Ray Roberts Lake
Ray Roberts Lake is a 25,600-acre reservoir on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, impounded in 1987, with a 106-foot maximum depth. TPWD manages all game fish under statewide regulations.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Trophy fish mostly caught Feb-Mar
White Bass
Spring tributary run; summer off the dam
Blue Catfish
Improved; fish 10 lb and up present
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Crappie
Best in winter and spring
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Isle du Bois and Johnson Branch state park unitsParkTPWD lists both units nearby (Isle du Bois 940-686-2148; Johnson Branch 940-637-2294)Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Ray Roberts Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Ray Roberts Lake ↗Local tips
- Crappie school deep around structure in winter and move shallow to spawn in spring.
- White bass school near main-lake points and the dam in summer.
- USACE posts ramp closures; check before launching.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.