Fishing at Cade Lakes, Burleson County, Texas

• Overview

  Set in Burleson County, Texas, this is Cade Lakes. Height above sea level is 413 feet. It measures about 82 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The shoreline turns in and out enough to give you a choice of aspect. On our Burleson County list it sits near the top for size. Nearest town is Caldwell, 5.3 miles off. Further out sit Lexington (15 miles) and Rockdale (17 miles). The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Cade Lakes

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish Cade Lakes where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep. Keep your shadow off the water when the bank is high.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 48°F to 83°F. Warmth runs the whole year, so timing is about the hour, not the month. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. That is the shape of the year on Cade Lakes.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Cade Lake Number 3 is 0.7 miles distant. For Cade Lakes, the notice at the access point is the final word.