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Lake Nacogdoches

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

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Fish species in Lake Nacogdoches

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.

Lake Nacogdoches is mainly a largemouth bass destination, with bluegill and redear sunfish providing a useful alternative. Crappie and catfish are present but less numerous.

Where and how to fish

Look around vegetation edges, points, creek channels and docks. Crankbaits and spinnerbaits can cover vegetation when bass are active in cooler weather. In summer, try low-light topwaters before moving toward cover. TPWD also maps installed habitat. Read the lake-specific bass rules before keeping fish; this is not a place to assume the statewide default applies.

Access and time at the lake

Eastside and Westside parks have ramps, picnic areas, swimming access and restrooms. Westside also has a short nature trail. Camping is not allowed. A morning fishing session followed by a walk or picnic fits this lake better than planning to sleep at the access park.

Sources for this lake guide

Access and facilities

2 public or commercial access facilities are listed for Lake Nacogdoches. Listed facilities include parking at 2 sites, restrooms at 2 sites, courtesy docks at 2 sites, ADA access at 2 sites, and picnic areas at 2 sites.

Cover and structure

Useful fishing structure documented around Lake Nacogdoches includes boat docks, creek channels, points, and hydrilla.

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.

  • 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.

  • Black Crappie — 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.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

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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

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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

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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.

  • Longear Sunfish — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

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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.

  • Shortnose Gar — 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 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 Gar — 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.

  • Threadfin 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.

  • White Crappie — 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 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.

  • Florida 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.

  • 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.

  • Redspotted 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.

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