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Lake Sabine
 Sabine Lake is a 100-square mile lake that is really not a lake at all, but a bay system leading to the Gulf of Mexico. As a result, it is a mixture of freshwater from the feeder Neches and Sabine Rivers on the north end and incoming tidal saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico on the south. The lake is popular for fishing, boating, sail-boarding and other water sports. See our Fishing Page for guides.
Sabine Lake is just over little over an hour from Houston lies on the Texas and Louisina borders. The lake is touted to be the state's largest redfish and flounder populations.
 THe lake has lots of ammenities that make it a favorite spot. Pleasure Island lines the north side of the lake and provides lots of waterside excitement -- a marina, several fishing piers ( including a lighted, concrete pier at Walter Umprhrey State Park on the southend of the island), several boat ramps, a rv park and hundreds of great spots for family picnicing. | |
Lake Sam Rayburn - Full Details
A 114,500-acre lake impounded in 1965. It is the largest lake wholly within state of Texas. Giant lake in heart of Angelina National Forest. Corps of Engineers and National Forests Service parks, camps, marinas and recreational areas dot 560-mile shoreline. Open water for all types of boating activities, plus huge areas of flooded timber provide prime fish habitat. Fishermen take black bass, white bass, striped bass, Florida bass, walleye, crappie, catfish and bream. Boat roads through flooded timber areas. Hunting. Jasper Chamber of Commerce, 246 Milam Street, Jasper, TX 75951. 409/384-2762. Recreational areas include Twin Dikes Marina, a site for major professional bass fishing tournaments including the annual Bassmasters Invitational and McDonald's Big Bass tournaments. Overlook park at the dam and powerhouse offers drinking water, sanitary facilities and picnic facilities | |
Lake Livingston --
A 90,000 acre lake on the Trinity River impounded in 1969. It spreads into four counties, and stretches 52 miles long, and has a 452 mile timbered shoreline devoted mainly to recreation. Private, public, and state facilities. "Water Wonderland" of good fishing, water sports, recreation, with a host of lakeside parks, camps and marinas offering a complete range of services for camping, boating, and fishing, including Lake Livingston State Park. Fishermen take all native game species, plus trophy specimens of Florida bass and huge stripers. Popular area for Winter Texans. Between Huntsville and Livingston on US 190, and Trinity on Hwy 19. Hunting area! Crappie tournament late in Spring. CONTACT: Lake Livingston Tourism Council, Box 1802, Livingston TX 77351,
1-800-766-LAKE.
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Chambers County
Lake Anahuac -- a 5,000 acre lake, once known as Turtle Bay.
In order to ensure a reliable source of fresh water, the Liberty/Chambers Navigation District purchased Turtle Bay from the State of Texas in 1953. The district maintains a levee system surrounding the south, west and north sides of the lake to prevent salt water intrusion into the system. The lake can receive water from both the Turtle Bayou watershed as well as by direct diversion from the Trinity River by pumping if necessary. When pumping is required, the water flows through a gate structure on the river into Big Hog Bayou and is then lifted into the lake by a pumping station located on the northwest corner of the lake.
In addition to protecting the lake, the south levee of Lake Anahuac has been established as a site on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail Map for the Upper Texas Coast. Public parking is available and foot traffic is allowed during daylight hours. The trail is bordered by woodlands, fresh and brackish marshes and the open waters of Lake Anahuac and Trinity Bay.
USGS Map from Topozone
Trinity Bay -- This 82,000 acre bay is the northern portion of the four bay Galveston Bay system. The bay, approximately twenty miles long, heads at the mouth of the Trinity River delta, which is the site of early Anahuac. Trinity Bay stretches from Anahuac to the Houston Ship Channel. To the east, Trinity Bay fronts on the vast network of Chambers County marshes and prairie land. It lies about 25 miles from the waters of the open Gulf of Mexico. To the west, home of Beach City line the shores.
East Galveston Bay -- a
44,000 acre Bay behind Bolivar Peninsula.
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B.A. Steinhagen Lake
 This 13,700-acre lake is located between Jasper and Woodville on the Angelina and Neches rivers. Martin Dies Jr. State Park maintained by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department straddles the lake and is a favorite spot for camping (181 campsites, 46 screened shelters), fishing, boating and swimming Hiking trails give an excellent opportunity for wildlife viewing and a new foot bridge allows access to the Wildlife Management Area adjacent to the park. Wildlife includes woodpeckers, bluebirds, heron, wood duck, cranes, deer, raccoons and alligators. Canoes are available for rental..
The Army Corps of Engineers operates six other facilities. On the Angelina and Neches Rivers, Steinhagen Lake is one of the favorite fishing and duck hunting spots for area sportsmen. The abundant water fowl share the lake with alligators that can sometimes be seen along U.S. Highway 190 between Woodville and Jasper.
Paddling club pictures of the lake. | |
 Boomtown USA--
Set on the shores of a sparkling 100-acre fishing lake near historic Beaumont, Texas, Boomtown USA is a fun, family-oriented waterpark, fishing resort and RV ark, all rolled into one! Fishing, boating, camping, swimming, RV hookups, cabins, restaurant, tent camping. On I-10 near Vidor.
