Gibbons Creek Reservoir
Size: 2,500 acres
Age: Impounded in 1981
Location: Lies on several small feeder creeks just east of College Station, off State
Highway 30 in Grimes County.
Description: This power plant reservoir serves as a cooling pond for a steam electric
station. The water has standing timber and aquatic vegetation but generally is rather
turbid. Its shoreline is covered with native grasses mixed with oak, elm and other
East Texas hardwoods.
Controlling Authority: Texas Municipal Power, P.O. Box 9500, Bryan, TX 77805,
(409)873-2424.
TPWD Fisheries Office: 1004 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803, (409) 822-5067.
Fishing Regulations: Black bass -- three per day, none between 14 and 21
inches. Otherwise, same as statewide.
Stocking History:
Kemp's bass -- 1985
Florida bass -- 1981
Channel catfish -- 1981
Coopernose bluegill -- 1981
Blue catfish -- 1981
Redear sunfish -- 1981
Comments: This lake was one of the only lakes ever to open with a slot limit on
largemouth bass. After being stocked with Florida bass the lake remained
closed to fishing for several years and the opening crush of boating traffic is
still legendary. The protective slot has helped maintain an excellent bass fishery
in spite of this pressure.
Lake Records:
| Species | Pounds | Inches | Angler |
| Largemouth bass | 16.17 | 26.00 | Troy Johnson |
| Redear sunfish | 1.33 | 11.50 | Roger Dunagen |
Fishing Tips: Flooded timber is a prime place to find bass after the spawn. Plastic
worms and bucktail jigs, especially dark colors do the job.
Fishing Quality:
Largemouth bass-- 
Catfish--
Crappie--
Facilities: The power company provides one paved boat ramp. Camping is
banned, but picnickers will find grills available.