Palo Pinto Reservoir
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Lake Characteristics
Location: In Palo Pinto County, 79 miles
southwest of Fort Worth
Surface area: 2,399 acres
Maximum depth: 47 feet
Impounded: 1964
Water Conditions
Current
Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 867 ft. msl
Fluctuation: 5 feet
Normal Clarity: 1-2 feet visibility
Reservoir Controlling Authority
Palo Pinto Co Municipal Water District No. 1
PO Box 387
Mineral Wells, Texas 76067
(940) 328-7712
Aquatic Vegetation
Some standing bulrushes
Predominant Fish Species
Lake Maps
None available
Fishing Regulations
All fishes are currently managed under statewide regulations.
Angling Opportunities
| Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
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| Largemouth Bass |  |
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| Catfish |  |
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| Crappie |  |
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| White Bass |  |
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| Hybrid Striped Bass |  |
Fishing Cover/Structure
Primarily a rocky shoreline
Tips & Tactics
During the cool winter months, try the warm-water discharge on the west side of the power plant
