Lake Tawakoni Fishing
Ramps, live water level, TPWD species ratings, lake records and the limits that apply on 37,879 acres in Van Zandt County, Rains County and Hunt County.
- 37,879acres
- 70 ftmax depth
- 19boat ramps
- 14 lbrecord bass
Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Lake Tawakoni, Texas at a glance
Impounded in 1960, Lake Tawakoni spreads across 37,879 surface acres and reaches 70 feet at its deepest point. It sits in Van Zandt County, Rains County and Hunt County in the Prairies & Lakes part of Texas. It lies in Van Zandt, Rains, and Hunt counties, 15 miles southeast of Greenville on Caddo Creek and the South Fork and Cowleech Fork of the Sabine River.
On the state survey ratings, catfish, white bass and hybrid & striped bass score excellent.
A 14 pound largemouth from 2018 still stands as the Lake Tawakoni bass record.
Water clarity is usually moderately stained; the lake carries when the reservoir is close to conservation pool, stands of waterwillow, smartweed, and flooded terrestrial species can provide abundant cover. american lotus is significant in some areas. submerged species such as coontail and hydrilla are generally scarce. when water levels fluctuate or remain low; levels swing considerable, 3-9 feet.
Controlling authority: Sabine River Authority of Texas (903) 598-2216. Lake Tawakoni facts from the TPWD lake page, checked October 2026.
Water level at Lake Tawakoni today
How far Lake Tawakoni 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 Lake Tawakoni
Survey based ratings for Lake Tawakoni from TPWD biologists.
Rating scale, 4 high to 1 low.
The main game fish TPWD lists for this lake: Striped & hybrid striped bass, White bass, Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth bass.
Lake Tawakoni lake records
Top weights TPWD has certified at Lake Tawakoni, by species.
| Species | Weight (lb) | Length (in) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead catfish | 88 | 55 | 2015-06-20 |
| Blue catfish | 87.5 | 52.5 | 2014-02-15 |
| Smallmouth buffalo | 50.5 | 40 | 2014-03-22 |
| Bigmouth buffalo | 41.5 | 41 | 2012-06-03 |
| Channel catfish | 29.8 | 39.75 | 2013-01-07 |
| Striped bass | 23.5 | 2022-02-21 | |
| Common carp | 18.5 | 2022-05-21 | |
| Freshwater drum | 16.47 | 2021-04-02 | |
| Hybrid striped bass | 15.25 | 28 | 1988-05-16 |
| Largemouth bass | 14 | 25 | 2018-05-29 |
| Bowfin | 9 | 29 | 2019-12-31 |
| White bass | 4.84 | 23 | 2009-09-12 |
Lake Tawakoni records: TPWD water body records, list updated October 8, 2026. Retrieved October 2026.
Boat ramps and access on Lake Tawakoni
TPWD lists 19 access points on this lake, 19 with a boat ramp and 5 with a marina.
Wind Point Park
2 lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, cleaning stations, live bait, parking, boat gas. (903) 634-9463
Public Ramp, Two Mile Bridge East
Two lane ramp; no fee; restrooms, cleaning stations, live bait, parking, boat gas.
Kenny's Landing
Single lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, cleaning stations, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks. (903) 447-9962
Clyde's Marina & Resort
Single lane ramp; marina; fee charged; parking. (972) 998-7513
Cedar Cove Landing
Single lane ramp; fee charged; parking, picnic areas, camping. (903) 447-2169
Caddo Creek Public Ramp
Two lane ramp; no fee; parking. (903) 598-2216
Tawakoni City Park
Two lane ramp; no fee; restrooms, cleaning stations, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks. (903) 274-7180
Public Ramp, Two Mile Bridge West
Two lane ramp; no fee; parking.
B4&5: Anchor Inn Resort
1 lane ramp; fee charged. (903) 447-2256
Walnut Cove
Single lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, cleaning stations, live bait, parking, courtesy docks. (903) 447-2865
429 Marina & RV Park
Single lane ramp; marina; fee charged; restrooms, live bait, parking, boat gas, camping. (903) 356-2125
White Point Causeway
Single lane ramp; no fee; parking.
Duck Cove Marina
Single lane ramp; marina; fee charged; restrooms, cleaning stations, live bait, parking, weigh stations. (903) 356-3240
Duck Cove Public Ramp
Two lane ramp; no fee; parking.
Red Bear Resort
Single lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, cleaning stations, live bait, parking, courtesy docks. (903) 560-0293
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Four lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, cleaning stations, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks. (903) 560-7123
17 mapped points from the TPWD access layer; ramp notes from the Lake Tawakoni page at TPWD, checked October 2026.
Limits that differ from statewide rules at Lake Tawakoni
These exceptions replace the statewide limit for the listed species on this lake only.
| Species | Rule at Lake Tawakoni |
|---|---|
| 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 Tawakoni from the TPWD Outdoor Annual, 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027), checked October 2026.
