TPWD District Fisheries Office

409 Chester
Wichita Falls, Texas 76301
(940) 766-2383
Robert Mauk, Biologist

About the Area

Nearby State Parks

 

Lake Jacksboro

Quick Links: Fishing Regulations | Angling Opportunities | Cover & Structure | Tips & Tactics


Lake Characteristics

Location: In Jack County, northeast side of Jacksboro off US 59
Surface area: 116 acres
Maximum depth: 30 feet
Impounded: 1951

Water Conditions

Fluctuation: Low
Normal Clarity: 3 feet visibility

Reservoir Controlling Authority

City of Jacksboro
112 West Belknap
Jacksboro, TX 76458
(940) 567-6321

Aquatic Vegetation

Water willow and pondweed can be found along the shoreline.

Predominant Fish Species

Lake Records
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report

Lake Maps

None available

Fishing Regulations

All species are currently managed under statewide regulations.

Angling Opportunities
Species Poor Fair Good Excellent
Largemouth Bass     yes  
Catfish yes      
White Crappie   yes    
White Bass   yes    
Fishing Cover/Structure

Rocky shoreline with some native aquatic vegetation

Tips & Tactics

Fish rocks and vegetation with crankbaits, Texas rigged plastics, and topwater baits for Largemouth Bass.