Bois d'Arc Lake Fishing
Access points, records, regulations and the current lake level on 16,641 acres in Fannin County.
- 16,641acres
- 70 ftmax depth
- 3boat ramps
- 13.47 lbrecord bass
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Bois d'Arc Lake, Texas at a glance
Bois d’Arc Lake is a 16,641 acre reservoir, 70 feet deep at the dam, first filled in 2021. On Bois d’Arc Creek in Fannin County.
The fish to target, going by TPWD ratings: largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish.
A 13.47 pound largemouth from 2026 still stands as the Bois d’Arc Lake bass record.
Water clarity is usually stained; you will see american pondweed and coontail colonies in shallow areas along the banks and flats; water level fluctuation is described as unknown.
Controlling authority: North Texas Municipal Water District 469-626-4760. Bois d'Arc Lake facts from the TPWD lake page, checked October 2026.
Water level at Bois d'Arc Lake today
How far Bois d'Arc Lake sits above or below the top of its conservation pool.
Texas Water Development Board, Water Data for Texas, reading dated 2026-10-08. Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 5:07 am ET. 30 day chart on TWDB.
USGS has no current reading for these gauges.
What bites at Bois d'Arc Lake
Survey based ratings for Bois d'Arc Lake from TPWD biologists.
Bars: 4 excellent, 3 good, 2 fair, 1 poor.
The main game fish TPWD lists for this lake: Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, Crappie, Sunfish.
Bois d'Arc Lake lake records
Record fish from Bois d'Arc Lake, heaviest first.
| Species | Weight (lb) | Length (in) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel catfish | 16.35 | 2025-11-28 | |
| Largemouth bass | 13.47 | 24.25 | 2026-07-01 |
| Spotted bass | 3.69 | 17 | 2026-04-21 |
| White bass | 3 | 17 | 2025-03-20 |
| Black crappie | 2.8 | 14 | 2025-03-27 |
| White crappie | 2.72 | 14.5 | 2025-03-10 |
Bois d'Arc Lake records: TPWD water body records, list updated October 8, 2026. Retrieved October 2026.
Boat ramps and access on Bois d'Arc Lake
TPWD lists 3 access points on this lake, 3 with a boat ramp and 0 with a marina.
A. 897 Bridge
Three lane ramp; no fee; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas.
B. 1396 North Ramp
Two lane ramp; no fee; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas.
C. 1396 South Ramp
Boat ramp; no fee; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas.
Fishing limits at Bois d'Arc Lake
Bois d'Arc Lake follows the statewide freshwater limits below.
| Species | Daily bag | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth bass | 5 | 14 in minimum |
| Striped bass | 5 | 18 in minimum |
| Hybrid striped bass | 5 | 18 in minimum |
| White bass | 25 | 10 in minimum |
| Flathead catfish | 5 | 18 in minimum |
| White crappie | 25 | 10 in minimum |
| Black crappie | 25 | 10 in minimum |
Limits for Bois d'Arc Lake from the TPWD Outdoor Annual, 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027), checked October 2026.
Tournaments on Bois d'Arc Lake
| Date | Event | Organizer | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-21 | 2026 TBN Kayak Division Event 1 – Bois d'Arc Lake | Texas B.A.S.S. Nation | completed |
Tournament dates for Bois d'Arc Lake from each organizer, retrieved October 2026.
Shops and guides near Bois d'Arc Lake
- Brannan's Bass ShopPowderly, 29 miles east of the lake, (903) 732-3422
Shops within 30 miles of Bois d'Arc Lake: OpenStreetMap contributors and store lists, retrieved October 2026.
Lakes and towns near Bois d'Arc Lake
Coffee Mill Lake
3 miles north, 650 acres
Davy Crockett Lake
5 miles northeast, 355 acres
Bonham City Lake
9 miles west, 1,020 acres
Bonham State Park Lake
14 miles southwest, 65 acres
- ParisLamar County, 25 miles east
- DenisonGrayson County, 35 miles west
- ShermanGrayson County, 37 miles west
- PottsboroGrayson County, 40 miles west
- Fannin CountyFishing access across the county
Questions about fishing Bois d'Arc Lake
How big is Bois d'Arc Lake?
Bois d'Arc Lake covers 16,641 surface acres and is 70 feet deep at its deepest point, according to TPWD.
When was Bois d'Arc Lake built?
The reservoir was impounded in 2021.
What is the Bois d'Arc Lake record largemouth bass?
The lake record largemouth bass weighed 13.47 pounds and measured 24.25 inches, caught 2026-07-01, per TPWD water body records.
What other lake records does Bois d'Arc Lake hold?
Channel catfish 16.35 lb; Spotted bass 3.69 lb; White bass 3 lb.
What fish are best at Bois d'Arc Lake?
TPWD rates largemouth bass excellent; catfish excellent; crappie excellent; white bass poor; sunfish excellent.
How many boat ramps are on Bois d'Arc Lake?
TPWD lists 3 boat ramps on Bois d'Arc Lake, and 3 of them charge no fee.
How do I check the water level at Bois d'Arc Lake?
Look at the water level section of this page: it pulls the Bois d'Arc Lake reading from TWDB every hour.
What are the fishing limits at Bois d'Arc Lake?
Bois d'Arc Lake uses the statewide rules. Largemouth: 5 a day, 14 inches or longer.
Are there fishing tournaments on Bois d'Arc Lake?
Most recent: 2026 TBN Kayak Division Event 1 – Bois d'Arc Lake on 2026-02-21, run by Texas B.A.S.S. Nation.
What town is closest to Bois d'Arc Lake?
Paris is 25 miles east of the lake center, in Lamar County.
Where can I buy bait near Bois d'Arc Lake?
Brannan's Bass Shop in Powderly is about 29 miles from Bois d'Arc Lake.
Is there a state park on or near Bois d'Arc Lake?
TPWD lists Bonham State Park and Eisenhower State Park State Park.
More water near Bois d'Arc Lake
Look over the nearby lakes in case the wind or the water level changes your plans.