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Lake Nocona
Lake
Lake Nocona or Farmer's Creek Reservoir was begun in 1959 and completed in October 1960. It is formed by a dam on Farmer's Creek about nine miles northeast of Nocona, Texas in northeastern Montague County and is owned and operated by North Montague County Water Supply District.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Threadfin Shad, Largemouth Bass, White Crappie and 1 more species.
4 fish species in 8 public records within 2 km of Lake Nocona since 2000.
- 4 records · 2016
- Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides2 records · 2010
- White Crappie Pomoxis annularis1 record · 2017
- 1 record · 2002
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Farmers-Mud watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (Fishes of Texas Project, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lake Nocona?
- Lake Nocona is a lake in Texas.
- Can you swim at Lake Nocona?
- There is no fixed answer for Lake Nocona: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Lake Nocona in Texas. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
- How is Lake Nocona rated?
- Lake Nocona in Texas has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 62 reviews.
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Location & Contact
Texas 76255
Texas 76255
🏞️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check for boat launch facilities and fees
- ›Obtain required fishing licenses before arrival
- ›Be aware of lake-specific regulations and restrictions
- ›Monitor water quality reports before swimming
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