Lake Worth
Quick Links: Fishing Regulations | Angling Opportunities | Cover & Structure | Tips & Tactics
Lake Characteristics
Location: On the West Fork of the Trinity
River, entirely within the Fort Worth city limits
Surface area: 3,489 acres
Maximum depth: 22 feet
Impounded: 1914
Water Conditions
Current
Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 594 ft. msl
Fluctuation: Moderate
Normal Clarity: Stained
Consumption Advisory in effect
Reservoir Controlling Authority
City of Fort Worth
Lake Worth Management Office
7601 Cahoba Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76135
(817) 237-6890
Aquatic Vegetation
Submerged vegetation is sparse. There are shallow flats covered with cattails and other emergent species.
Predominant Fish Species
Lake Maps
A sportsman's map is available at local sporting goods stores. One company publishes a combined map for Lake Worth and Eagle Mountain Lake.
Fishing Regulations
The Department of State Health Services has placed a consumption advisory on fish from Lake Worth due to PCB contamination. Persons should not consume any species of fish from this lake. Use of a power boat requires a lake permit which is available at the Lake Worth Management Office (817) 237-6890.
Angling Opportunities
White crappie and catfish are the most popular fishes in Lake Worth. Largemouth bass and white bass are also present.
| Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
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| Largemouth Bass |  |
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| White Bass |  |
Fishing Cover/Structure
Standing timber is present in several areas of the lake. Numerous boat houses, fishing docks, and piers offer valuable structure and cover to the fishes of Lake Worth.
Tips & Tactics
Largemouth bass can be found around rocky shoreline and around boat houses. Crappie locate near reed beds and brush piles under docks. White bass are easy prey when spawning up the river. Catfish are located throughout the reservoir. Blue catfish over 40 pounds are not uncommon.
