Lake Lewisville
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Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir. See the regulations section below for special precautions.
Lake Characteristics
Location: On the Elm Fork of the Trinity
River in Denton County near Lewisville
Surface area: 29,592 acres
Maximum depth: 67 feet
Impounded: 1954
Water Conditions
Current Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 522 ft. msl
Fluctuation: 4-8 feet annually
Normal Clarity: Stained
Reservoir Controlling Authority
US Army
Corps of Engineers
1801 N. Mill St.
Lewisville, Texas 75057
(469) 645-9100
Aquatic Vegetation
Small stands of pondweed
Predominant Fish Species
Lake Records
Current
Fishing Report
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report
Lake Maps
Free maps are available at the USACE office (214) 434-1666. Commercial maps are available at retail stores.
Fishing Regulations
This reservoir has special regulations on some fishes. See bag and size limits for this lake.
To prevent spread of invasive zebra mussels, anglers and boaters leaving this lake will need to empty all bait buckets, live wells, bilges, and any other receptacles, containers, or systems that could contain water in order to prevent the spread of microscopic zebra mussel larvae. A person who travels on a public roadway via the most direct route to another access point located on the same body of water needn't drain water until leaving for a different water body or other destination. Boaters are also required by law to remove any visible mussels or exotic vegetation from boats, trailers and other equipment. For more details, see Possession and Transport of Exotic Aquatic Species.
Angling Opportunities
White crappie and white bass provide the most angling activity on Lake Lewisville. Largemouth bass, the most popular fish in Texas, is also popular at Lewisville. Hybrid striped bass have been stocked and provide anglers with another open water sport fish. The blue and channel catfish fisheries are excellent.
| Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
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| Largemouth Bass |  |
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| White Bass |  |
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| Hybrid Striped Bass |  |
Fishing Cover/Structure
Standing timber in several areas of the lake hold crappie and largemouth bass.
Tips & Tactics
Largemouth bass can be found around available structure (timber) in coves or along the shoreline. White bass school in the main lake during summer; follow the gulls. Crappie fishing is excellent under bridges that cross arms of the lake. Hybrids are found around humps and ridges on Hickory Creek and the main lake. Catfishing is good near the old Lake Dallas area.