Fish stocked in Lake Tawakoni
| Year | Species | Number | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunshine bass | 182,744 | Fingerling |
| 2026 | Striped bass | 100,234 | Fingerling |
| 2026 | Florida largemouth bass | 45,129 | Fingerling |
| 2025 | Striped bass | 739,519 | Fry |
| 2025 | Sunshine bass | 499,900 | Fry |
| 2025 | Sunshine bass | 403,000 | Fingerling |
| 2025 | Striped bass | 203,509 | Fingerling |
| 2025 | Sharelunker largemouth bass | 14,730 | Fingerling |
| 2024 | Sunshine bass | 711,930 | Fry |
| 2024 | Striped bass | 503,570 | Fry |
Lake Tawakoni stocking: TPWD stocking by water body, retrieved October 2026.
Tournaments on Lake Tawakoni
| Date | Event | Organizer | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-30 | Bass Champs 2026 Stop #6 – Tawakoni | Bass Champs | completed |
| 2027-05-15 | Bass Champs 2027 Stop #5 – Tawakoni | Bass Champs | upcoming |
Tournament dates for Lake Tawakoni from each organizer, retrieved October 2026.
Shops and guides near Lake Tawakoni
- Holiday Marina of TawakoniWills Point, 3 miles southwest of the lake, (903) 560-0630
- Cedar Cove LandingPoint, 5 miles north of the lake, (903) 447-2169
- Red Bear MarinaWills Point, 7 miles west of the lake, (903) 560-0293
- Tawakoni MarinaQuinlan, 8 miles northwest of the lake, (903) 447-2255
- Fish-N-StoreLone Oak, 8 miles northwest of the lake, (903) 447-4300
- 429 Marina and ResortQuinlan, 10 miles west of the lake, (903) 356-2125
- Trot Line Bait & TackleQuinlan, 13 miles northwest of the lake, (903) 447-3100
- The Bait ShackQuinlan, 14 miles northwest of the lake, (903) 356-5081
- TNT NoodlingFreshwater guide, (903) 268-5353
- Kelly's Guide ServiceFreshwater guide, (903) 274-0047
- Petty Vacation HomesFreshwater guide, (214) 232-1327
- Tawakoni Guide ServiceFreshwater guide, (940) 229-0288
- Lost Cajun Guide ServiceFreshwater guide, (903) 447-3312
- Big dawgs guide serviceFreshwater guide, (214) 392-6877
- Thunder Cove Guide ServiceFreshwater guide, (903) 474-3078
Shop and guide sources for Lake Tawakoni: OpenStreetMap, store locators and guide websites (October 2026).
Lakes and towns near Lake Tawakoni
Mill Creek Reservoir
20 miles south, 237 acres
Lake Fork
21 miles east, 27,264 acres
Lake Holbrook
22 miles southeast, 653 acres
Lake Quitman
26 miles east, 814 acres
- PointRains County, 8 miles north
- EmoryRains County, 9 miles northeast
- Wills PointVan Zandt County, 10 miles southwest
- AlbaWood County, 16 miles east
- Van Zandt CountyFishing access across the county
- Rains CountyFishing access across the county
- Hunt CountyFishing access across the county
Questions about fishing Lake Tawakoni
How big is Lake Tawakoni?
Lake Tawakoni covers 37,879 surface acres and is 70 feet deep at its deepest point, according to TPWD.
When was Lake Tawakoni built?
The reservoir was impounded in 1960 on Caddo Creek.
What is the Lake Tawakoni record largemouth bass?
The lake record largemouth bass weighed 14 pounds and measured 25 inches, caught 2018-05-29, per TPWD water body records.
What other lake records does Lake Tawakoni hold?
Flathead catfish 88 lb; Blue catfish 87.5 lb; Smallmouth buffalo 50.5 lb.
What fish are best at Lake Tawakoni?
TPWD rates largemouth bass fair; catfish excellent; crappie fair; white bass excellent; hybrid & striped bass excellent.
How many boat ramps are on Lake Tawakoni?
TPWD lists 19 boat ramps on Lake Tawakoni, and 7 of them charge no fee.
Is there a marina on Lake Tawakoni?
Yes. TPWD lists 5 marinas at Lake Tawakoni: Clyde's Marina & Resort, 429 Marina & RV Park, Duck Cove Marina and Holiday Marina.
How do I check the water level at Lake Tawakoni?
Look at the water level section of this page: it pulls the Lake Tawakoni reading from TWDB every hour.
Does Lake Tawakoni have special fishing regulations?
Yes. TPWD sets lake specific limits here for Catfish. See the limits table on this page for the 2026-27 rules.
Is Lake Tawakoni stocked?
Yes. TPWD stocked 182,744 fingerling sunshine bass in 2026, and 12 stocking events are on record since 2024.
Are there fishing tournaments on Lake Tawakoni?
Upcoming: Bass Champs 2027 Stop #5 – Tawakoni on 2027-05-15, run by Bass Champs.
What town is closest to Lake Tawakoni?
Point is 8 miles north of the lake center, in Rains County.
Heading to Lake Tawakoni?
Check the level, then pick a ramp from the list above.