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 Records
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report
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
