Lake Fork Waterfront Log Cabin Rental On 3 Acres Ad No. 3292   ($88) For Rent Daily 2 BR Pets: No   Click Here for more info and photos Sleeps 6 Smoking: No   Location: Lake Fork, Alba, Texas

Lake Fork Vacation Rental Ad No. 6271   ($175) For Rent Daily 3 BR Pets: Yes   Click Here for more info and photos Sleeps 8 Smoking: No   Location: Lake Fork, Yantis, Texas

Water Front Lake House ($1400 Per Mth) 6 Mos/12 Mos Leases Only Ad No. 6270   ($1,400) Long Term Lease 3 BR Pets: No   Click Here for more info and photos Sleeps 0 Smoking: No   Location: Lake Fork, Yantis, Texas

Yantis, TX Vacation Rental, Lake Fork, Furnished Waterfront House Ad No. 5895   ($195) For Rent Daily 2 BR Pets: Yes   Click Here for more info and photos Sleeps 8 Smoking: No   Location: Lake Fork, Yantis, Texas

Lake Fork Lake Vacations Lake Rental, Bunkhouse, Fishing, Boating Ad No. 4010   ($140)  BR Pets:   Click Here for more info and photos Sleeps 6 Smoking:   Location: Lake Fork, Yantis, Texas

Lake Fork Cabin Rental - Texas Vacations, Lodging, Bass Fishing Ad No. 4009   ($65) For Rent Daily  BR Pets:   Click Here for more info and photos Sleeps 0 Smoking:   Location: Lake Fork, Yantis, Texas

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Lake Fork

On Lake Fork Creek, a tributary of the Sabine River, lake's acreage is 27,690 at conservation level, maximum depth is 70 feet. Little clearing of timber was done prior to impoundment in 1980, making for excellent fish habitat. Water Level Fluctuation: Moderate, 2-4 ft. Boat launch ramps are at Lake Fork Bridge on FM 515 and on south shore on Texas 154. Maps and information available at lake headquarters at dam on Texas 182. Accessible from Quitman (5 miles northeast) and Alba. - Texas Dept of Transportation Guide Book

Lake Fork Creek, Birch Creek and Big Caney Creek are the primary feeder streams along with numerous secondary creeks. The Reservoir is used for water supply and recreation. Lake Fork is used for water supply and recreation. Lake Fork has gained national recognition because of its trophy largemouth bass fishery.

