Wilson Lake Fishing in Anderson County, Texas

• Overview

  You will find Wilson Lake in Anderson County, Texas. The water sits 279 feet up. Surface area runs to about 23 acres — small enough to read in one session. Supplies mean a trip to Elkhart, 6.9 miles off. Then Palestine, 7.4 miles, and Grapeland, 17 miles. Others within reach: Lakeview Methodist Lake 0.8 miles away, Indian Lake 4.3 miles, Old Salt Works Lake 5.3 miles away, Spring Lake 5.4 miles and Brushy Lake 5.5 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Wilson Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include yellow bullhead, common carp, Rio Grande longear sunfish and bluegill. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. On Wilson Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 83°F, with January the cold end at about 46°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It sets the rhythm of the year at Wilson Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Lakeview Assembly takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Lakeview Methodist Lake sits 0.8 miles off and takes the overflow. For Wilson Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.