Lake Tawakoni
Broad open water with sparse vegetation and scattered timber.
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No lake-specific possession ban found in the checked DSHS active list. Eating guidance and harvest rules are separate.
Eating guidance is shown in the individual fish profiles below.
Quick Limits
Lake TawakoniMain 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 | 14-inch minimum5 black bass combined daily; largemouth bass must be at least 14 inches. | No lake advisory listed |
| Crappie → | 25 combined | 10-inch minimum25 black and white crappie combined daily, including hybrids/subspecies; 10-inch minimum. | No lake advisory listed |
| Catfish → | Varies | Species-specificBlue and channel catfish: 25 combined daily and in possession. No more than 5 may be 20 inches or longer; only 1 of those may be 30 inches or longer. 5 flathead catfish daily; minimum length 18 inches. | No lake advisory listed |
| White Bass → | 25 | 10-inch minimum25 white bass daily; 10-inch minimum. | 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 Lake Tawakoni.
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides14-inch minimum · 5 combined daily
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus10-inch minimum · 25 combined daily
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis10-inch minimum · 25 combined daily
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatusNo minimum · 25 combined daily
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatusNo minimum · 25 combined daily
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris18-inch minimum · 5 daily
White Bass
Morone chrysops10-inch minimum · 25 daily
Boating, water & access
Before you launchWater level & storage
Elevation observed 2026-10-10 13:15 · 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 Lake Tawakoni
TPWD lists a four-lane ramp and camping at Lake Tawakoni State Park, five other public ramps and private facilities. Current access conditions are unconfirmed.
Directory checked 2026-10-10. Current launch status, closures and water depth at each ramp remain unconfirmed.
Navigation & shoreline
Broad open water with sparse vegetation and scattered timber.
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
Wind Point Park
Boat access listed by TPWD
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Current status unconfirmedTwo Mile Bridge East
Boat access listed by TPWD
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Current status unconfirmedKenny's Landing
Boat access listed by TPWD
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Current status unconfirmedClyde's Marina
Boat access listed by TPWD
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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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