Lake Winnsboro | |
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Location | Wood County, Texas, United States |
Coordinates | 32°54′03.2″N95°21′03.6″W / 32.900889°N 95.351000°W |
Type | reservoir |
Primary inflows | Big Sandy Creek |
Primary outflows | Big Sandy Creek |
Built | June 15, 1961 |
First flooded | July 1, 1962 |
Surface area | 806 acres (326 ha) |
Max. depth | 23 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]
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]