Lake Lewisville
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Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir. Under an emergency order from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, anglers and boaters now need to drain bait buckets, live wells, bilges, and any other receptacles, containers, or systems that could contain water before leaving the lake. People who follow this procedure will be in compliance with rules on possessing and transporting the microscopic larval stage of this invasive mussel. Boaters are also required by law to remove any visible mussels or exotic vegetation from boats, trailers and other equipment. Read more about the order.
A person traveling on a public roadway via the most direct route to another access point on the same lake will not have to drain water; however, all water-containing receptacles should be empty before leaving for home or a different water body.
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.
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 |  |
Spotted 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.