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Review & FAQ:

  • What is Lake Fork?
    • Lake Fork is a reservoir designed for both flood control and as a water supply for Dallas and its suburbs.
  • When and why was Lake Fork created?
    • The Sabine River Authority created the lake in 1980 by damming Lake Fork Creek, a major tributary of the Sabine River.
  • Where is Lake Fork located?
    • Lake Fork is located sixty-five miles east of Dallas and has 315 miles of shoreline.
  • Is the shoreline of Lake Fork publicly accessible?
    • Most of the shore is privately owned, although there are some rental cabins available.
  • Why is Lake Fork famous for fishing?
    • Lake Fork is considered one of the premier trophy bass fishing lakes in the world, with fifteen of the twenty largest largemouth bass in Texas having been caught there.
  • What other fish species can be found in Lake Fork?
    • Besides largemouth bass, the lake has stocks of catfish, crappie, sunfish, bowfin, gar, and bluegill.
  • What is the landscape like around Lake Fork?
    • The lake is surrounded by gently rolling upland hills, making it a lovely place to visit in north Texas.
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