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= Lake Striker =

Location
Lake Striker is located roughly 20 miles east of Jacksonville and 18 miles southwest of Henderson, cities with populations of 14,000 and 13,500 respectively. The lake sits on a creek which bears the same name, Striker Creek. The impoundment began in 1975.

Hydrology
Lake Striker is an impoundment of Striker Creek. It has a normal water elevation of 292.93 feet above sea level. The lake has a surface area of 1,863 acres with a maximum depth of 35 feet.

Ecoregion
The ecoregion of the lake is Piney Woods. This region has an average rainfall of roughly 40-52 inches per year and temperatures range from 63-87°F.

Terrestrial Ecosystem Type.
The land around the lake is ranges from flat to gently rolling hills; the soils ranging from sandy to clay.

Fauna
Surveys done on Lake Striker by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, indicate a large number of fish. These fish are likely from previous stocking events. The most common of the fish are largemouth bass, channel catfish, and crappie.

Invasive Species
Lake Striker is home to the invasive plant species, the Giant Salvinia. Giant Salvinia creates a mat over the top of the water, this reduces the amount of sunlight reaching deeper depths. This reduction in sunlight reduces the amount of oxygen production and primary production.

Ecological Studies
Lake Striker is a part of the Federal Aid In Sport Fish Restoration Act; an act introduced to increase the amount of sport fish in lakes back to normal.

Uses/Purposes
The water in Lake Striker is used in industries to cool machines.

Recreation
Fishing is the number 1 recreational use for Lake Striker. With many fishermen going there yearly.