The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Wright Patman Lake
Cass County, Texas · 19,000 acres (29.7 sq mi)
66°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Wright Patman Lake
In Cass County, Texas, Wright Patman Lake covers 19,000 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by Wright Patman Dam on the Sulphur River. Wright Patman Lake was formed by a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dam on the Sulphur River completed in 1957, southwest of Texarkana.
From end to end it runs about 10.8 miles with roughly 86 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 220 ft above sea level. It reaches about 40 ft at its deepest. Redwater lies about 1.5 miles to the northwest. The closest city is Longview, about 55 miles away.
- Size
- 19,000 acres (29.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 40 ft
- Shoreline
- About 86 miles
- End to end
- About 10.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 220 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Wright Patman Dam, Sulphur River
- County
- Cass County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:15 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 in Wright Patman Lake
Anglers come to Wright Patman Lake for largemouth bass, white bass, catfish and crappie. At 66°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:46 am · sunset 5:15 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Wright Patman Lake
- Redwaterabout 1.5 mi northwest
- Maudabout 3.5 mi northwest
- Wake Villageabout 6.6 mi northeast
- Nashabout 6.6 mi northeast
- Longviewnearest city, about 55 mi southwest
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Questions about Wright Patman Lake
What fish are in Wright Patman Lake?
Wright Patman Lake holds largemouth bass, white bass, catfish and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Wright Patman Lake?
About 40 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Wright Patman Lake?
19,000 acres, with about 86 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Wright Patman Lake?
Redwater is about 1.5 miles northwest; Maud is about 3.5 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Wright Patman Lake today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Wright Patman Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
