Lake Holbrook
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Lake Characteristics
Location: On Lankford Creek, a tributary
of the Sabine River, in Wood County 3 miles northwest of Mineola
Surface area: 653 acres
Maximum depth: 30 feet
Impounded: 1962
Water Conditions
Conservation Pool Elevation: 363 ft. msl
Fluctuation: Moderate, 2-4
feet
Normal Clarity: Moderately clear
Reservoir Controlling Authority
Wood County District 2
(903) 569-6351
Aquatic Vegetation
Cattails and other emergent aquatic species are prevalent along the edge of the reservoir, providing limited shallow-water habitat. Recent native aquatic vegetation introductions by TPWD have successfully established pickerelweed and waterwillow. Submerged vegetation is scarce.
Predominant Fish Species
Lake Maps
No free maps are available. Topographic maps may be available from online sources.
Fishing Regulations
All species are managed with statewide regulations.
Angling Opportunities
Largemouth bass is the most popular sportfish in the reservoir. Recent stockings of Florida largemouth bass in 2007 and 2008 have been conducted in order to influence the genetics of the population. Bluegill and redear sunfish provide a limited fishery with some individuals up to 10 inches. Both black and white crappie are prevalent in the open water of the reservoir. Channel catfish are present, and have been increasing in abundance in recent years.
| Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
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| Largemouth Bass |  |
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Fishing Cover/Structure
Flooded timber, boat houses and brush piles provide limited cover. Aquatic vegetation has tended to be sparse, but TPWD staff have been working to introduce a variety of native aquatic species since 2006. TPWD has also worked with local organizations to create new fish habitat structures in this lake. A map which shows the location and provides GPS coordinates of these structures is available from the district fisheries office at (903) 593-5077. A map and coordinates can also be found on our fish attractor download page.
Tips & Tactics
Largemouth bass anglers are most successful on this reservoir during the spring, fall, and winter months. Topwater baits are popular in the early morning and evening hours. Schooling largemouth and yellow bass can be caught in the summertime. Crankbaits and spinnerbaits are also productive fished along main-lake points and flooded timber. Popular soft plastic baits include worms, tubes, grubs, and soft-jerkbaits. Crappie are sought in the standing timber in the upper end of Lake Holbrook and in the vicinity of boat houses, brush piles and bamboo “crappie condos” that have been placed in the lower end of the reservoir. Live minnows and crappie jigs are among the most popular baits used. Channel catfish can be caught in the vicinity of decaying brush piles and standing timber. Prepared catfish baits work well, along with minnows and worms.
