Lone Star Lake
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Lake Characteristics
Location: In Morris County on Ellison Creek,
on the west side of the City of Lone Star
Surface area: 1,516 acres
Maximum depth: 40 feet
Impounded: 1943
Water Conditions
Current
Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 268 ft. msl
Fluctuation: 2-3 feet
Normal Clarity: Moderate
Consumption Advisory in effect
Reservoir Controlling Authority
Lone Star Steel
Lone Star, Texas
Aquatic Vegetation
Aquatic macrophytes are present at low densities, less than 3% of the total surface area
Predominant Fish Species
- Largemouth bass
- Spotted bass
- Channel catfish
- White & hybrid striped bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill
- Redbreast & redear sunfish
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
Channel catfish are present in moderate abundance with sufficient numbers of fish available for harvest. White bass and hybrid striped bass are also present, with many legal-size fish in the population. Largemouth bass are moderately abundant with good numbers of legal-size bass. Spotted bass are present in low abundance. Crappie are available at moderate densities. Both white and black crappie are present; white crappie dominates. Bluegill, redbreast and redear sunfish are abundant with moderately high numbers of fish over 6 inches available to anglers.
| Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
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| Largemouth Bass |  |
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| Spotted Bass |  |
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| White & Hybrid Striped Bass |  |
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| Sunfish |  |
Fishing Cover/Structure
Structural habitat is sparse and comprises inundated timber, brush, creek channels, and rip rap. Aquatic macrophytes are present, but in low densities.