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Lakes in Texas

55 lakes

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Cast and wait.

Good fishing starts with patience.

Amon G. Carter Lake

Lake Amon G. Carter is actually two lakes in one. The original lake was constructed in 1956 and has different…

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Follow the light.

It moves differently across the water.

Aquilla Lake

This 3,280-acre lake is located on Aquilla and Hackberry Creeks. Recreational activities on the lake include boating, fishing, hunting, and…

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Keep it moving.

A paddle changes everything.

Athens Lake

Impounded in 1962 the 1,520-acre Lake Athens features a marina, RV resort and restaurant, as well as swimming areas and…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

B.A. Steinhagen Lake

The lake is located on the Neches River 14 miles west of Jasper on US 190. It has a surface…

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Head out.

The best views are just offshore.

Bardwell Lake

With over 3,500 surface acres, Lake Bardwell is of one of the largest attractions in Ellis county with annual attendance…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Belton Lake

The 12,300 acre lake is operated by the Corps of Engineers which maintains 11 parks with boat ramps, picnicking, camping,…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Benbrook Lake

Benbrook Lake is located in the scenic open countryside of rolling hills and prairie meadows and offers some of the…

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C

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Caddo Lake

Caddo Lake is a 25,400 acre lake and wetland located on the border between Texas and Louisiana. It is an…

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Cast and wait.

Good fishing starts with patience.

Canyon Lake

Canyon Lake is located in the beautiful hill country of Texas, halfway between Austin and San Antonio. The U.S. Army…

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Step away.

Time moves differently here.

Cedar Creek Reservoir

The fourth largest lake in Texas, Cedar Creek Lake is 32,623 acres, 18 miles long and offers 320 miles of…

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Take it in.

Some places don't need a plan.

Choke Canyon Reservoir

Choke Canyon Dam and and reservoir are features of the Nueces Project. The reservoir provides a water supply for Corpus…

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Ease into it.

Move with the water, not against it.

Coleto Creek Reservoir

Coleto Creek Reservoir has a surface area of3,100 acres and a maximum depth of 46 feet. Largemouth bass are the…

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Ease into it.

Move with the water, not against it.

Cooper Lake

Jim Chapman Lake/Cooper Dam is a 19,305 acre impoundment operated by the Corps of Engineers and is located an hour…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Fairfield Lake

Fairfield Lake was impounded in 1969, has a surface area of 2,159 acres and a maximum depth of 49 feet.…

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No rush.

The lake doesn't ask for much.

Fayette County Lake

Fayette County Lake is a power plant cooling reservoir. It was impounded in 1978, has 2,400 surface acres and a…

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G

Look beyond.

The horizon feels closer out here.

Georgetown Lake

Lake Georgetown is a typical highland type reservoir with steeply sloping banks covered with limestone rock in sizes ranging from…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Gibbons Creek Lake

Gibbons Creek Lake was impounded in 1981,has a surface area of 2,770 acres with a maximum depth of 34 feet.…

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Let it play out.

Not every cast lands - that's the point.

Granger Lake

Operated by The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Granger Lake is one of Central Texas's best kept secrets. Known…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Grapevine Lake

Centrally located in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex just minutes from DFW Airport, Grapevine Lake offers a variety…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Hords Creek Lake

Located approximately 8 miles west of Coleman is one of Texas' most pretty little lakes. Hords Creek Lake has a…

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Look beyond.

The horizon feels closer out here.

Houston County Lake

Houstan County Lake is located on the Little Elkart Creek in Houston County. It has a surface area of 1,330…

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Head out.

The best views are just offshore.

Hubbard Creek Lake

Hubbard Creek Lake-when full, is known for excellent white crappie and white bass fishing in Hubbard and Sandy Creeks in…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Joe Pool Lake

Joe Pool Lake is a 7,400-acre impoundment located in the southern portion of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Camping, fishing, boating,…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Lake Bob Sandlin

Lake Bob Sandlin has 9,004 surface acres of water and shares it's location with Camp, Titus and Franklin counties. It…

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Keep it moving.

A paddle changes everything.

Lake Bridgeport

Surface area: 11,954 acres with a Maximum depth of 85 feet. It was impounded in 1932 and renovated in 1972…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Lake Corpus Christi

Impounded in 1958 lake Corpus Christi is a Nueces River watershed lake located in San Patricio, Live Oak, and Jim…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Lake Fork

Lake Fork is one of the premier trophy bass fishing lakes in Texas. It holds 36 of the top 50…

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Head out.

