Creator's Guide Service
Lake Tawakoni
Information Coutesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife
Lake Characteristics
Location: In Van Zandt, Rains, and Hunt counties, 15 miles southeast of Greenville on Caddo Creek and the South Fork and Cowleech Fork of the Sabine River
Surface area: 37,879 acres
Maximum depth: 70 feet
Impounded: 1960
Water Conditions
Current Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 437.5 ft. msl
Fluctuation: Considerable, 3-9 feet
Normal Clarity: Moderately stained
Reservoir Controlling Authority
Sabine River Authority of Texas
Iron Bridge Division
Box 310
Point, Texas 75472
(903) 598-2216
Aquatic Vegetation
When the reservoir is close to conservation pool, stands of waterwillow, smartweed, and flooded terrestrial species can provide abundant cover. American lotus is significant in some areas. Submerged species such as coontail and hydrilla are generally scarce. When water levels fluctuate or remain low, vegetation tends to be scarce and of little use to fish because much of it is exposed.
Predominant Fish Species
- Striped & hybrid striped bass
- White bass
- Catfish
- Crappie
- Largemouth bass
Lake Records
Current Fishing Report
Stocking History
Lake Maps
Good topographic maps are available from local businesses and online sources.
Fishing Regulations
Statewide regulations apply to all fishes.
Angling Opportunities
Striped bass, hybrid striped bass and white bass are vital to the local economy, providing excellent fisheries especially in the lake's open water areas. Striped and hybrid bass are stocked annually by TPWD to maintain the fisheries. Channel and blue catfish are abundant, along with limited numbers of flathead catfish. Largemouth bass is also a popular sportfish in this reservoir. Crappie fishing can be good around standing timber, bridge pilings, and artificial fish attractors.
