Lake Fork is owned and operated by the Sabine River Authority of
Texas.
The project is located on Lake Fork Creek, a major tributary of the
Sabine River. Surrounding counties are Wood, Rains, and Hopkins. Lake Fork has
an estimated surface area of 27,690 acres at pool elevation. Construction began in the fall
of 1975. Final closure of the dam was made in February, 1980. Pool level
was reached in December, 1985. Construction of Lake Fork was
funded through a water supply agreement with Texas Utilities Generating Company,
Inc.
Lake Fork is abundant with cover
such as timber, grass, and lily pads, which make it a great fishing habitat.
Lake Fork Reservoir has been enjoyed by thousands of bass fishing
enthusiasts. Fishing has been particularly good due to fishery management
efforts of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department who began stocking Lake
Fork with Florida largemouth bass in 1978. Lake Fork was opened for fishing
in the fall of 1980. A new state record largemouth bass weighing 18.18
pounds was caught from Lake Fork in January 1992. The lake has since gained
the reputation of the hottest bass fishing lake in Texas, perhaps in the
USA. The lake holds the state record bass weighing 18.18 lbs.
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Texas
Lake Fork is located approximately 80 miles east of Dallas, Texas.
Surrounding towns are Emory, Alba, Yantis, Winnsboro and Quitman.
Sulphur Springs, Texas is about 18 miles north.
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