Looking for a place to enjoy some serious largemouth bass? Lake Fork fishing may be just what you are looking for. In 1980, this lake was impounded, which means enclosed in a reservoir. Lake Fork is located outside of Dallas, Texas and boasts a whopping 27,264 acre surface area and a deep spot of 70 feet. Fishermen travel from far and wide to get the chance at catching some of the lake’s amazing bass.

There are a few regulations in placed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD.) First of all, any bass between the measurements of 16 and 24 inches cannot be kept. You are also only allowed to keep one bass over 24 inches and a total of 5 bass each day.

These regulations are very reasonable considering that this lake is among the most popular in all the United States. In fact, of the 50 largest bass caught in the state of Texas, 32 of them are caught in Fork. These regulations and the huge fish supply make it possible for all potential prize winners to try their hands at the sport.

Bass is not the only fish available to anglers who visit here. Black and white crappie, sunfish and catfish also call the lake home. For crappie, there is a 10 inch minimum length requirement except during the peak season (December, January and February.) During these months, there is no limit.

If you are a bass fishing buff, then fall, winter and spring are all good seasons, with the peak season being the middle of February through April. Lures that work best with this species tend to be jigs, plastic worms and crank baits.

Lake Fork is sure to please the casual as well as the serious bass fisher. It ranks right up there with the best spots in the U. S. For trophy quality largemouth bass.

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