Lake Winnsboro

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Lake Winnsboro
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Lake Winnsboro
Location Wood County, Texas, United States
Coordinates 32°54′03.2″N95°21′03.6″W / 32.900889°N 95.351000°W / 32.900889; -95.351000
Type reservoir
Primary inflows Big Sandy Creek
Primary outflows Big Sandy Creek
BuiltJune 15, 1961 (1961-06-15)
First floodedJuly 1, 1962 (1962-07-01)
Surface area806 acres (326 ha)
Max. depth23 ft (7.0 m) [1]
References [2] [3]

Lake Winnsboro is a lake located south-west of Winnsboro, Texas, and north-east of Quitman. [3]

The lake is located within the Sabine River basin. [1] [4]

The lake has a capacity of 8,100 acre-feet. [3]

Construction on the reservoir began on June 15, 1961. Impoundment of water began on July 1, 1962. In 1966 the crest of the service spillway was raised 2 feet. [2] [3]

The following types of fish are found in this lake: Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, and Redear Sunfish. [1] Lone Star Bass and Florida Largemouth Bass (both strains of Largemouth Bass) have been stocked into this lake. Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, and Flathead Catfish have also been stocked. [5]

Recreation

There are 3 boat ramps on this lake, all 3 with picnic areas. There is also a privately owned bait shop with a restaurant, motel, and RV park. [6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Fishing Lake Winnsboro". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Winnsboro
  3. 1 2 3 4 Association, Texas State Historical. "Lake Winnsboro". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  4. Division, Texas Travel and Information (1966). Texas Travel Handbook.
  5. "Stocking Report for Winnsboro". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  6. "Lake Winnsboro Access". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved 2025-06-02.