Fishing
Take a kid fishing and watch the smiles grow as they reel in a fish! Fishing at Houston County Lake is fun and almost always rewarding. Whether you are Fly fishing, Bass fishing or enjoying the Crappie spawn you are sure to succeed. Houston County lake has a reputation of being one of the state’s premier fishing lakess: a reputation it has earned. The Marina sells bait!
- Awesome view has two slips on the property that will accommodate most any boat.
- The Gregory has access to a boat slip and pier on our private dock.
- The waters of Houston county lake come form Little Elkhart creek. It is not fed by the nearby Trinity river at all.
- Many enjoy the springs which help feed the lake and keep it cool in all but the driest years.
- Many fishing experts believe the next State record Bass may well come out of Houston County Lake.
- There are two uninhabited islands within easy paddle distance.
- Just under 1/2 of the Lake is suitable for recreational boating purposes.
Latest Houston County Lake Fishing / Water Clarity Report
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- Smiles like the ones on these kids’ faces cannot be bought!
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- William was very happy to have landed this large bass.
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- Hunter was also smiling with this good-sized Crappie.
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- This cooler full of fish was caught in a few hours from the shore line.
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- 14″ crappie like this one are not uncommon!
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- Fishing magazines list the water quality as clear to slightly stained.
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- Frank Smith (not the doctor) and buddy Jerry show off Frank’s lake record 84lb. catfish!
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- Brenda and Trevor show off a lunker bass they just reeled in.
Boating
Having fun on the lake is an easy job for Dad! Spend some family time and enjoy life at Houston County Lake.
Just under 1/2 of the 1,330-acre Houston County Lake is suitable for recreational watercraft. The lake is seldom crowded, which is why the locals feel it is Texas’ best kept secret. The Resort launch is on the edge of the fishing and recreational areas of the lake. The dam area has an open modern boat launch. Creekside has a subdivision launch as well.
One thing that makes the lake so unique is the springs that feed the lake keep it near perfect for swimming all summer.
The area at the damn has a swim beach off to the side, a pier which the local kids like to swim from, and a modern boat ramp that is free to launch from. A day on the cool waters melts away the frustrations associated with city living. The constant breeze and hilly, forested shoreline make it a great place to anchor and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Tubing near The Frontier Camp
