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Eagle Mountain Lake is an area lake with big bass that is geared more toward the boat fishermen.

Contour Map of Eagle Mountain Lake

Lake Characteristics

Location: On the West Fork Trinity River, just north of Fort Worth and Lake Worth in Tarrant County
Surface area: 8,738 acres
Maximum depth: 47 feet
Impounded: 1932

Water Conditions

Current Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 649 ft. msl
Fluctuation: 2-9 feet
Normal Clarity: Clear in the lower end near the dam, stained in the upper end

Reservoir Controlling Authority

Tarrant Regional Water District
10201 North Shore Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76135
(817) 237-8585
www.trwd.com

Aquatic Vegetation

Very little at present; controlling authority has initiated attempts to establish native aquatic vegetation in the reservoir.

Predominant Fish Species

Current Lake Records

All-Ages

SpeciesWeightLengthDateAnglerBait or Lure
Bass, Hybrid Striped11.9028.50Jun 13, 1992Elizabeth Williams 
Bass, Largemouth16.0026.00Feb 27, 2022Robert Bandy 
Bass, Smallmouth5.3620.50Jun 13, 2007Cody DavisEzee Jig 
Bass, Spotted2.9916.75Jun 13, 2002Donald MooreBanoit – crankbait 
Bass, White3.5618.00Mar 7, 1994Greg Blevins 
Bass, Yellow0.7210.50Feb 18, 2018Gordon W. Burelljig 
Buffalo, Smallmouth20.5030.75Mar 5, 2012Ronnie Eidsoncorn 
Carp, Common9.0025.00Jan 16, 2006William Van Husschicken liver 
Catfish, Blue53.0745.00Mar 24, 2021Bob MattesonCut Shad 
Catfish, Channel9.0727.00Feb 28, 2010Ernest Doka Srcut shad 
Catfish, Flathead73.0051.50Apr 13, 1998Johnny Morton 
Characins3.3017.75Sep 6, 2000Percy Wilsongrasshopper 
Crappie, Black2.3714.75Jan 8, 2017Ramiro Balero Jr.Team Ricky Jigs 
Crappie, White2.6316.00Mar 9, 2005Chris Stewartpanfish assassin 
Drum, Freshwater12.2428.63Jul 10, 2009Beau Bishopshad 
SpeciesWeightLengthDateAnglerBait or Lure
Catfish, Channel3.6722.60May 3, 1999Robert Ramirezmicro jig 
Crappie, White1.2513.00May 3, 1999Victoria Stokesdeep clouser minnow 
Drum, Freshwater2.5017.30May 3, 1999Robert Ramirezmicro jig 
SpeciesWeightLengthDateAngler
Buffalo, Smallmouth28.6534.75Aug 8, 1998Garren King
Carp, Grass49.15Dec 26, 2020Alexander Vokes
Drum, Freshwater4.0019.00Aug 23, 1998Garren King
Gar, Longnose12.6047.00Apr 23, 2010Louis Bertschy
Gar, Spotted7.3333.00Aug 28, 2016Joshua Lesinski

Note: Bow fishing for blue, channel and flathead catfish was legal only from September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2008. Applications for bow fishing records can no longer be accepted for these species.

Junior Angler

SpeciesWeightLengthDateAnglerBait or Lure
Bass, Hybrid Striped7.7925.13Apr 9, 2020Jeremy W. Barnettjig 
Bass, Largemouth10.3526.25Mar 9, 2019Ethan Powelljig 
Bass, White1.6615.00Jun 11, 2020Hunter James Campbellrat-l-trap 
Carp, Common9.0025.00Jan 16, 2006William Van Husschicken liver 
Catfish, Blue50.4541.00Mar 14, 2014Randy CooksCut shad 
Catfish, Channel7.3626.00Nov 22, 2023Carson WrightPunch Bait 
Catfish, Flathead31.1539.00Feb 2, 2020Lane Medlockshad 
Crappie, Black1.3113.25Feb 6, 2013Emma Borchardtslab bandit 
Crappie, White2.6314.50Jan 25, 2014Adam Nowakjig 
Drum, Freshwater12.2428.63Jul 10, 2009Beau Bishopshad 
Sunfish, Bluegill0.357.50Oct 5, 2007Gregg Lee Fullerlive grubworm 
Sunfish, Redear0.408.50Oct 2, 2022Brandon ToddWorm 

Catch and Release Records (by length)

All Ages

SpeciesLengthDateAnglerBait or Lure
Bass, Largemouth26.25Mar 9, 2019Ethan Powelljig 
Bass, White15.75May 18, 2023Shawn M. NicholsMegabass Griffon 6cc 
Catfish, Blue45.00Mar 24, 2021Bob MattesonCut Shad 
Crappie, Black15.00Jan 27, 2014Cassey Loflin-Freemanshakespearemicroseries/mi 

Junior Angler

SpeciesLengthDateAnglerBait or Lure
Bass, Largemouth26.25Mar 9, 2019Ethan Powelljig 
Catfish, Blue41.00Mar 14, 2014Randy CooksCut shad