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Pottsboro, Texas 75076
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Bois d'Arc Lake
Quick Links: Fishing Regulations | Angling Opportunities | Cover & Structure | Tips & Tactics
Lake Characteristics
Location: On Bois d’Arc Creek in Fannin County
Surface area: 16,641 acres
Maximum depth: 70 feet
Impounded: 2021
Water Conditions
Current Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 534 ft. msl
Fluctuation: Unknown
Normal Clarity: Stained
Reservoir Controlling Authority
North Texas Municipal Water District
4989 FM 897
Dodd City, Texas 75438
469-626-4760
Aquatic Vegetation
American Pondweed and Coontail colonies in shallow areas.
Predominant Fish Species
Fishing Regulations
This reservoir is currently managed with a 16-inch maximum length limit for Largemouth Bass. All other species are managed with statewide regulations.
Angling Opportunities
Bois d'Arc has largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, white bass, and sunfish.
Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
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Largemouth Bass | ||||
Catfish | ||||
Crappie | ||||
White Bass | ||||
Sunfish |
Fishing Cover/Structure
Standing timber is present west of the 897 bridge. Approximately 50 large brush and concrete debris piles were placed in the eastern half of the reservoir.
Use the Habitat Structure Viewer for an interactive map of fish habitat structures and downloadable GPS coordinates.
Tips & Tactics
Fish populations are currently becoming established in the new reservoir.