Fishing Wilson Lake in Medina County, Texas

• Overview

  The Medina County entry here is Wilson Lake, in Texas. The bank is 640 feet above sea level. Around 122 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Supplies mean a trip to Pearsall, 15 miles off. Hondo is 18 miles and Devine 18 miles. Nearby alternatives: Eschenburg Lake 3.1 miles away, Morrow Lake Number 1 at about 18 miles, Chacon Reservoir 22 miles away, Ruby Lake at about 24 miles and Grothaus Lake 32 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Wilson Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. On Wilson Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one. Keep your shadow off the water when the bank is high.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 84°F; the cold one sits at 51°F. There is no cold season worth the name. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Wilson Lake. Late evening often out-fishes the whole afternoon.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. This one is mapped as intermittent, so a wasted trip is a real risk in a dry year. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Eschenburg Lake, 3.1 miles away. Nothing on Wilson Lake should be assumed from this page alone.