Lake Nacogdoches
Loco Bayou reservoir west of Nacogdoches, with hydrilla, American lotus, docks, points and creek channels.
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Nacogdoches
Largemouth bass longer than 16 inches must be released, except temporary ShareLunker retention under the specified conditions.
Eating guidance is shown in the individual fish profiles below.
Quick Limits
NacogdochesMain fish groups · Lake-specific daily bags. Open a fish profile for the full rule and eating guidance.
| Fish | Daily bag | Length rule | Eating guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass → | 5 combined | 16 in maximumKeep only largemouth bass 16 inches or shorter; five black bass combined daily. Bass 24+ inches may be held briefly in an aerated container for immediate weighing. A bass weighing 13+ pounds may be offered to ShareLunker: stop fishing and call TPWD at (903) 681-0550. Otherwise release immediately. Do not move it away from the reservoir unless TPWD instructs you; release any fish TPWD declines. | No lake advisory listed |
| Crappie → | 25 combined | 10 in minimumBlack and white crappie, hybrids and subspecies: 25 combined daily, with a 10-inch minimum. | No lake advisory listed |
| Catfish → | Varies by species | Varies by speciesBlue/channel catfish: 25 combined daily; at most ten may be 20 inches or longer. Flathead: five daily, 18-inch minimum. These harvest rules do not establish which species occur here. | No lake advisory listed |
| Sunfish → | No limit | No minimumSunfish have no minimum length or daily bag limit under the checked lake regulations. | No lake advisory listed |
Combined bags apply where shown. The general possession limit is twice the daily bag unless a specific exception sets another limit. A fish not named in an advisory is not guaranteed safe to eat.
Rule sources
TPWD lake regulations ↗DSHS eating guidance ↗Fish this lake
Individual lake profilesIdentification, limits, eating guidance and fishing approach for Nacogdoches.
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides16 in maximum · 5 combined daily
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus10 in minimum · 25 combined daily
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis10 in minimum · 25 combined daily
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatusNo minimum · 25 combined daily
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatusNo minimum · 25 combined daily
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirusNo minimum · No limit daily
Redear Sunfish
Lepomis microlophusNo minimum · No limit daily
Boating, water & access
Before you launchWater level & storage
Elevation observed 2026-10-10 13:45 · storage date 2026-10-10. Source times shown as published by TWDB. Provisional data may be revised.
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Water source & meaning
Elevation and storage have different observation times. Storage percentage describes the conservation pool, not flood storage. A low-water reading does not establish whether a particular ramp is usable.
TWDB source ↗Access on Nacogdoches
TPWD lists Eastside and Westside parks, with ramps, docks, restrooms, picnic and swimming areas. Its directory lists no fee and prohibits camping. Current ramp usability remains unconfirmed.
Directory checked 2026-10-10. Current launch status, closures and water depth at each ramp remain unconfirmed.
Navigation & shoreline
Loco Bayou reservoir west of Nacogdoches, with hydrilla, American lotus, docks, points and creek channels.
Standing timber and changing water levels can affect navigation. Plan launch and return conditions for your boat and access point.
No ramp or boating route is labeled safe or open without a current authority notice.
Lake habitat source ↗Featured access points
Eastside Park
One-lane boat ramp
No fee listed by TPWD
Current status unconfirmedWestside Park
Two-lane boat ramp
No fee listed by TPWD
Current status unconfirmedSpecies follows & community reports Optional
Community catch reports
Past 7 daysDistinct anglers reporting each species · Community reported, unverified. These are not fish totals or proof of current biting activity.
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