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Smith Lake RV and Swimming Park --
A private lake. Features fishing, swimming, RV hookups, scuba diving, picnic area, laundry, showers. Swimming Park open summer months. White sandy beaches In Orange County.
790 West Tram Road
Vidor
409-769-6745 | |
Keith Lake
 This 1,050-acre lake is part of a major drainage system for southern Jefferson County, this shallow lake actually is one of several lakes in a chain. Located west of Highway 87 between Port Arthur and Sabine pass. Fishing and Boating. Public launching ramp in Sea Rim State Park provides access via canal into Fence Lake and then into other lakes in the chain. Private fee ramp located at Junior's landing on Highway 87 north of Sabine Pass is on the west shore of Keith Lake and provides access to other lakes in the chain -- Johnson Lake, Shell Lake, Mud Lake and Fence Lake | |
Knight's Lake
Shallow marsh lake south of Johnson Lake and east
of Salt lake. Private Property. No public access.
Ten Mile Cut --
This part of Keith lake drainage, connecting Mud lake with Clam lake. The eastern end of this cut is in Sea Rim State Park and the remainder is in McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge. Boating and fishing.
Clam Lake --
This 1,000-acre, shallow lake is part of the Keith Lake drainage system. It lies within the McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge about 12 miles west of Sabine Pass. Access through the entry gate at McFaddin national Wildlife Refuge. Fishing and public waterfowl hunting during season. Primitive launch ramp for very small, light boats located on the south end of the lake.
Star Lake
This shallow marsh lake located in western part of McFaddin
National Wildlife Refuge forms the western most lake in the Keith Lake drainage system. Public waterfowl hunting in season.
Round Lake
Shallow marsh lake in the southeaster part of the J.D. Murphee Wildlife Management Area. No public access.
Lost lake
Shallow marsh lake in the southeaster part of the J.D. Murphee Wildlife Management Area. No public access.
Texas Bayou
This channel drains the marsh south of Sabine Pass, and flows into the Sabine River south of Sabine Pass. Fishing and boating. Access via public boat ramps in Sabine Pass and down channel to the mouth of the bayou. Private free ramp located where the county road (jetty road) crosses the bayou south of Sabine Pass.
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Lake Tejas
 Lake Tejas, located on FM 256 East, is owned and operated by the Colmesneil Independent School District. The spring-fed lake, dug out in the shape of Texas by the National Youth Administration in 1939, and named after the Tejas Indians, has clean and clear water that is tested each year for safety in both swimming and fishing.
Lake Tejas is opened in the summer months starting from May-Memorial Week-end to September-Labor Day Week-end. Lifequards postions are open for ages 16 up. Application are now being accepted (call 409-837-5757 ext 100. The money made from the Lake Tejas benefits all the students of the district.
Each summer the many visitors are drawn to the large swimming area, with concession stand, diving boards, canoes, and camp sites with picnic tables. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, black bass, catfish, crappie, and hybrid perch.
An added feature for the 2006 summer will be the giant Wet Willie Slide. For more information contact the Administration office at 409-837-5757 ext 100.
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Toledo Bend --
Fishing
This 186,000 acre lake is located along the Texas/Louisiana
border. The lake extends up the Sabine River 65
miles and is surrounded by typical mixed pine, hardwood forests. It is the largest man-made reservoir in the south. The lake was built on the Sabine River and numerous large creeks feed the reservoir. The reservoir is used for water supply, hydroelectric power and recreation.
It is the largest man-made reservoir in the south. The lake was built on the Sabine River and numerous large creeks feed the reservoir. . With much of the flooded area still containing standing timber in the early days,
excellent habitat was provided for the booming fish populations. Thus the reputation of being the top bass lake in the country was gained. The stocking of striped bass and the hybrids added much to the fishing opportunities; many claim the crappie fishing is the best to be found,
and the appearance of white or sand bass has furthered the fame of this huge lake. A part of the Texas shoreline is within the Sabine National Forest. Excellent facilities ranging from wilderness to resort quality are abundant.
The lake also features boating, swimming and water sports activities. It supplies power to a hydroelectric power plant There is a Sabine River Authority Recreational Site 7 park owned and operated by the Sabine River Authority, located on Toledo Bend Reservoir.
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Lake Charlotte
This small lake off of the Trinity River is a favorite for paddles because of its accessibility. The lake is just east of the Trinity River and just north of the I-10 bridge across the Trinity.
Cedar Hill Park borders the lake and has a small sandy beach. About 30 miles east of Houston, take exit 810 off of I-10, and go north about 3 miles on 563 and turn east on Lake Charlotte Road. T The entrance to the park is on the right about a mile down the road.. There is a very primitive boat launch leading to the lake and several picnic tables.
 USGS map
Outdoorsstudies.com has good pictures of a paddling trip on Lake Charlotte and Kayakguide.com has a good description of the birds and wildlife at the lake.
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