Athens Lake
Henderson County, Texas
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 8-9 AM and 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
Emergent vegetation is abundant in the upper end of the reservoir above the 2495 bridge. Some inundated timber is still standing at mid-lake. The dam offers riprap along the face and submerged structure is available surrounding Goat Island.
Spring is the best time of year for largemouth bass. Fish follow typical east Texas patterns. Sunfish become more active as the water warms and can be found around stands of native vegetation. Fly fishing is particularly good from a float tube or floating platform. Crappie and white bass are most active from February through May.
Spring is the best time of year for largemouth bass. Fish follow typical east Texas patterns. Sunfish become more active as the water warms and can be found around stands of native vegetation. Fly fishing is particularly good from a float tube or floating platform. Crappie and white bass are most active from February through May.
This lake is known for largemouth bass in the 3- to 8-pound range but has produced a lake record of 14.19 pounds. Sunfishes provide excellent opportunities for fly fishing anglers and catches up to 10 inches in length are not unusual. Crappie are few in number but are usually of good size. White bass commonly reach 16-18 inches.
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Other fish species in the lake include Crappie, Redear Sunfish and Sunfish.
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Controling Authority
P. O. Box 229
Athens, Texas 75751
(903) 804-8501
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Athens Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | |
| Lake Athens | 0.8 mi | 1,472 |
| Lock Lake | 2.2 mi | 18 |
| Athens Fish and Game Club Lake | 2.8 mi | 119 |
| Echols Lake | 2.8 mi | 29 |
| Echols Lake | 2.9 mi | 29 |
| Smith Lake | 3.0 mi | 549 |
| Roberson Lake | 4.1 mi | 24 |
| North Nichols Lake | 4.2 mi | 31 |
| Jackson Lake | 4.5 mi | 51 |
| N M Jackson Lake | 4.5 mi | 25 |
