Lake Fork Guide

WHERE:

Located 65 miles east of downtown Dallas in central-east Texas near Quitman, just under 2 hours from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

WHEN:

Largemouth bass anglers are most successful on this reservoir during the spring, fall, and winter months.

HOW:

Spinnerbaits, plastic worms and lizards, jigs and lipless crankbaits are all popular lures during peak fishing in the spring (mid-February to April) when fishing is concentrated along the shoreline for spawning fish. Night fishing during the hot summer months can be very productive, and spinnerbaits, crankbaits and topwaters are often used. During late summer and early fall, when fish are schooling, crankbaits and topwater lures can be very effective. In winter, jigging spoons, jigs and crankbaits are popular.

Average depth is 12-15 feet, and 70 feet at its deepest.

Areas containing hydrilla, boathouses and docks, and lake points provide some of the best fishing for largemouth bass. Fish will also congregate around bridge pilings and artificial brush piles. Several man-made fish habitat structures have been installed at strategic points.

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