LAKE ATHENS

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • TEXAS

Lake Athens


April 28, 2024

Lake Athens is a popular fishing destination in Texas that is known for its abundant population of largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. Other fish species you may find include sunfish, white bass, and bluegill. There are plenty of activities to enjoy nearby, such as hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips include using lures that mimic shad and crawfish, as well as fishing around submerged structure. The best time of year to visit is in the spring or fall when the temperatures are mild, averaging around 70-80°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt American Shad
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Green Sunfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass
Image Alt White Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lake Tawakoni

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Mill Creek Reservoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Purtis Creek Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Fork Reservoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Big Creek Reservoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Holbrook

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Fishing Dock

Lake Quitman

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish

Cooper Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • White Bass

Pat Mayse Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

PRESERVE BOUNDARY OF THE BIG SANDY UNIT TO CONFLUENCE WITH VILLAGE CREEK
Village Watershed, Texas
STATE HIGHWAY 7 TO US HIGHWAY 59
Middle Neches Watershed, Texas
STATE HIGHWAY 4 TO BROKEN BOW LAKE
Mountain Fork Watershed, Oklahoma
FARM TO MARKET ROAD 1375 TO EAST FORK OF SAN JACINTO RIVER
East Fork San Jacinto Watershed, Texas
TAHLEQUAH WATER SUPPLY PLANT TO HORSESHOE BEND
Illinois Watershed, Oklahoma
PINE BLUFF TO TAHLEQUAH WATER SUPPLY PLANT
Illinois Watershed, Arkansas
STATE HIGHWAY 21 TO STATE HIGHWY 7
Middle Neches Watershed, Texas
CONFLUENCE OF EAST AND WEST FORKS, SEC 7, T3S, R23E TO NF BOUNDARY SEC 32, T4S, R23E
Upper Little Watershed, Oklahoma
PRESERVE BOUNDARY IN THE BIG SANDY UNIT TO CONFLUENCE WITH TRINITY RIVER
Lower Trinity-Kickapoo Watershed, Texas

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Robbers Cave State Park

Omulgee State Park

Boggy Depot State Park

Tenkiller State Park

Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Fair Miller Park

Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge

McGee Creek State Park

Lake Eufala State Park

Arrowhead State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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