Fishing at Rhyne Lake, Cass County, Texas

• Overview

  In Texas, Rhyne Lake falls inside Cass County. The surface lies 318 feet up. It measures about 40 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Lone Star sits 7.8 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Shreveport is the closest city, 55 miles away. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here. It is a working water rather than a showpiece.

• Where to Fish on Rhyne Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Public wildlife records from this area list Mississippi silvery minnow. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. On Rhyne Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• 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. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Rhyne Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Simpson Lake at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Rhyne Lake are worth checking on the day.