Sutton Lake Fishing in Tyler County, Texas

• Overview

  Sutton Lake belongs to Tyler County, Texas. It sits at 200 feet above sea level. With some 40 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. It is among the larger waters listed here for Tyler County. The nearest town is Woodville, 5.2 miles away. Wildwood lies 13 miles off, Kountze another 25 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Sutton Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include bluntnose darter, redear sunfish and largemouth bass. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. Fish Sutton Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 48°F in January to roughly 82°F in July. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Sutton Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Twin Lakes is 0.6 miles off. Nothing on Sutton Lake should be assumed from this page alone.