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Lone Star Lake

Fishing information for Lone Star Lake in Palo Pinto County, Texas, including documented fish, lake facts, access planning, cover, and official regulations sources.

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Fish species in Lone Star Lake

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Lone Star Lake is a reservoir in Palo Pinto County, Texas, and covers about 1,516 acres and reaches about 40 feet at its deepest point; with a simple first look, keep one cast near the warmest bank after checking the bank.

Access and facilities

TPWD's access chart lists 2 public or commercial access facilities for Lone Star Lake. The chart shows parking at 2 sites, restrooms at 2 sites, courtesy docks at 1 site, and picnic areas at 2 sites. Ramp availability, fees, and operating conditions should be confirmed on the official access page before departure.

Cover and structure

Useful fishing structure documented around Lone Star Lake includes brush and woody cover and creek channels.

Fishing regulations

TPWD indicates that statewide freshwater fishing regulations apply to Lone Star Lake. Confirm the current statewide bag and length limits before fishing because rules can change.

Planning a fishing trip to Lone Star Lake

Lone Star Lake is a reservoir in Palo Pinto County, Texas. TPWD places the water in Morris County on Ellison Creek, on the west side of the City of Lone Star. The official lake profile lists 1,516 surface acres, a maximum depth of 40 feet, and an impoundment date of 1943. Use these measurements as planning references rather than guarantees of current water level or navigability.

Where to begin fishing

Useful fishing structure documented around Lone Star Lake includes brush and woody cover and creek channels. TPWD describes normal clarity as moderate consumption advisory in effect.

For bass, begin around brush and woody cover and creek channels. Use moving baits to cover water, then slow down with jigs or soft plastics after locating fish.

For catfish, sample windblown flats, creek channels, and deeper edges with fresh natural bait while keeping the presentation close to bottom.

For white or striped bass, watch for bait and birds over points, humps, and open water; sonar is often more useful than shoreline cover for finding schools.

For sunfish, concentrate on protected shallow cover with small hooks, light line, and compact natural baits or jigs.

Access and facilities

TPWD’s access chart lists 2 public or commercial access facilities for Lone Star Lake. The chart shows parking at 2 sites, restrooms at 2 sites, courtesy docks at 1 site, and picnic areas at 2 sites. Ramp availability, fees, and operating conditions should be confirmed on the official access page before departure.

Regulations and current conditions

TPWD indicates that statewide freshwater fishing regulations apply to Lone Star Lake. Confirm the current statewide bag and length limits before fishing because rules can change.

Before leaving home, check the official TPWD lake page for current access notices, invasive-species advisories, lake-level links, and any updated fishing information. Conditions at a large reservoir can differ considerably from one arm or access point to another.

Using this fishing guide

Use the map to confirm the location, then follow the linked fish profiles to narrow tackle, bait, and presentation choices. This page separates sourced lake facts from general trip-planning guidance. It will continue to be expanded as newer survey, stocking, access, and regulation records become available.

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Explore nearby waters, including local Featured destinations. Check each page for access and fishing restrictions.

Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas Lake Finder

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas Lake Finder

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas Lake Finder

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Redbreast Sunfish — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas Lake Finder

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Redbreast Sunfish — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Redear Sunfish — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas Lake Finder

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Redear Sunfish — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Spotted Bass — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas Lake Finder

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Spotted Bass — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Bass — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas Lake Finder

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Bass — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bantam Sunfish — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Blue Catfish — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bowfin — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Chain Pickerel — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Dollar Sunfish — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Gizzard Shad — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Wiper — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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