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Inks Lake
Lake
Reservoir with fishing, paddling, a swimming hole & an adjacent state park for camping & golf.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, White Bass and 22 more species.
25 fish species in 109 public records within 2 km of Inks Lake since 2000.
- Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus14 records · 2026
- Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides13 records · 2024
- 11 records · 2016
- Freshwater Drum Aplodinotus grunniens10 records · 2026
- 9 records · 2014
- Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus6 records · 2026
- Flathead Catfish Pylodictis olivaris6 records · 2016
- Smallmouth Buffalo Ictiobus bubalus6 records · 2014
Show all 25 species
- 6 records · 2012
- 4 records · 2014
- Gizzard Shad Dorosoma cepedianum3 records · 2024
- Longnose Gar Lepisosteus osseus3 records · 2024
- Warmouth Lepomis gulosus2 records · 2026
- Redear Sunfish Lepomis microlophus2 records · 2026
- Rio Grande Longear Sunfish Lepomis aquilensis2 records · 2015
- Western Mosquitofish Gambusia affinis2 records · 2013
- 2 records · 2013
- Black Crappie Pomoxis nigromaculatus1 record · 2017
- Florida Largemouth Bass Micropterus floridanus1 record · 2015
- Bigscale Logperch Percina macrolepida1 record · 2015
- 1 record · 2014
- 1 record · 2014
- Guadalupe Bass Micropterus treculii1 record · 2014
- Longear Sunfish Lepomis megalotis1 record · 2013
- White Crappie Pomoxis annularis1 record · 2002
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Buchanan-Lyndon B. Johnson Lakes 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 (iNaturalist research-grade observations, Fishes of Texas Project, GBIF dataset, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)). 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 Inks Lake?
- Inks Lake is a lake in Texas.
- Can you swim at Inks Lake?
- There is no fixed answer for Inks Lake: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Inks Lake in Texas. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
- How is Inks Lake rated?
- Inks Lake in Texas has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 131 reviews.
- What amenities does Inks Lake have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Inks Lake include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
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🏞️ 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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