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Prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels.
New rules require that all boats operating on public fresh water anywhere in Texas be drained after use.
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Boating and fishing access is provided by the Corps of Engineers, Marion County, and private marinas. Launch fees are charged at most boat ramps; however, the Corps maintains five free ramps in addition to developed park areas. Visit the lake website for current ramp conditions. Campsites with water and electricity are available at Brushy Creek, Buckhorn Creek, Johnson Creek, and Alley Creek.

Boat Ramps on Lake O' the Pines.

ANGLING OPPORTUNITIES

This lake's diverse fish community offers many angling opportunities. White bass are native to the Cypress River Basin; the population is abundant and contains many legal-size fishes. Crappie, also popular with anglers, are quite abundant with large proportions of legal-size fish available. Both white and black crappie are present with black crappie being the dominant species. Channel, blue, and flathead catfish are all present. The largemouth bass population is abundant with many legal-size fish available for harvest. Sunfish (bluegill, redear, and redbreast) are abundant with quality-size fish available.
PREDOMINANT FISH SPECIES

• Largemouth bass
• Spotted bass
• Blue, channel & Flathead catfish
• White bass
• Crappie
• Sunfish
• Chain pickerel

Fish Weight Records for Lake O' the Pines
Current Fishing Report
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report

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FISHING COVER / STRUCTURE

Structural habitat is comprised of inundated timber, brush, creek channels, and rip rap. Aquatic macrophytes are present in moderate densities throughout the reservoir. Hydrilla is the dominant aquatic plant species.

AQUATIC VEGETATION

Coverage ranges from 15% to 20% of the lake's surface area. Dominant species include hydrilla, buttonbush, water primrose and American lotus.

FISHING REGULATIONS

All species are currently managed under statewide regulations.

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