Fishing Vickory Lake in Wood County, Texas

• Overview

  Vickory Lake is a Wood County water, in Texas. It sits at 404 feet above sea level. It covers about 5 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. For supplies, Quitman is 4.3 miles out. Then Mineola, 5.3 miles, and Gunter, 12 miles. Also within reach: Evans Lake the better part of 0.7 miles, Herrin Lake (1.2 miles), Garner Lake the better part of 1.5 miles, Wells Lake (1.7 miles) and Long Lake the better part of 1.7 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Vickory Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Nearby survey and observation records mention Florida largemouth bass, bluegill and bowfin. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. Read Vickory Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 82°F and January near 44°F. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Vickory Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Evans Lake sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. None of that is settled for Vickory Lake in what we hold.