Why You Should Visit Lake Texoma This Weekend




Lake Texoma was completed in 1944 for the purpose of flood control and as a source of hydroelectric power from the Denison Dam. One of the largest lakes in Texas, it has a surface area of over 89,000 acres. Our beautiful lake is the most developed and most popular lake in the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Tulsa District, attracting over 6 million visitors each year. Lake Texoma is a favorite weekend getaway for all seasons. Here's why. Biking Eisenhower State Park has 4 miles of scenic trails bordering the lakeshore for beginning to intermediate level bikers. Steep grades and rocks along the trail will keep the experienced rider entertained, as well. Birding Enjoy the sight of migrating shore birds stopping by Hagerman Wildlife Refuge for a break in their long journey south. The vibrant fall colors are photo worthy alone. Camping Lake Texoma has many campsites available whether you like to pitch a tent, stay in your own RV or want to rent a cabin for the weekend. See a full list of camping, resorts and RV parks here. Camping is a great way to connect with family and friends or just rejuvenate your soul. Fishing Fish for free at Eisenhower State park, no license required and they even have a tackle-loaner program. For those who prefer to go on a guided trip, Lake Texoma has the friendliest professional guides to call on. Fishing on Texoma is a real treat whether you are just starting out or an experience angler. Hiking Lake Texoma has a variety of scenic hiking and nature trails rugged enough for backpacking and mild enough for a leisurely stroll down a beautiful path surrounded by nature. Whatever your interests, Lake Texoma has something for everyone. Sightseeing opportunities are varied and abundant. Tourist attractions include museums, art galleries, historical places and resorts. The scenic drive alone is worth your time. Don't forget to bring your camera.




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Lake Texoma Current Weather Alerts

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Lake Texoma Weather Forecast

Thursday

Severe Tstms

Hi: 85

Thursday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 56

Friday

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 65

Friday Night

Rain Showers

Lo: 55

Saturday

Rain Showers

Hi: 57

Saturday Night

Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 51

Sunday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 61

Sunday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 49


Lake Texoma Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 4/18: 615.51 (-1.49)



Lake Texoma

Fishing Report from TPWD (Apr. 17)

GOOD. Water normal stain; 58 degrees; 1.53 feet below pool. Striped bass fishing is great drifting live shad around the islands or past the bridges near the rivers. Rain should finish off the spawn and look for bait on the banks with feeding fish near them. Top waters are working on sandy flats in 2-8 feet of water. Smallmouth bass are good on live shad along the bluffs on the banks in 2-4 feet of water. Also fair on spooks early and look for largemouth off the banks in 6-12 feet of water on main lake points near rocks. Catfish are fair on cut shad along the rocks in 30-45 feet of water. Drifting cut rough fish or gizzard shad in 5-10 feet of water near the river could produce a big fish after a rain with an inflow of dirty water. Crappie are good on brush piles in 12-18 feet of water on jigs using electronics to locate active fish working in and out of the brush. Look for spawners shallow with warmer temperatures in the forecast. Report by Jacob Orr, Guaranteed Guide Service Lake Texoma. Threadfin shad are spawning along the banks. Hybrid stripers are good on topwaters in the morning along rocky banks. Some days the egrets are working leading the way to fish. Some schooling activity under gulls. After the morning bite ends switch to swimbaits and Alabama rigs in 10-25 feet of water on the edges and dropoffs. This pattern should hold for the next 4-6 weeks while shad spawn near docks and banks. Report by John Blasingame, Adventure Texoma Outdoors.

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