Fishing Wichman Lake in Grimes County, Texas

• Overview

  Set in Grimes County, Wichman Lake is a Texas water. Beyond the shoreline you have warm bottomland. The nearest place of any size is Navasota, 10 miles away. College Station follows at 14 miles, then Bryan at 17 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive. It is a working water rather than a showpiece.

• Where to Fish on Wichman Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, Rio Grande longear sunfish, largemouth bass, warmouth and white crappie. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. Read Wichman Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 83°F in August and bottoms out near 48°F in January. Summer is the season to work around, not winter. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Wichman Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Moody Lake is 1.3 miles off. The position on Wichman Lake is worth confirming on the day.