Lake Bob Sandlin
Size: 9,460 acres
Age: Impounded in 1977

Location: Lies on the Big Cypress River off Farm Road 127 in Titus and Camp counties, south of Mt. Pleasant.

Description: This is classic east Texas fishing water, clear but stained with ample vegetation and standing timber surrounded by pines and native hardwoods.

Controlling Authority: Titus County Freshwater District Number One.

TPWD Fisheries Office: 3802 East End Blvd. So., Marshall, TX 75670, (903) 938-1007.

Fishing Regulations: Same as statewide.

Stocking History:

Florida bass -- 1977
Channel catfish -- 1976, 78

Comments: Though some neighboring reservoirs get more publicity, this is one of the most underrated bass fisheries in Texas. Lake Records:

Species Pounds Inches Angler
Carp 14.31 26.00 Jessie Runnels, Jr.
Largemouth bass 3.39 17.00 Mike Jones
White bass 2.50 17.25 Randall Wake

Fishing Tips: For black bass, work the flooded grass beds with spinnerbaits or plastic worms and jigs. Chartreuse and purple are the most popular lure colors for worms and grubs.

Fishing Quality:

Largemouth bass --
Catfish --
Crappie --
Sunfish --
White bass --

Facilities: A relatively new state park (903/572-5531) with lighted fishing pier has proved popular with visitors. In addition there are two public and several private boat ramps.

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