water sits 440 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 3 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Smith County standards. Lindale lies 1.3 miles from the water. Then Hideaway, 3.4 miles, and Mineola, 9.9 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Stewart Lakes

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover black crappie, redfin pickerel and yellow bullhead. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. Fish Stewart Lakes to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 83°F and January near 44°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Time your trip to Stewart Lakes by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Tomlin Lake, 0.4 miles out. Signs at Stewart Lakes carry more weight than any list.