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11942 FM 848
Tyler, TX 75707
903-566-1615 x 213
Jake Norman, Biologist
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Lake Quitman
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Lake Characteristics
Location: On Dry Creek, a tributary of
the Sabine River, in Wood County 5 miles north of Quitman
Surface area: 814 acres
Maximum depth: 25 feet
Impounded: 1962
Water Conditions
Conservation Pool Elevation: 395 ft. msl
Fluctuation: Moderate, 2-4
feet
Normal Clarity: Moderately stained
Reservoir Controlling Authority
Wood County District 1
(903) 878-2238
Aquatic Vegetation
Limited
Predominant Fish Species
Lake Records
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report
Fishing Regulations
All species are currently managed under statewide regulations.
Angling Opportunities
Largemouth bass is a popular sportfish in this lake. The quality of the crappie fishery is sporadic. Bluegill and redear sunfish provide an additional fishery. Channel catfish have been stocked and have increased in abundance in recent years.
| Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
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| Largemouth Bass |  |
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| Sunfish |  |
Fishing Cover/Structure
Flooded timber, boat houses and brush piles provide limited cover. Aquatic vegetation is sparse. Alligatorweed and water hyacinth are present and are problematic in some areas.
Tips & Tactics
Largemouth bass anglers are most successful on this reservoir during the spring, fall, and winter months. Topwater baits are popular in the early morning and evening hours. Crankbaits and spinnerbaits fished along main-lake points and in flooded timber are also productive. Popular soft plastic baits include worms, tubes, grubs, and soft-jerkbaits. Crappie anglers often concentrate on standing timber, brush piles, and flooded roadbeds. Using sonar to locate the old river channel and schools of shad will often lead you to crappie and catfish. For channel catfish, prepared baits such as blood or stink-baits work well. The timber surrounding the large island in the northern portion of the lake will hold catfish during most times of the year.