Lake Fork

Lake Fork Reservoir is located 65 miles east of Dallas on the on Lake Fork Creek, a major tributary of the Sabine River between Quitman, Alba, Emory, and Yantis, Texas. At 27,690 acres and 315 miles of shoreline, Lake Fork is one of the 10 largest lakes in Texas. Completed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife in 1980, Lake Fork was designed a premier bass fishing lake and currently holds records for 34 out of the Top 50 largemouth bass caught in Texas. If fishing is your sport then check out our Lake Fork waterfront homes and vacation rentals. More Lake Information

Lake Fork Calendar of Events

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THU

THU, AUG 7

Lake Fork Anglers Tournament at Oak Ridge Marina

We are changing our starting location from the Rainswood ramp to Oak Ridge Marina. We will still be meeting at 5 AM with checkin and paying of fees. At 0530 their restaurant opens for breakfast. Fishing to...

AUG

THU

THU, AUG 7

Lake Fork Anglers Meeting 8/7 following tournament

Due to officer vacations the meeting is being changed from the 2nd Thursday to the first for August only. Our meeting will follow the tournament and will be held inside Oak Ridge out of the sun. Approval...

AUG

SAT

SAT, AUG 9

William's Creek Crappie Club Meeting

WCCC August meeting starts at 4:00 PM. Come early if you want to visit with members or guest. David Askins is the guest speaker. Guest are welcome to attend.

SEP

SAT

SAT, SEP 6

Mad Dog Memorial Bass Tournament

On Saturday, February 15th, 1997 at 1:27pm, the Garland Police Department suffered a tremendous and tragic loss. Police Officer Michael David "Mad Dog" Moore was killed in the line of duty when...

SEP

FRI

FRI, SEP 19

Sealy Outdoors Big Bass Splash

ince founded by Texas angler Bob Sealy in 1984, Sealy Outdoors has been producing amateur fishing tournaments for the amateur angler. The well known Big Bass Splash is considered to be the world's largest...

Lake Fork News and Community

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Cleaning your firearms

Dreaming of your next successful hunt? Be sure your “Hunting Things to Do” list includes gun care. Plan for a happy and safe hunt by making sure your guns are as ready as you are. Here are a couple...

by Tom Behrens on 7/26/2014

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Tips for taking bass at night

Fishing at night during the hot summer months is the best way to beat the heat. Be on the water about an hour before total darkness to allow your eyes to adjust to the gathering darkness. The following are...

by Tom Behrens on 7/26/2014

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Attention squirrel hunters

Mepps® needs squirrel tails to create hand-tied, dressed hooks for their world-famous, fish-catching lures. They’ve been recycling squirrel tails for over half-a-century. In fact, they recycle more...

by Tom Behrens on 7/21/2014

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Looking for a place to hunt?

When licenses for the new license year (September 1, 2014 -August 31, 2015) go on sale on August 15, purchase a $48 Annual Public Hunting (APH) Permit in addition to your hunting license, and you can have...

by Tom Behrens on 7/21/2014

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Learn to camp: sign up now for fall workshops

Want to plan a unique family weekend? Want to get the kids out in nature? Try something radically different. Learn how to camp at a Texas Outdoor Family workshop. The camping experts at TPWD will teach you how...

by Tom Behrens on 7/20/2014

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$170,000 Featured

Great business opportunity in Alba. Operating restaurant has been in business in Alba for several years. Excellent location located on major Hwy 69. Restaurant features dining area, salad bar, fully equipped kitchen area, 2 bathrooms and includes...

Featured Waterfront

Beautiful lakefront house w/covered 2 stall boathouse w/one lift, on six acres. THIS IS A NON-SMOKING HOME. Charming inside & out. Families and fisherman welcome - sorry but no pets, Dish TV. Includes stainless steel grill, outdoor firepit...