Frequently Asked Lake Questions
Jet Skis:	Are they permitted? Yes
Swimming:	Can you swim in the lake? Yes What is the water quality? Good
Water Level:	Average water level variance? 2-4 ft.
Boat Docks:	Are they permitted? Yes
Power Boats:	Are they permitted? Yes
Depth of Lake:	70 ft.
Nearby cities:	Distance to nearby major cities? Quitman
Other:	www.lakeforktexas.com/Pages/fork.html
Fishing Information
Lake Fork has world-renowned bass fishing and is home to the Texas large mouth bass state record. Predominant Fish Species: Largemouth bass, white and black crappie, channel catfish and sunfish. FISHING REGULATIONS Special regulations govern the harvest of largemouth bass at Lake Fork. Currently, bass 16 inches and shorter and 24 inches and longer (16 to 24 inch slot length limit) can be harvested with a daily bag limit of 5 fish, of which only 1 fish can be 24 inches or greater. Crappie harvest is also restricted by a special regulation. During the months of December, January and February, the minimum length limit is waived but harvest is regulated by a 25-fish daily bag limit. The first 25 crappie caught, regardless of size, must be retained; culling is not permitted. From March through November, harvest is controlled by a 10-inch minimum length, 25-fish daily bag limit. The harvest of all other sport fishes is controlled by statewide regulations. FISHING TIPS AND TACTICS Largemouth bass anglers are most successful on this reservoir during the spring, fall, and winter months. Spinnerbaits, plastic worms and lizards, jigs and jerk baits are all popular baits during peak fishing in the spring (mid-February to April) when fishing is concentrated along the shoreline for spawning fish. Nightime fishing during the hot summer months can be very productive and a good way to beat the Texas heat. At this time, plastic worms, spinnerbaits, crankbaits and topwaters are often used. During late summer and early fall, when fish are schooling, crankbaits and topwater lures can be very effective. In winter jigging spoons, jigs and crankbaits are most productive. Crappie anglers concentrate their efforts in deep water near the dam during the winter months. In late spring and early fall, most angler fish for crappie under the bridges (Highway 154, Highway 515, CR 2946 and CR 514). Live minnows and crappie jigs are among the most popular baits used. The catfish population is dominated by channel catfish, but also includes flathead catfish. Stinkbait and cutbait work well for channel cats, while live bait is preferred for flatheads. Anglers occasionally catch large blue catfish. Sunfish such as bluegill and redear can be caught in early summer, in shallow water, using crickets, earthworms and small spinners. During the remainder of the year they can be caught using the same baits around piers, boathouses and submerged humps. Lake Fork Texas is the premier trophy bass lake in the state. Throughout the 90's Lake Fork has produced an unchallenged numbers of 13+ pound bass, leaving no doubt that Lake Fork is still the #1 trophy bass lake in the state of Texas. Prior to impoundment, the ponds that would eventually be inundated were stocked with Florida strain largemouth bass up to 8.5 pounds. The fish grew in these ponds until the ponds were inundated and became part of Fork. The Lake achieved national recognition in 1986 when a 17 pound 10 ounce bass was boated. In the following five years, more 13+ pound bass were caught out of Fork than any other lake in the southeast U.S. bringing national and world recognition to the lake. Texas Parks & Wildlife Fishing Report www.tpwd.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/fishrept.pl?curr#Fork Get your fishing license here: www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/annual/fish/fishlicense.phtml J&H Lodge - www.j-hlodge.com 310 County Road 1973, Yantis, TX, (903)383-2631 email: Helen Johnson (reservations@j-hlodge.com) Fisherman's One Stop 903-383-7121, Highway 515 & FM 1970, Yantis, TX 75497 Lockhart Lures 903-383-7663, 9 Taylor Dr, Yantis, TX 75497-9413 Bassin' With Bennett 903-383-7550, 1950 Highway 154, Yantis, TX 75497 Lake Fork Pro Shop 903-473-8072, Highway 515 W, Alba, TX 75410 Anglers Anchor - 903 878-7171 C Cs Fishing Guide Service - 903 878-2799 Charlie Foreman's Lake Fork Guide Service - 903 383-2198 J & J Lake Fork Guide Service - 903 383-7989
Boating Information
Click here for boat access points and more info from the Texas Parks and Wildlife website: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/fork/access.phtml Ricky's Lake Fork Boat Rental 8394 West FM 515. Yantis, TX, 75497, 903.383.2814 www.rickysboatrental.com Brey Dock and Dredge Ron Brey, rbrey24921@aol.com P.O. Box 146, Grand Saline, Texas (903)963-8231 Lake Fork Boat Storage 903-383-2879, RR 2 Box 196, Yantis, TX Fishermen's Camp - 903 765-3107 Martin R V - 903 765-2688 Fisherman's Cove Marina - 903 765-2943 Lake Fork Boat Rental - 903 765-3209 Lake Fork Fisherman's Cove Marina - 903 765-2943 Bens Marina Lake Quitman - 903 878-2234 Sartin Marine Repair - 903 383-7726 For a list of boat ramps and commercial marinas, call (903) 878-2262.
Camping Information
J&H Lodge - www.j-hlodge.com 310 County Road 1973, Yantis, TX, (903)383-2631 email: Helen Johnson (reservations@j-hlodge.com) Chaney Point RV Park - 903 765-2264 Lake Fork Marina - 903 765-2764 Marina Estates - 903 765-2764 Popes Landing - 903 765-2385 Lake Fork Camp - 903 878-2506 Oak Ridge Motel & RV Park - 903 878-2529 Fisherman's Hideaway - 903 383-2056 Gateway Inn - 903 383-7959 Hideaway Harbor Campground - 903 383-2733 www.hideaway-harbor.com Quail Hollow Motel & RV Campground-Lake - 903 383-7925
Local Area Businesses
Lake Fork Chamber of Commerce www.lakeforkchamber.org. Lake Fork Visitors Guide www.lakeforktexas.com/Pages/fork.html For more information on local cities around this lake, visit: All Across Texas http://www.allacrosstexas.com