Fishing in Jack County, Texas
Fishing access, lakes and shops for Jack County.
- 4access points
- 4lakes
- 9.2sq mi of water
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Where Jack County stands for fishing
With 911 square miles of land and 9.2 square miles of water, Jack County sits in the Prairies & Lakes region of Texas.
Lakes in the county: Lake Bridgeport, Lost Creek Reservoir, Lake Jacksboro and Lake Bryson.
Counted by TPWD, the county holds 4 public access points, 4 of them lakeside and 0 on flowing water.
Town pages in the county include Jacksboro.
Sources for Jack County: US Census 2024 Gazetteer and the TPWD public water access layer (2021-08-27).
The lakes of Jack County
Lake Bridgeport
11,954 acres; excellent for crappie and white & hybrid striped bass.
Ramps and recordsLost Creek Reservoir
385 acres.
Ramps and recordsLake Jacksboro
116 acres.
Ramps and recordsLake Bryson
97 acres.
Ramps and records
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The TPWD access layer for Jack County, plotted point by point.
- Bryson Lake1 access point in Jack County
- Lake Jacksboro1 access point in Jack County
- Lost Creek Reservoir1 access point in Jack County
- Lake Bridgeport1 access point in Jack County
Jack County access list: TPWD public water access layer, checked October 2026.
The fishing around Jack County
With 4,184 residents in 2020, Jacksboro is where Jack County keeps its courthouse.
The quickest TPWD lake to reach from Jacksboro is Lake Jacksboro, about 1 mile northeast.
The county center has 14 lakes with TPWD surveys inside 50 miles.
Those lakes score best with TPWD for largemouth bass (8 lakes), catfish (8 lakes) and crappie (8 lakes).
Inside 22 miles, USGS operates 2 stream gauges reading Trinity River.
Lakes near the county have state parks such as Cleburne State Park, Dinosaur Valley State Park, Fort Richardson State Park and Lake Arrowhead State Park.
Lakes within 50 miles of Jack County that TPWD rates good or excellent for each species.
Trophy records close to Jack County
| Species | Weight | Lake | From county | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Flathead | 83 lb | Palo Pinto Reservoir | 41 miles | 1997 |
| Catfish, Blue | 74.7 lb | Lake Arrowhead | 38 miles | 2010 |
| Carp, Grass | 49.15 lb | Eagle Mountain Lake | 48 miles | 2020 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 38.6 lb | Possum Kingdom Reservoir | 29 miles | 2026 |
| Gar, Longnose | 38 lb | Lake Bridgeport | 20 miles | 2015 |
| Bass, Striped | 34.19 lb | Possum Kingdom Reservoir | 29 miles | 2000 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 31 lb | Lake Arrowhead | 38 miles | 1978 |
| Buffalo, Bigmouth | 30.81 lb | Lake Arrowhead | 38 miles | 2020 |
| Gar, Shortnose | 22 lb | Possum Kingdom Reservoir | 29 miles | 2011 |
| Catfish, Channel | 20.75 lb | Palo Pinto Reservoir | 41 miles | 1994 |
All-ages rod and reel lake records from TPWD for lakes within 50 miles of Jack County.
River readings near Jack County
Hourly discharge at the USGS gauges closest to Jack County.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro, Tx | 0 cfs, 3.67 ft gage height | Nov 9 11:00 pm |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Us Hwy 281 Nr Windthorst, Tx | 0 cfs, 2.32 ft gage height | Nov 9 10:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 9, 2026 11:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Trout stocking in Jack County
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Richardson State Park | 2,400 | 12/14/2025, 1/18/2026, 2/22/2026 |
Jack County: TPWD winter trout schedule (2025-2026 season) and Neighborhood Fishin site list.
Bait stops close to Jacksboro
- Patterson PK Marinamarina, Graford, 29 miles southwest
- Bluff Creek Marina Incmarina, Graford, 29 miles southwest
- Trophy Tackle Cobait tackle, Mineral Wells, 29 miles south
- Sam's Dockmarina, Graford, 29 miles southwest
- Sandy Creek Marina-Possum Kingdom Lakemarina, Graford, 29 miles southwest
- Outdoor Texasbait tackle, Graham, 33 miles southwest
- Brazos Bait Tacklebait tackle, Weatherford, 38 miles southeast
- Briar Bait Shopbait tackle, Azle, 39 miles southeast
Shops within 40 miles of Jacksboro: OpenStreetMap contributors and store lists, October 2026.
Nearby lakes and counties for Jack County
Lake Amon G. Carter
24 miles northeast from mid county
Lake Graham
26 miles west from mid county
Possum Kingdom Reservoir
29 miles southwest from mid county
Lake Mineral Wells
30 miles south from mid county
- Young County30 miles west
- Wise County30 miles east
- Palo Pinto County34 miles south
- Parker County38 miles southeast
Common Jack County fishing questions
How much public access does Jack County have?
TPWD counts 4 public water access points in Jack County.
Which lakes can I fish in Jack County?
You can fish Lake Bridgeport, Lost Creek Reservoir, Lake Jacksboro and Lake Bryson without leaving the county.
What is the largest lake inside Jack County?
Lake Bridgeport, about 11,954 acres of surface water.
What is the nearest lake beyond Jack County?
Try Lake Amon G. Carter, some 24 miles northeast of the county center.
Does TPWD stock trout in Jack County?
Rainbow trout were released at Fort Richardson State Park for the 2025-2026 season.
Where is the courthouse for Jack County?
Jacksboro, with a 2020 population of 4,184.
What lake is nearest to Jacksboro?
Lake Jacksboro is about 1 mile northeast of Jacksboro.
What fish can I catch near Jack County?
Lakes within 50 miles are rated good or excellent most often for largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish.
What is the biggest fish caught near Jack County?
Among nearby lake records, Possum Kingdom Reservoir holds a 34.19 pound bass, striped from 2000.
How do I see river flow near Jack County?
See the flow table here for 2 USGS gauges, led by W Fk Trinity Rv nr Jacksboro, TX.
Which shop sells bait nearest Jacksboro?
Look at Patterson PK Marina in Graford, some 29 miles away.
Are there state parks with fishing near Jack County?
Cleburne, Dinosaur Valley and Fort Richardson are options, and shore and pier fishing there is license free.
Past the Jack County line
Keep looking around Jack County, or compare another county.