Houston County Lake
Size: 1,500 acres
Age: Impounded in 1966
Location: Lies on Little Elkhart Creek 10 miles northwest of Crockett, off Farm Road
229 in Houston County.
Description: This scenic reservoir is surrounded by tall pines and East Texas
hardwoods. The upper end of the lake holds stands of rotting timber and hydrilla
grows in the shallows. The water is quite clear with a maximum depth of 40 feet.
Controlling Authority: Houston County Water District, County Courthouse, Crockett,
TX 75835.
TPWD Fisheries Office: 638 E. Crockett, Jasper, TX 75951, (409) 384-9572.
Fishing Regulations: Largemouth bass -- 3 per day, none from 14 - 21 inches
long. All others same as statewide.
Stocking History:
Kemps bass 1985, 86
Florida bass 1974, 76, 77
Channel catfish -- 1967, 73, 86
Hybrid striped bass -- 1979
Striped bass -- 1972
Northern pike -- 1972
Hybrid sunfish -- 1967, 71
Black crappie -- 1967
Comments: Acre for acre, this one of the premier trophy bass fisheries in the state.
It also features outstanding springtime fishing for redear sunfish weighing
almost one pound each. Hydrilla is receding, which opens the lake to boating
but reduces habitat for game fish.
Lake Records:
| Species | Pounds | Inches |
Angler |
| Largemouth bass | 15.20 | 25.00 | Terry Walling |
| Blue catfish | 41.50 | 42.00 | Michael Burk |
Fishing Tips: Plastic worms and jigs produce bass weighing more than 10 pounds
in the flooded timber. Best lure colors are purple, blue or black.
Fishing Quality:
Largemouth bass -- 
Catfish -- 
Crappie --
Sunfish --
Facilities: The public boat ramps are mediocre, but a private marina offers
camping, picnicking and a lighted fishing pier.