Brandy Branch Reservoir
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Lake Characteristics
Location: On Brandy Branch Creek in Harrison
County, 10 miles east of Longview
Surface area: 1,242 acres
Maximum depth: 50 feet
Impounded: 1983
Water Conditions
Conservation Pool Elevation: 340 ft. msl
Fluctuation: Less than 3 feet
Normal Clarity: Clear
Reservoir Controlling Authority
American Electric Power
2400 FM Road 3251
Hallsville, Texas 75650
Aquatic Vegetation
Native and non-native with coverage ranging from 50 to 60 percent of the lake's surface area. Hydrilla dominates.
Predominant Fish Species
Lake Records
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report
Lake Maps
Commercial maps may be available.
Fishing Regulations
All species are currently managed under statewide regulations.
Angling Opportunities
The largemouth bass population is low density with few fish available for harvest. Bluegill and redear sunfish are present with high numbers of small fish available as prey, but low densities of quality-size fish available for angler harvest.
| Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | ||||
| Sunfish |
Fishing Cover/Structure
Natural habitat is present in the form of inundated timber and aquatic vegetation. A few man-made fish attractors provide additional structure. Coordinates are available on our fish attractor download page.

