🐟 What fish can you catch in Rusk?

Most commonly caught species around Rusk , TX : Largemouth bass - 2,944 reported catches Spotted bass - 281 reported catches White crappie - 274 reported catches Bluegill - 260 reported catches Channel catfish - 231 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Rusk fishing reports?

The latest Rusk , TX fishing reports are: @tateslaughter reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Jacksonville . @tateslaughter reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Jacksonville . @Robb333 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Tyler . @gageshubert reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Tyler . @Robb333 reported a nice White crappie at Lake Tyler . .

Fishing in Rusk, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Rusk, Texas?

Anglers in Rusk , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Jacksonville , Angelina River , Lake Striker , Mud Creek , Cherokee Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Rusk?

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Texas, United States

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Top fish species in Rusk

Latest Rusk fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake Jacksonville

18 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Jacksonville

13 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Tyler

20 in · 2 lb

Bluegill

Lake Tyler

length · weight

White crappie

Lake Tyler

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Tyler

length · weight

Channel catfish

The ROC Green Acres Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Tyler

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Nacogdoches

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake Jacksonville

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Rusk

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Texas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

14"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Daily Bag Limit = 5 fish for any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass.

Statewide regulations apply to all public fresh waters except locations noted in the Exceptions to Statewide Freshwater Harvest Regulations.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

31°47′52.1″N 95°08′56″W

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FAQ about Rusk fishing

Anglers in Rusk, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Jacksonville, Angelina River, Lake Striker, Mud Creek, and Cherokee Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Rusk, TX:

Largemouth bass - 2,944 reported catches
Spotted bass - 281 reported catches
White crappie - 274 reported catches
Bluegill - 260 reported catches
Channel catfish - 231 reported catches

The latest Rusk, TX fishing reports are:

@tateslaughter reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Jacksonville.
@tateslaughter reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Jacksonville.
@Robb333 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Tyler.
@gageshubert reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Tyler.
@Robb333 reported a nice White crappie at Lake Tyler.

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