Fishing at Wilemon Lake, Ellis County, Texas

• Overview

  Look for Wilemon Lake in Ellis County, Texas. It lies 568 feet above sea level. It covers about 12 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The town to know is Plum Grove, 8.5 miles out. Venus is 9.8 miles away, with Waxahachie at 10 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end. It sits far enough from the road to feel away from things.

• Where to Fish on Wilemon Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. At Wilemon Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does. Change depth before you change bait.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 45°F in January and 84°F in July. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. The season on Wilemon Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Soil Conservation Service Site 55 Reservoir, 1.4 miles out. Confirm access to Wilemon Lake locally before you travel.