Lake Bob Sandlin Fishing
Where to launch, what TPWD rates as the best fishing, the lake records and today's level on 9,004 acres in Titus County, Camp County and Franklin County.
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Key points for Lake Bob Sandlin
Since 1977, Lake Bob Sandlin has held 9,004 surface acres of water with a maximum depth of 66 feet in Titus County, Camp County and Franklin County, within the TPWD Pineywoods region. TPWD places it on Big Cypress Creek 5 miles southwest of Mount Pleasant in Titus, Camp, and Franklin counties.
The fish to target, going by TPWD ratings, are largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, white bass and sunfish.
Its biggest recorded largemouth bass came in at 14.31 pounds (1990).
Water clarity is usually moderate, 2-4 feet visibility; TPWD notes coverage less than 3% of the lake’s total surface area. the dominant species is hydrilla in the lake; water level fluctuation is described as 2-3 feet annually.
Controlling authority: Titus County Freshwater Supply District (903) 572-1844 Titus County Freshwater Supply District (903) 572-1844. Lake Bob Sandlin facts from the TPWD lake page, checked October 2026.
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Current Lake Bob Sandlin reading from TWDB, where a minus sign means below full pool.
Texas Water Development Board, Water Data for Texas, reading dated 2026-11-12. Retrieved Nov 12, 2026 2:32 am ET. 30 day chart on TWDB.
USGS has no current reading for these gauges.
What bites at Lake Bob Sandlin
How TPWD fisheries surveys rate Lake Bob Sandlin for each species.
Bars: 4 excellent, 3 good, 2 fair, 1 poor.
Species you are most likely to catch: Largemouth bass, Spotted bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill and redear sunfish.
Lake Bob Sandlin record book
Record fish from Lake Bob Sandlin, heaviest first.
| Species | Weight (lb) | Length (in) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smallmouth buffalo | 82 | 48.5 | 2012-03-15 |
| Flathead catfish | 55 | 46.5 | 2013-02-19 |
| Blue catfish | 51.1 | 45 | 2020-12-12 |
| Channel catfish | 16.66 | 33 | 2010-03-04 |
| Common carp | 15 | 31 | 2016-06-11 |
| Largemouth bass | 14.31 | 26 | 1990-02-10 |
| Bowfin | 8.78 | 29.25 | 2009-05-16 |
| White bass | 3.39 | 17 | 1982-04-26 |
| Spotted bass | 3.17 | 18.25 | 1997-10-08 |
| White crappie | 3.07 | 17 | 2020-12-21 |
| Black crappie | 2.06 | 15.5 | 2024-02-24 |
| Bluegill sunfish | 0.89 | 10 | 2010-06-24 |
Lake Bob Sandlin records: TPWD water body records, list updated October 8, 2026. Retrieved October 2026.
Putting a boat in at Lake Bob Sandlin
TPWD lists 5 access points on this lake, 5 with a boat ramp and 1 with a marina.
Public Ramp 1
Boat ramp; no fee; restrooms, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas, camping. (903) 572-1844
Ramp detailsBarefoot Bay Marina
Boat ramp; marina; fee charged; restrooms, live bait, parking, boat gas, camping. (903) 856-3643
Ramp detailsHighway 21 Bridge South
Boat ramp; no fee. (903) 856-3845
Ramp detailsHighway 21 Bridge North
Boat ramp; no fee. (903) 572-2351
Ramp detailsLake Bob Sandlin State Park
Two lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, cleaning stations, ADA accessible, parking, courtesy docks. (903) 572-5531
Ramp detailsMap: 9 TPWD access points. Ramp facts: TPWD Lake Bob Sandlin page, October 2026. Low water can close ramps.
Lake specific rules for Lake Bob Sandlin
Statewide limits do not apply to the species below on this lake; these rules do.
| Species | Rule at Lake Bob Sandlin |
|---|---|
| Catfish | For blue and channel catfish, no minimum length limit; daily bag and possession limit = 25 blue and channel catfish in any combination. In the 25-fish bag, no more than 5 fish 20 inches or greater in length may be retained, and no more than 1 of those can be 30 inches or longer. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5. |
Limits for Lake Bob Sandlin from the TPWD Outdoor Annual, 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027), checked October 2026.
