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Lake Texoma

Denison, Texas — Grayson County.

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74,686Surface acres (whole lake) · TPWD
100 ftMax depth
1944Impounded
32Public access sites
3.2 miShoreline trails

Surface area: TPWD (official surface acres); the USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 138608662, 2 mapped parts) measures 85,876 acres; shared with Oklahoma, acreage is the whole lake; max depth from TPWD.

Location & fast facts

Where Lake Texoma is in Texas

The red circle marks Lake Texoma.

Fast facts

About Lake Texoma

  • County: Grayson
  • City or town on the shore: Denison
  • Location (TPWD): A Red River impoundment on the Texas-Oklahoma border northwest of Sherman-Denison, west of US 75
  • Impounded: 1944 (TPWD)
  • Controlling authority: US Army Corps of Engineers · (903) 465-4990
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Shared with: Oklahoma. The surface acreage shown is the whole lake; about 30% of the mapped water is in Texas.
  • Distance: about 82 mi from Dallas and 86 mi from Fort Worth, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Texas: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Texas

Official TPWD pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Lake map

Lake Texoma shoreline, boat launches & beaches

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Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

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Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 138608662, plus 1 more mapped parts), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: OpenStreetMap boat ramps (TPWD publishes ramp names per lake, not coordinates). Dashed trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Shoreline trails

3.2 miTrail within 100 m of shore
Under 5%Of the shoreline
NoLoops the whole lake
South shoreWhere

OpenStreetMap shows about 3.2 mi of public hiking and walking trail within about 100 m (330 ft) of the Lake Texoma shoreline, mostly along the south shore.

Trails along the shore

Trailheads & parking

The dashed brown line on the lake map shows these trails. We include paths, footways and marked trails that OpenStreetMap doesn't mark as private, and leave out roads, sidewalks and snowmobile corridors. Mapped trails can still cross private land or close for the season, and not every trail is mapped, so follow posted signs.

Trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). Map data as of Oct 8, 2026. Trail lengths count only the parts within about 100 m of the USGS NHD lake outline.

Campgrounds near Lake Texoma

We found 32 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Texoma, 26 of them within 5 miles. 18 are right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

14 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Texas

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (33.9551, -96.9361). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Texoma. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Lake Texoma

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Fish you can catch

    Blue & channel catfish ★White & striped bassLargemouth bassSpotted bassSmallmouth bassBlack & white crappieBluegillLone Star bass ★

    ★ = stocked recently (see Stocking). Predominant species from the TPWD Lake Finder.

    TPWD Lake Finder: Lake Texoma

    Fishing outlook & regulations

    SpeciesTPWD rating
    Largemouth & Spotted BassGood
    Smallmouth BassExcellent
    Blue CatfishExcellent
    Channel CatfishGood
    Flathead CatfishFair
    CrappieGood
    Striped BassExcellent
    White BassGood

    Regulations (TPWD): Two-thirds of this lake lies in Oklahoma. Anglers with Texas licenses may fish in the Texas portions of the reservoir, or purchase a Lake Texoma license ($12) to fish the entire lake.

    Aquatic vegetation (TPWD): Not abundant, but there are some stands of water willow, American lotus, floating heart, and bushy pondweed. Blue-green algae blooms occasionally occur in this reservoir. Visit the USACE Tulsa District website for any current advisories or warnings.

    Conservation pool: 615 to 619 ft. msl

    Water-level fluctuation: 5-8 feet annually

    Normal clarity: Moderate to clear

    TPWD Lake Finder page · Current fishing report · Lake records · Latest survey report

    Ratings are TPWD's own Poor / Fair / Good / Excellent scale. Statewide rules: TPWD Outdoor Annual, fishing. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Stocking history

    TPWD has 90 stocking records for Lake Texoma from 1944 to 2026. The table shows 2022–2026.

    YearSpeciesFishSize
    2026Bass, Lone Star125,757Fingerling
    2025Bass, Lone Star52,690Fingerling
    2024Catfish, Channel204Fingerling
    2023Catfish, Channel205Fingerling

    TPWD stocking history for Lake Texoma

    Boat launches & access sites

    32 public access sites listed, 32 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8294, -96.8115
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8461, -96.8069
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.7866, -96.8061
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.7773, -96.7881
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8591, -96.8946
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8619, -96.8350
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8715, -96.6475
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8550, -96.6626
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8421, -96.6672
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8922, -96.6535
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8901, -96.6535
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8140, -96.6079
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8467, -96.5917
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8202, -96.7710
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8263, -96.7051
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8437, -96.6690
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8168, -96.8177
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8166, -96.5765
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.7867, -96.8079
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8200, -96.6077
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8497, -96.6404
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8825, -96.8991
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8479, -96.6380
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8581, -96.6447
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8614, -96.8295
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8521, -96.6676
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8683, -96.8913
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8242, -96.6681
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8469, -96.5823
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8506, -96.5833
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.1287, -96.6261
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating33.8745, -96.6440

    OpenStreetMap boat ramps (TPWD publishes ramp names per lake, not coordinates)

    TPWD lists these public access facilities: No public access. See the TPWD access map for locations and amenities.

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Invasive species

    Reported on or near Lake Texoma

    Clean, Drain, Dry. In Texas the law requires draining water from boats and onboard receptacles when leaving or approaching public fresh water, and possessing or moving zebra mussels is illegal. TPWD rules.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

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