FT Worth Boating Destinations

[kdmiller8251]

Greetings fellow IBOATS members. Need some help. I have recently relocated to FT Worth TX due to a lil ***** named Katrina. Where are there good places locally for fishing and boating?? Any help would greatly be appreciated. I have seen Lake FT Worth, I am actually stationed in the Navy at that lake, but have read the signs about PCB's. <br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Tallman

 

[JB]

Re: FT Worth Boating Destinations

Ahoy, Tallman.<br /><br />I live about 60 miles from Lake Worth (west) but have never fished it.<br /><br />Joe Pool is a nice boating/fishing lake if you can handle crowds and jetskis. I lived on Lake Grapevine 30 years ago. It was a fine fishing lake then.<br /><br />I am exclusively a fisherman who doesn't like crowds. My favorite fishing lakes are Lake Mineral Wells State Park and the best kept secret in Texas, Lake Palo Pinto.<br /><br />Other off-the-beaten-path lakes are Bridgeport and Possum Kingdom. Both beautiful places.<br /><br />Nate should check in here soon. He is also a recent relocator who is exploring the possibilities.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[kdmiller8251]

Re: FT Worth Boating Destinations

Thanks JB.<br /><br />I will have to check those out!<br />It sure is nice to be back Freshwater boating...<br /><br /><br />T

 

[rodbolt]

Re: FT Worth Boating Destinations

tis a bit of a haul but I spent many a day and night fishing lake whitney, low crowds, plenty of state parks, lots of BLM lands to hunt and explore. some really nice ramps. a word of caution if you decide to fish behind the dam, DO NOT park your vehilce below the high water marker. if you hear 3 horn blats be aware the water level is gonna change about 5-7 ft very soon and the current will be staggering. other than that the fishing behind the dam is about the best I ever did.

 

[jtexas]

Re: FT Worth Boating Destinations

Welcome to the metroplex, tallman...I've just noticed this thread.<br /><br />Any of the in-town metroplex lakes will be crowded with pleasure boats & jetskis during the spring & summer but now through memorial day is not a problem. I enjoy fishing on Joe Pool, Lewisville, Ray Hubbard, Grapevine, all good. Within 100 miles Cedar Creek & Richland Chambers are both excellent lakes, less crowded in the summer. A little farther, Texoma has excellent striped bass fishing, but you'll need a big boat.<br /><br />If you're after big bass Lake Fork is not too far. <br /><br />Near Waco, Tradinghouse and Fairfield are stocked with Redfish, haven't been yet but I'm anxious to give it a try. Fairfield & Monticello are both powerplant lakes with year round water temps in the 70's.<br /><br />www.texasfishingforum.com is a pretty good resource, also check out www.tpwd.state.tx.us