Lake Fork Lake Homes For Sale

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.

Special regulations govern the harvest of large mouth 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.

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. Night time 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.

J&H Lodge 310 County Road 1973, Yantis, TX, - 903 383-2631 Helen Johnson

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

Ricky's Lake Fork Boat Rental 8394 West FM 515. Yantis, TX, 75497, 903.383.2814

Steve's Custom Props offers a certified propeller technician with the experience you can count on.

Brey Dock and Dredge Ron Brey, 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

For a list of boat ramps and commercial marinas, call (903) 878-2262.

J&H Lodge - 310 County Road 1973, Yantis, TX, 903 383-2631

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

Quail Hollow Motel & RV Campground-Lake - 903 383-7925

• Fairfield Lake and Tyler State Parks
• Texas State Railroad State Historical Park
• Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
• First Monday Trade Days in Canton
• Cedar Creek Reservoir
• Martin Creek and Purtis Creek State Parks
• Tyler Municipal Rose Garden, famous as "Rose Capital of World"
• Tyler Junior College and planetarium
• Brookshire World of Wildlife
• Carnegie History Center
• Kilgore Oil Museum
• Morton Salt Mines in Grand Saline, 40 miles from park
• Spring Flower Trail (March)
• Rose Festival (October)
• Tyler Zoo
• Goodman Museum
• Only 20 to 30 minutes away is Gladewater, "The Antique Capital of East Texas."