Lower Raintree Lake, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Upshur County, Texas, is where Lower Raintree Lake sits. It stands 459 feet above sea level. At about 35 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. On our Upshur County list it sits near the top for size. The closest town, Holly Lake Ranch, is 5.4 miles distant. Tyler sits 30 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lower Raintree Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. On Lower Raintree Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 82°F and January about 44°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. That shapes the year on Lower Raintree Lake. A rising level after rain switches things on for a day or two.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Upper Raintree Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Lower Raintree Lake before loading the car.