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Lake Fayette County Profile

Lake Fayette County is a great bass fishing lake with a similar slot limit to Fork (14 to 24) which has produced a healthy population of big largemouth up to the lake record of 12.25 pounds. We urge you to give Bill Speer a call and set up a trip to learn this lake and enjoy the great bass fishing. Besides bass it has a good population of huge blue cats. Impounded in 1978 the lake is 2,400 surface acre feet.

Lake Fayette County is one of the top Power Plant Lakes where on a 2400 acre impoundment you have a chance of catching that bass of a lifetime. The Lake is under the Lower Colorado River Authority.

Location	Lake Fayette County is located 15 miles northeast of La Grange Texas, off State Highway 159 in Fayette County.
Fishing Regulations	Largemouth bass-three per day with none between 14 and 24 inches with only one bass over 24 in possession otherwise, Same as statewide.
Comments	If you like consistently catching large bass, this is one of the most productive lakes I've ever fished. Catches of 20-50 fish per day are very common, especially in the spring. This lake has almost every type of structure, hydrilla, pepper grass, lilly pads, timber, rip rap, sand, creek and river channels. The newly improved facilities that the LCRA put in place makes fishing there more enjoyable. One thing to keep in mind about this lake, fishing pressure can be very high at times. If you've ever been to Fork in the springtime, you'll understand what I mean. Don't let all the other boats fool you though. Savvy bass fishermen still pull large numbers of fish from the lake and safely release them. Please release your catch. Most taxidermists can make a better looking fiberglass replica from a picture anyway and the fish swims away to be caught another day!
Facilities	There are two launching ramps, Park Prairie which is marked on the map above as number one. Park Prairie is located off Hwy. 196 and is open year round (409-249-9923) and the other launch is at Oak Thicket which is marked on the map above as number 2. Oak Thicket is located off Hwy 159 and is open only on weekends and holidays (409-249-5322).
Fishing Tip	If you're looking for that 19 lb. state record, this may not be the lake for you. If you like catching large numbers of fish in the 2-7 lb class, this lake's right up your alley! One of the most consistent patterns is a Carolina rigged centipede in a watermelon color. Watch what other fisherman are doing and then do something different. I've found that although I'll catch some fish in the grass or in timber, the large majority of the fish are on subtle drops away from structure. Also in the fall, the lake explodes with schooling action!!! Try a clear Tiny Torpedo or Fluke shad colored worm to get in on some of the hottest topwater action around. If the fish seem to come up and then go down, try ripping a Little George through the school. Another productive pattern in the spring is to drift waterdogs behind the boat over grass flats. For those of you who are artificial lure traditionalists, a Carolina rigged "waterdog colored" lizard will do almost as good. I also on occasion have been known to pull out the trusty fly rod. For those of you who have never felt a 4 lb bass on a fly rod, this is something you must not miss! Be sure and bring your heart medicine!!! Give me a call at (281) 499-3799 cell (713)819-7255 or email me at for some exciting Fayette bassfishing!- Bill Speer
Lake Records & Ratings
Species	Record	Rating
Largemouth Bass	12.25 lbs.
Blue Catfish	65.00 lbs.
Links
Texas Parks and Wildlife ~ Fishing Report Bass Fishing Home Page ~ Texas Lake Reports		Texas Parks and Wildlife ~ Regulations
Lake	Fayette County	Fishing	Information

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