Lake
Tawakoni
36,700-acre
Sabine River Authority reservoir, one of the larger lakes
entirely within Texas; spreads over portions of three counties
with 200-mile shoreline. Hosts of marinas, camps and parks
along wooded shores with boat ramps, weather reporting station
and designated water ski areas. Some of the state's best
fishing in countless coves and inlets; more than five square
miles of submerged timber provide prime habitat. Lake records
for fish include flathead catfish 104 lb.; hybrid striped
bass, 15.25 lb.; largemouth bass, 9.53 lb.; white crappie,
1.56 lb., and striped bass, 20.25 lb. For information on
facilities contact Sabine River Authority at north end of
Iron Bridge Dam, off F.M. 47 south of Point. Lake is some
16 miles southeast of Greenville off U.S. 69; also accessible
from Commerce and nearby towns of Wills Point, Quinlan,
Edgewood, Emory, Point and Lone Oak.
Lake
Tawakoni State Park-
Located on the southeast side of the lake at Wills Point,
this 320-acre park has facilities for camping, hiking, swimming,
and fishing. From U.S. 80, take F.M. 47 or F.M. 751 north
to Lake Tawakoni and Wind Point Park
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