Wickersham Lake near Merryville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Texas, Wickersham Lake belongs to Newton County. It lies 85 feet above sea level. It covers about 3 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Merryville is the closest place, 7.1 miles off. Then Newton, 11 miles, and Kirbyville, 15 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Wickersham Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, redfin pickerel and threadfin shad. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. Read Wickersham Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 82°F; by January the average is down near 49°F. Winter is simply the pleasant end of an unbroken season. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It sets the rhythm of the year at Wickersham Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Caney Lake at 2.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Wickersham Lake as something to verify.