Raines Lake Fishing near Brownsboro, Texas

• Overview

  Raines Lake is a Henderson County water, Texas side. Height above sea level is 394 feet. Small at around 5 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Henderson County standards. Brownsboro is the closest town at 7.1 miles. Athens is 9.9 miles away, with Chandler at 15 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Raines Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include bluegill, chain pickerel, dollar sunfish and freckled madtom. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. On Raines Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 83°F in July and bottoms out near 45°F in January. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Raines Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Harten Slough is 1.2 miles off. Check the current arrangement for Raines Lake.