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3407-A S. Chadbourne
San Angelo, Texas 76903
(325) 651-5556
Lynn Wright, Biologist
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San Angelo, Texas 76903
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Twin Buttes Reservoir
Quick Links: Fishing Regulations | Angling Opportunities | Cover & Structure | Tips & Tactics
Entry Permit Required
Beginning September 1, 2016, the Twin Buttes recreation area is under a Public Hunting Lease with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. To fish, hike, camp, or picnic in this area, persons 17 years and older will need a Limited Public Use permit ($12/year) or the Annual Public Hunting permit ($48, which also includes hunting). These permits are sold on a license-year schedule, expiring August 31.
Lake Characteristics
Location: West of San Angelo in Tom Green
County on the Middle and South Concho Rivers
Surface area: 9,080 acres
Maximum depth: 46 feet
Impounded: 1963
Water Conditions
Current Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 1,940 ft. msl
Fluctuation: 6-8 feet annually
Normal Clarity: Fairly clear
Reservoir Controlling Authority
San Angelo Parks & Recreation Department
702 S Chadbourne St
San Angelo, Texas 76903
(325) 277-8766
Aquatic Vegetation
Illinois and Sago pondweeds, coontail, cattail, and water willow
Predominant Fish Species
Lake Records
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report
Lake Maps
Commercial maps may be available at sporting goods and tackle stores.
Fishing Regulations
All species are currently managed under statewide regulations.
Angling Opportunities
| Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
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| Largemouth Bass |  |
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Fishing Cover/Structure
Most of the cover at Twin Buttes is in the form of flooded terrestrial vegetation. Structure is made up of mud flats, drop-offs, submerged humps, creek channels, a few areas of rocks, and a long rip-rapped dam.
Tips & Tactics
White bass are caught trolling artificial baits in open water near drop-offs, submerged humps, and creek channels. Crappie are caught with jigs and minnows fished near humps and creek channels. Catfish are caught all over the reservoir using live and prepared baits. Largemouth bass are caught using live and artificial baits in the flooded terrestrial vegetation, along the rip-rap, and off the drop-offs and humps.