Wells Lake Fishing in Wood County, Texas

• Overview

  Wells Lake stands in Wood County, Texas. It sits at 354 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Wood County are larger. The nearest town is Quitman, 2.8 miles away. Beyond it, Mineola at 6.6 miles and Gunter at 13 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Wells Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include largemouth bass, Florida largemouth bass and flathead catfish. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. Wells Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 82°F; by January the average is down near 43°F. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Expect Wells Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Herrin Lake is 0.4 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Wells Lake.