The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Quitman
Wood County, Texas · about 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Quitman
Lake Quitman spreads over about 720 acres in Wood County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8.3 miles. Its surface is about 390 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Quitman, is about 4.2 miles south. Tyler, the nearest city, is about 36 miles south.
- Size
- About 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 390 ft
- County
- Wood County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Texas mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:50 am · sunset 5:21 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Quitman
- Quitmanabout 4.2 mi south
- Gunterabout 9.6 mi west
- Winnsboroabout 10 mi northeast
- Mineolaabout 13 mi south
- Tylernearest city, about 36 mi south
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Questions about Lake Quitman
What fish are in Lake Quitman?
Lakes like Lake Quitman usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Quitman?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Quitman?
About 720 acres, with about 8.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Quitman?
Quitman is about 4.2 miles south; Gunter is about 9.6 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Quitman?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Quitman on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
