Lake Corpus Christi
Dinero and Mathis, Texas

Lake Size: 21,900 acres
Maximum Depth: 60 feet
Date Impounded: 1958
Normal Water Clarity: Stained to partly clear
Water Level Fluctuation: High, 10-15 ft.

Lake History: In January 1929, a reservoir called Lake Lovenskiold was created in this valley with the construction of La Fruita Dam across the Nueces River, which washed out in November that same year. The dam was rebuilt in 1935, with federal funds provided by President Roosevelt’s New Deal, and the name changed to Lake Corpus Christi.

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Nearby attractions include the Choke Canyon, Goose Island, and Mustang Island State Parks; Fulton Mansion, and Goliad State Historical Parks; Padre Island National Seashore; Aransas Wildlife Refuge; and the many attractions of the City of Corpus Christi.

Predominant Fish Species: Largemouth bass, white bass, crappie, blue catfish, channel catfish, flathead catfish, bluegill sunfish, redear sunfish. 

Largemouth bass are abundant with frequent reports of fish reaching 5 pounds and over being boated. Blue catfish are the most abundant catfish species although flathead and channel catfish also provide excellent fisheries. White bass provide excellent angling opportunities in the Nueces River channel during the cooler months and in the main reservoir during summer. Crappie fishing has been improving and respectable catches are not uncommon in the spring.

Catfish anglers can find channel, blue and flathead catfish throughout the reservoir. Although many catfish anglers prefer deeper water, catfish are often found in relatively shallow areas (8 feet or less) of flooded terrestrial vegetation. Cheesebait and cutbait produce impressive stringers of blue catfish, while the larger flathead and blue catfish seem to prefer live bluegill and shad. Experienced flathead anglers concentrate on creek channels and the main Nueces River channel. Trotlines and juglines account for many of the larger catfish caught every year at Lake Corpus Christi.

Lenz Fishing Camp, 361-547-3317, 134 Dayview Dr, Mathis, TX 78368

Additional boat ramps can be found at the Lake Corpus Christi KOA, Camp Bell, Weber's Boat Landing, Fiesta Marina, Sunrise Beach, and Lenz Camp.

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from the Texas Parks and Wildlife website:
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fish/infish/lakes/corpcris/access/index.htm

Camp Bell RV & Marina, 361-547-0606, FM 3162, Mathis, TX 78368

 

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
a 14,111.78-acre park, located in San Patricio, Jim Wells and Live Oak Counties, southwest of Mathis, was leased from the City of Corpus Christi in 1934 (until 2032) and was opened in 1934. Many of the park's facilities were built by the Civilian conservation Corps (CCC) during the 1930s. This 21,000-acre lake was formed by damming the Nueces River. Camping fees vary; entrance fee. For reservations, call 512/389-8900. Activities: camping; picnicking; boating (motors allowed); water skiing; fishing; swimming (unsupervised beach); bird watching; and hiking.

Camping and/or rental cabins are available at these private facilities, and also at the Riverlake Drive Inn and RV Park (361) 547-9853 and Wilderness Lakes RV Resort (361) 547-9995

Boy Scouts Camp Karankawa, 361-547-2624, RR 4 Box 42, Mathis, TX 78368

J & R's Sleepy Hollow Camp, 361-547-3922, 300 Stephens Loop, Mathis, TX 78368-9410

Hoffman's Camp, 361-547-2638, 230 Bayview Dr, Mathis, TX 78368-9403

KOA Kampgrounds, 361-547-5201, FM 3024 Rd, Mathis, TX 78368

Camp Shawondasse, 361-547-2590, Highway 359, Mathis, TX

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