Hatchery fish released in Lake Bob Sandlin
| Year | Species | Number | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Blue catfish | 258,401 | Fingerling |
| 2026 | Lone star bass | 135,895 | Fingerling |
| 2026 | Rainbow trout | 1,516 | Adult |
| 2025 | Rainbow trout | 2,542 | Adult |
| 2025 | Channel catfish | 584 | Fingerling |
| 2024 | Blue catfish | 293,681 | Fingerling |
| 2024 | Lone star bass | 125,681 | Fingerling |
| 2024 | Rainbow trout | 2,570 | Adult |
| 2024 | Channel catfish | 577 | Fingerling |
Lake Bob Sandlin stocking: TPWD stocking by water body, retrieved October 2026.
Where to get bait near Lake Bob Sandlin
- Barefoot Bay MarinaPittsburg, 2 miles southwest of the lake, (903) 856-3643
- Barefoot Bay Marina and RV ResortPittsburg, 2 miles southwest of the lake, (903) 856-3643
- Lake Quitman MarinaQuitman, 30 miles southwest of the lake, (903) 878-9191
Shop and guide sources for Lake Bob Sandlin: OpenStreetMap, store locators and guide websites (October 2026).
Lakes and towns near Lake Bob Sandlin
Lake Monticello
2 miles west, 2,001 acres
Lake Cypress Springs
8 miles west, 3,461 acres
Lake Welsh
10 miles east, 1,269 acres
Lone Star Lake
19 miles southeast, 1,516 acres
- PittsburgCamp County, 6 miles south
- Mount PleasantTitus County, 6 miles north
- QuitmanWood County, 32 miles southwest
- YantisWood County, 35 miles west
- Titus CountyFishing access across the county
- Camp CountyFishing access across the county
- Franklin CountyFishing access across the county
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Fishing Lake Bob Sandlin, the usual questions
How much water does Lake Bob Sandlin hold?
Lake Bob Sandlin takes in 9,004 surface acres and is 66 feet deep at its deepest point, by TPWD figures.
What year did Lake Bob Sandlin fill?
The reservoir was impounded in 1977 on Big Cypress Creek.
What is the biggest bass caught at Lake Bob Sandlin?
TPWD water body records list a 14.31 pound largemouth and measured 26 inches, caught 1990-02-10.
Besides bass, what records does Lake Bob Sandlin hold?
Smallmouth buffalo 82 lb; Flathead catfish 55 lb; Blue catfish 51.1 lb.
What are the TPWD ratings for Lake Bob Sandlin?
TPWD rates largemouth bass good; spotted bass fair; catfish good; crappie good; white bass good; sunfish good.
Where can I put in on Lake Bob Sandlin?
The TPWD list shows 5 boat ramps on Lake Bob Sandlin, and 3 of them charge no fee.
How many marinas does Lake Bob Sandlin have?
TPWD shows 1 marina at Lake Bob Sandlin, including Barefoot Bay Marina.
Where can I see the current level of Lake Bob Sandlin?
An hourly TWDB reading for Lake Bob Sandlin sits on this page, measured against full pool.
Do any special rules apply at Lake Bob Sandlin?
TPWD has special limits on Catfish here, listed in the 2026-27 limits table on this page.
When was Lake Bob Sandlin last stocked?
In all, 258,401 fingerling blue catfish were added in 2026, and 9 stocking events are on record since 2024.
Which community sits nearest Lake Bob Sandlin?
Pittsburg lies about 6 miles south of the lake center, in Camp County.
Where can I pick up live bait near Lake Bob Sandlin?
The nearest is Barefoot Bay Marina in Pittsburg, 2 miles from Lake Bob Sandlin, one of 3 shops listed above.
Before you tow to Lake Bob Sandlin
Other Texas lakes carry the same ramps, records and limits.