Lake Information

Lake Characteristics

Location: On the Sabine River in Shelby, Sabine and Newton counties, straddling the Texas-Louisiana state line. The dam is in Newton County approximately 24 miles northeast of Jasper.

Surface area: 181,600 acres

Maximum depth: 110 feet

Impounded: 1967

Aquatic Vegetation

Primarily non-native submersed plants such as hydrilla; a variety of native aquatic plants are also established.

Predominant Fish Species

• Largemouth bass
• Crappie
• Catfish
• White & striped bass

Reservoir Controlling Authority

Sabine River Authority

Toledo Bend Division
Rt. 1, Box 270, Burkeville, Texas 75932
(409) 565-2273

• Lake Records
• Current Fishing Report
• Stocking History
• Latest Survey Report

Water Conditions

Conservation Pool Elevation: 172 ft. msl

Fluctuation: 1-5 feet

Normal Clarity: Clear in middle and lower lake to slightly turbid in upper region.

Other helpful links:

• Consumption Advisory in effect
• Current Lake Level