Fishing at Woods Lake, Wood County, Texas

• Overview

  Woods Lake belongs to Wood County, Texas. The land about it is oak and grass. This is a pocket water of some 18 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Nearest place of any size is Gunter, 6.4 miles away. For a city, Tyler is 35 miles off. Close by you have: Lake Louise at 2 miles, Taylor Lake sits 2.8 miles out, Twin Lakes at 3.9 miles, Cedar Lake sits 5.1 miles out and Neil Lake at 5.5 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Woods Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover Florida largemouth bass, channel catfish and white bass. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. The shape of Woods Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 82°F; by January the average is down near 44°F. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. The season on Woods Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Lake Louise, 2 miles away. None of that is settled for Woods Lake in what we hold.