Reservoir

Lavon Lake

Collin County, Texas

Lavon Lake is a 21,400-acre reservoir in Collin County, impounded in 1953 and doubled in size in 1974, with a 59-foot maximum depth. TPWD notes a special regulation on catfish.

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Surface area21,400 acres

Max depth59 ft

Shoreline—

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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Peaks in spring and fall

Crappie●●●○○

Good in winter and spring

White Bass●●●○○

Spring tributary run; summer off the dam

Channel Catfish●●○○○

Best early summer

Blue Catfish●●○○○

Bite best in winter

Boat launches

1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

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Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lavon Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before you fish.

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Local tips

Channel catfish hold along the dam rip-rap in early summer.
Blue catfish bite best in winter on live shad fished deep on points.
The lake has a special catfish regulation; check TPWD limits before keeping fish.

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