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P.O. Box 427
Snook, Texas 77878
(979) 272-1430
Niki Harbison-Ragan, Biologist
Nearby State Parks
- Lake Somerville
Nails Creek Unit (979) 289-2392
Birch Creek Unit (979) 535-7763
Lake Somerville
Quick Links: Fishing Regulations | Angling Opportunities | Cover & Structure | Tips & Tactics
Some parks and boat ramps are closed due to high water or flood damage. Check the Army Corps of Engineers and State Parks Alert Map for updates.
Lake Characteristics
Location: On Yegua Creek in Washington County, 30 miles from Bryan/College
Station
Surface area: 11,456 acres
Maximum depth: 38 feet
Impounded: 1967
Water Conditions
Current Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 238 ft. msl
Fluctuation: Low to moderate,
1-6 feet
Normal Clarity: Slightly stained
Reservoir Controlling Authority
US Army
Corps of Engineers
1560 Thornberry Drive
Somerville, Texas 77879
(979) 596-1622
Aquatic Vegetation
American lotus, hydrilla
Predominant Fish Species
- Largemouth bass
- White & hybrid striped bass
- Bluegill
- Channel, blue & flathead catfish
- White & black crappie
Lake Records
Current
Fishing Report
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report
Lake Maps
Available at the Corps of Engineers project office
Fishing Regulations
All species are currently managed under statewide regulations.
Angling Opportunities
White bass anglers know this lake well as a high quality fishery, especially during the spring spawning run. However the lake offers very good fishing for hybrid striped bass, channel catfish and crappie as well. Largemouth bass fishing is very good with catches of fish up to 10 pounds plus. In March 2009, angler Richard Vela caught a lake record largemouth bass weighing 13.6 pounds and donated the fish to the ShareLunker Program, the first donation to the program from Lake Somerville.
Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
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Largemouth Bass | ||||
Catfish | ||||
Crappie | ||||
White & Hybrid Striped Bass | ||||
Sunfish |
Fishing Cover/Structure
TPWD has installed commercial fish habitat structure in this reservoir. Anglers may use GPS in conjunction with a fish finder to locate the attractors.
Use the Habitat Structure Viewer for an interactive map of fish habitat structures and downloadable GPS coordinates.
Tips & Tactics
Both white bass and hybrid striped bass can be taken in the creeks in early spring, usually beginning in mid February. During summer and fall these two species can be found in open water following schooling shad. The area off Welch Park is particularly good just before the spring spawning run.