Lake
Livingston
Huge 82,600-acre reservoir on the Trinity River, spreads
into four counties. Operated by Trinity River Authority
and city of Houston. Stretching 52 miles long, the lake
has a timbered shoreline of 452 miles devoted mainly to
recreation. A host of lakeside parks, camps and marinas
offer complete range of services for camping, boating,
and fishing, including Lake Livingston State Park. Fishermen
take all native game species, plus trophy specimens of
Florida bass and huge stripers. Lake records include blue
catfish, 78 lb.; flathead catfish, 114 lb.; hybrid striped
bass, 12.88 lb.; largemouth bass, 12.45 lb.; striped bass,
31.5 lb.; and white crappie 1.35 lb. Accessible west of
Livingston off U.S. 190 and by many F.M. roads on both
sides of the lake.
Lake
Livingston State Park
From US 190: US 59 S 2.3 mi; FM 1988 SW 4 mi; FM 3126
N .5 mi; Park Rd 65 W .8 mi. On Lake Livingston. Wheeled
backin camper or tent sites 147 w/elec & water. Screened
shelters 10. Limit 14 days; rsvns acptd. Dump sta, fl
toilets, showers. Group pavilion; activity center. Swim-lake,
pool (in season, fee), boat ramps, playgrounds. Fish,
lighted fishing pier, fish-cleaning shelters, picnic,
bicycle trails, horseback riding, nature trails, ice,
groc. Fees vary weekday & weekend, winter rates. 409-365-2201