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Lakes & Recreation

Wright Patman Lake: fishing and camping on Cass County's western edge

Wright Patman Lake sits on the Sulphur River and stretches across Bowie and Cass counties, offering fishing, camping, and boating managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Cass County The Great Outdoors

The lake covers about 18,994 surface acres, according to TPWD. The Corps of Engineers maintains multiple parks around the lake, with substantial surrounding land managed for public recreation and wildlife habitat — check the Corps website for current acreage figures. Activities include fishing, camping, boating, swimming, and hiking. Bald eagles, pelicans, and migratory ducks are visible during winter. Advance reservations are now required at all campgrounds — book through recreation.gov.

For fishing, the lake holds largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, blue catfish, channel catfish, flathead catfish, and sunfish. White bass and crappie are noted as strong fisheries. Anglers should check TPWD for any consumption advisories and current size or bag limits before heading out. A Texas fishing license is required.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Fishing Wright Patman Lake

More Cass County notes

Property Tax

Who handles your property tax in Cass County

Two separate offices handle property taxes in Cass County — the appraisal district sets your value, and the tax assessor-collector sends your bill.

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Tax Exemptions

Lower your tax bill: homestead and ag-timber exemptions

Texas law gives homeowners and working landowners ways to reduce their property tax bill — but you have to apply.

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Hunting Regulations

Hunting in Cass County: seasons and bag limits to know

Cass County sits in the North Zone for deer and the East Zone for spring turkey, with doves in the Central Zone and ducks in the North Zone, so seasons and bag limits here differ from other parts of Texas.

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Water & Wells

Water wells in Cass County: what aquifer you are tapping

Many rural properties in Cass County use private water wells. Most tap the Queen City Aquifer, which supplies water mainly for homes and livestock in northeast Texas.

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