Lake Findley

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Lake Findley
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Lake Findley
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Lake Findley
Location Jim Wells County, near Alice, Texas
Coordinates 27°47.52′N98°3.85′W / 27.79200°N 98.06417°W / 27.79200; -98.06417
Type reservoir
Primary inflows Chiltipin Creek
Primary outflows Chiltipin Creek
Basin  countriesUnited States
Surface area247 acres (100 ha)
Max. depth12 ft (3.7 m)
Surface elevation192 ft (59 m)

Lake Findley, also known as Lake Alice, is a reservoir on Chiltipin Creek about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) north of the city of Alice, Texas. The reservoir was formed in 1965 by the construction of a dam across the creek. The dam and lake are managed by the City of Alice. Lake Findley serves as a venue for recreation, especially fishing.

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Fish and plant life

Lake Findley has been stocked with species of fish intended to improve the utility of the reservoir for recreational fishing. Fish present in Lake Findley include crappie, bluegill, catfish, sunfish, largemouth bass, and alligator gar.

Recreational uses

The most popular recreational use of the lake is fishing.