SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS LAKES
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Texas lakes, rivers and the hundreds of shoreline miles provide endless opportunities for the outdoors afficianado. Come fish our lakes, ride our rivers and enjoy our shores.
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| Lake | Description |
Braunig
Acres: 1,350
Near town of
San Antonio | City owner reservoir on Arroyo Seco - tributary of the San Antonio River. Activities include boating, fishing with lake side picnicking. Located a few miles southeast of San Antonio off I-37. Also accessible from Elmendorf and Floresville. |
Calaveras
Acres: 3,624
Near town of
San Antonio | Impoundment on Calaveras Creek known as a pre-eminent Texas bass lake. Facilities include those for boating (ramps) and picnicking. Accessible a few miles southeast of San Antonio off US 181 south and Loop 1604. |
Canyon Lake
Acres:8,240
Near town of
New Braunfels | One of the most scenic in Texas set amongst steep-shouldered evergreen hills. Here you'll find public parks along the shore offering picnicking, camping/trailer areas and boat ramps. There are also 2 yacht clubs, 2 marinas, fishing groups and ski club along with loads of other activities. Excellent fishing. Located approximately 20 miles north of New Braunfels via Texas 46 and FM 2722 (north); or FM 306 north of I-35. Also accessible from the towns of Sattler, San Marcos and Blanco. |
Casa Blanca
Acres: 1,656
Near town of
Laredo | This recreational lake also supplies water for Casa Blanca Public Golf Course. Amenities offered: bait & tackle shop, boat rentals, skiing, fishing, boating, swimming area and picnic grounds. Lake record of 9.38 lbs. for largemouth bass. Approximately 10 minutes from Laredo. |
Choke Canyon Reservoir.
Acres:25,733
Near town of
Three Rivers | Located mid-way between Corpus Christi and San Antonio this reservoir on the Frio River has been stocked with largemouth, florida and striped bass, crappie, channel and blue catfish and sunfish. Three Rivers State Park offers camping, picnicking, and camping. Townsite of Old Calliham (within the park) has campsites, 7-lane boat ramp, rock jetty, screened shelters, fishing pier, fish-cleaning stations, trails, swimming area, and concession facilities. Located approximately 13 miles west of Three Rivers on Texas 72. |
Corpus Christi
Acres:19,336
Near town of
Mathis | Located a few miles west of Mathis off Texas 359 or via Alice, this reservoir is located on the Nueces River and popular for swimming, fishing, boating, sailing and skiing. The upper reaches of this 27 mile long lake offer excellent habitat for fish. There are several spots around the shore with fishing camps and marinas. (See Lake Corpus Christi State Park information/Mathis.) |
Medina Lake
Acres: 5,575
Near town of
Bandera | Impoundment on Medina River with year-round fishing. Popular for water sports. Located about 23 miles southeast of Bandera via Texas 16 to Pipe Creek. Also accessible via Castroville. |
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