The best views are just offshore.

Lake Granbury

Lake Granbury has a surface area of 8,310 acres and a maximum depth of 75 feet. The clarity of this…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Lake Houstan

Lake Houstan was impounded in 1954 and has approximately 11,854 acres of water with a maximum depth of 45 feet.…

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Cast and wait.

Good fishing starts with patience.

Lake Meredith

Contrasting spectacularly with its surroundings, Lake Meredith lies on the dry and windswept High Plains of the Texas Panhandle. The…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Lake Meredith

This area is experiencing a drought which may affect fishing and boat ramp access. Before you go, check the current…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Lake O' The Pines

Lake O' the Pines includes about 18,700 acres of water and 9,000 acres of land located in the piney woods…

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Watch closely.

There's more happening beneath the surface.

Lake Tawakoni

Lake Tawakoni State Park is a 376.3-acre park in Hunt County with 5.2 miles of shoreline along the south central…

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Let it settle.

The water sets the pace out here.

Lake Texana

Lake Texana is formed by Palmetto Bend Dam which is feature of the Palmetto Bend Project. The lake provides over…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Lake Texoma

Lake Texoma is the second most popular Corps lake in the country with more than 6 million visitors annually. It…

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Head out.

The best views are just offshore.

Lake Travis

Lake Travis is a reservoir on the Colorado River in central Texas. It has a surface area of 18,622 acres…

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Let it settle.

The water sets the pace out here.

Lake Whitney

Whitney Lake offers some of the best outdoor recreation in Texas with 23,500 surface acres of water at the conservation…

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No rush.

The lake doesn't ask for much.

Lavon Lake

The Lavon Lake Dam is located on the East Fork of the Trinity River, approximately 3 miles East of Wylie,…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Lewisville Lake

Just north of Dallas, popular Lewisville Lake is a 29,592 acre lake with unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities. Over 20 parks…

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One more cast.

Early light makes it worth it.

Martin Creek Lake

Martin Creek Lake was experiencing very low lake levels. One Boat Ramp in the park was closed & they were…

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Keep it simple.

Water, sky, and a little space.

Millers Creek Reservoir

Miller's Creek Reservoir is located 77 miles southwest of Wichita Falls or about 18 miles south of Seymour, Texas. It…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Navarro Mills Lake

Navarro Mills Lake is the best kept secret of the Fort Worth District. The lake holds the current state record…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Nocona Lake

Nocona Lake was impounded in 1961,has a surface area of 1,323 acres with a maximum depth of 80 feet. Nocona…

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O

Quiet holds here.

The stillness is part of the experience.

O.C. Fisher Lake

O.C. Fisher Reservoir was completed by the US Corps of Engineers in 1952 for flood control on the North Concho…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Pat Mayse Lake

A North Texas Prize Largemouth Pat Mayse Lake, 12 miles north of Paris, Texas, offers 6,000 acres of surface water…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Proctor Lake

Located in historic territory of the Comanche Indians, Proctor Lake offers a wide variety of activities both on and off…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Ray Roberts Lake

Ray Roberts Lake is just a few minutes from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and is a great place to get…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Richland Chambers Reservoir

Richland Chambers Reservoir has a surface area of 41,356 acres with a maximum depth of 75 feet. It was impounded…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Sam Rayburn Lake

At 114,000 plus acres, Sam Rayburn is the largest man made lake located totally within the boundaries of the state…

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Start early.

Mornings feel different on the water.

Somerville Lake

Somerville Lake boasts one of the highest attendance records in the US Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District, which…

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Let it settle.

The water sets the pace out here.

Stillhouse Hollow Lake

Stillhouse Hollow Lake is an extremely clear and deep reservoir with a maximum depth of 107 feet and a surface…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Twin Buttes Reservoir

Twin Buttes Dam and Reservoir, San Angelo Project, are immediately upstream from the Nasworthy Reservoir, about 6 miles southwest of…

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Just be here.

Nothing else needs your attention.

Waco Lake

Lake Waco, located in central Texas and lying entirely within the city limits of Waco, Texas, is a U.S. Army…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

White River Reservoir

This area is experiencing a drought which may affect fishing and boat ramp access. Before you go, check the current…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Wright Patman Lake

Wright Patman Lake is located in the beautiful piney woods of northeast Texas and was formerly known as Lake Texarkana…

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