Houston County Lake
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Lake Characteristics
Location: On Little Elkhart Creek (Trinity
River drainage), in Houston County 10 miles northwest of Crockett,
Texas
Surface area: 1,330 acres
Maximum depth: 40 feet
Impounded: 1966
Water Conditions
Current
Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 260 ft. msl
Fluctuation: 1-2 feet
Normal Clarity: Clear to slightly
stained
Reservoir Controlling Authority
Houston County WC&ID No. 1
Aquatic Vegetation
Native emergent, native submergent and water hyacinth
Predominant Fish Species
Lake Records
Current
Fishing Report
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report
Lake Maps
No free maps are available.
Fishing Regulations
This reservoir has special regulations on some fishes. See bag and size limits for this lake.
Angling Opportunities
Houston County Lake has the potential to produce large trophy largemouth bass as well as large redear sunfish. The lake also has a substantial population of spotted bass.
| Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
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| Largemouth Bass |  |
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| Spotted Bass |  |
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| Crappie |  |
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| White Bass |  |
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| Sunfish |  |
Fishing Cover/Structure
The lake has abundant standing timber in the upper end. Some native emergent and submergent vegetation is also present.
Tips & Tactics
Largemouth bass can be caught most readily in early spring and fall on a variety of baits.