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Lake Texoma, Texas
Facts & Features
Photo: Doug Lay ©2005 all rights reserved
Lake Texoma, the 12th largest lake in the country, is known as the "Striper Capital of the World." It is one of the few reservoirs in the nation where striped bass reproduce naturally. This huge, beautiful lake is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the Southwest attracting more than 6 million visitors annually. It's famous for its great fishing, excellent marinas and resorts, its natural beauty and lively nightlife.
Lake Texoma is located on the Red River, which is the border between Texas and Oklahoma. It is maintained by the US Army Corp of Engineers and is an incredibly popular spot for fisherman, boaters, and campers.
The Corps of Engineers alone offers 10 different campgrounds with the total number of individual campsites reaching well over 600. Also available are 40 miles of equestrian trails that are enjoyed by hundreds each year and the scenic Cross Timbers hiking trail, a very popular trail that winds for 14 miles above the lake on rocky ledges and through blackjack woodland.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, one of two national wildlife refuges on the lake, lies on the Big Mineral Arm of Lake Texoma (Texas side). Established in 1946, the refuge includes 3,000 acres of marsh and water and 8,000 acres of upland and farmland. During fall, winter, and spring, the marshes and waters are in constant use by migrating and wintering waterfowl.
Two-thirds of this lake lies in Oklahoma. Anglers with Texas licenses may fish in the Texas portions of the reservoir, or purchase a Lake Texoma license ($12) to fish the entire lake. The following length and bag limits apply to the entire lake:
- For striped bass and hybrid striped bass, the daily bag limit is 10 fish in any combination. Possession limit is 20 fish. There is no minimum length, but only 2 fish 20" or longer can be retained each day. Culling is prohibited.
- White bass have no minimum length limit and a daily bag of 25 fish.
- For blue and channel catfish, minimum length is 12" and daily bag is 15 fish.
- For flathead catfish, the minimum is 20" with a bag limit of 5 a day.
- Black and white crappie have a 10" minimum length and a combined daily bag of 37 fish. The possession limit is 50.
- For walleye, minimum length is 18" and daily bag is 5 fish.
Lake Texoma, Texas
Eisenhower State Park
Eisenhower State Park, with 423 acres, is located in Grayson County, northwest of Denison on the shores of Lake Texoma. It was acquired in 1954 by a Department of Army lease, which extends until 2004, and was opened to the public in 1958.
The park was named for the 34th U.S. president, Dwight David Eisenhower, as he was born nearby.
Some of the activities include picnicking, hiking, biking, nature study, fishing, boating and boat rentals, water skiing, swimming, wildlife observation, ATV and mini bike use (OHV permit required), and a variety of camping.
For additional information about Eisenhower State Park, visit Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
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Lake Map & Directions
A Red River impoundment on the Texas-Oklahoma border northwest of Sherman-Denison, west of US 75.
Directions to Lake Texoma, Texas.
Nearest lakes to Lake Texoma include:
North: Blue River
(OK)
Northeast: Lake Atoka
East: Lake Hugo
(OK)
Southeast: Red River
(OK)
South: Lake Lavon (TX)
Southwest: Lake Ray Roberts (TX)
West: Lake Hubert H Moss (TX)
Northwest: Lake Murray
(OK)
Lake Texoma, The City of Denison, Texas
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