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Lake Marble Falls
Quick Links: Fishing Regulations | Angling Opportunities | Cover & Structure | Tips & Tactics
Lake Characteristics
Location: On the Colorado River in Burnet
and Llano Counties, near the town of Marble Falls. Lake LBJ
is just upstream; Lake Travis is just downstream
Surface area: 611 acres
Maximum depth: 60 feet
Impounded: 1961
Water Conditions
Current Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 738 ft. msl
Fluctuation: None
Normal Clarity: Clear to slightly
stained
Reservoir Controlling Authority
Lower Colorado
River Authority
3700 Lake Austin Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78703
(512) 473-3200 or 1(800) 776-5272
Aquatic Vegetation
No significant aquatic vegetation present
Predominant Fish Species
Lake Records
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report
Lake Maps
Good commercial maps are available at area map, tackle, and sporting goods stores. Free, downloadable maps of the lake and surrounding areas are available in the map section of the LCRA website.
Fishing Regulations
All species are currently managed under statewide regulations. Bow fishers on this lake are subject to special regulations enforced by the LCRA.
Angling Opportunities
Lake Marble Falls contains moderate density largemouth bass and channel catfish populations. The reservoir also has low density white crappie, blue and flathead catfish populations. There have been reports of catches of white bass in the upper end of the lake below Wirtz Dam (Lake LBJ Dam) during the spring months.
Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Largemouth Bass | ||||
Catfish | ||||
Crappie | ||||
White Bass | ||||
Sunfish |
Fishing Cover/Structure
Lake Marble Falls is narrow and riverine in nature. Shorelines are typically steep with rock bluffs or boulders. A few docks and boat houses ring the water's edge. Cover in the form of aquatic vegetation, standing timber or laydowns is limited.
Tips & Tactics
Largemouth bass anglers have their best success on this reservoir fishing plastic worms or jigs around the many boat houses and docks that line the shoreline. Some bass may also be caught fishing small crankbaits along the shoreline bluffs and boulders. During spring months white bass can be caught in the upper section of the reservoir if one dares to navigate the shallow, boulder-laden river channel. A few crappie can be caught on this reservoir, especially around the docks. Catfish anglers can find channel, blue, and flathead cats throughout the reservoir. Stinkbaits and cutbaits work better for the blues and channels, while live bait is preferred for large flathead catfish.