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6200 Hatchery Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76114
(817) 732-0761
Rafe Brock, Biologist
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Lake Worth
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BOATER ADVISORY: Zebra mussels have invaded this reservoir! CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY your boat, trailer, livewells/bait buckets, and other gear before traveling to another water body. Draining water is required by law and possession and transport of zebra mussels is illegal.
Lake Characteristics
Location: On the West Fork of the Trinity
River, entirely within the Fort Worth city limits
Surface area: 3,489 acres
Maximum depth: 22 feet
Impounded: 1914
Water Conditions
Current Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 594 ft. msl
Fluctuation: Moderate
Normal Clarity: Stained
Consumption Advisory in effect
Reservoir Controlling Authority
City of Fort Worth
Lake Worth Management Office
7601 Cahoba Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76135
(817) 392-7148
Aquatic Vegetation
Submerged vegetation is sparse. There are shallow flats covered with cattails and other emergent species.
Predominant Fish Species
Lake Records
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report
Lake Maps
A sportsman's map is available at local sporting goods stores. One company publishes a combined map for Lake Worth and Eagle Mountain Lake.
Fishing Regulations
All species are managed under statewide regulations; however, the DSHS consumption advisory says persons should not consume blue catfish, channel catfish or smallmouth buffalo from these waters.
Angling Opportunities
White crappie and catfish are the most popular fishes in Lake Worth. Largemouth bass and white bass are also present.
| Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
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Fishing Cover/Structure
Standing timber is present in several areas of the lake. Numerous boat houses, fishing docks, and piers offer valuable structure and cover to the fishes of Lake Worth.
Tips & Tactics
Largemouth bass can be found around rocky shoreline and around boat houses. Crappie locate near reed beds and brush piles under docks. White bass are easy prey when spawning up the river. Catfish are located throughout the reservoir. Blue catfish over 40 pounds are not uncommon.