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Lake Characteristics

Lake Leon is located on the Leon River in Eastland County, 68 miles east of Abilene and 10 miles south of Eastland. Lake Leon has a surface area of 726 acres with a maximum depth of 55 feet. Lake Leon was Impounded in 1954 (tpwd).

Water conditions

The conservation pool elevation of this lake is currently at 1,375 ft. msl (mean sea level). Though this lake seems like a good water depth sometimes this lake is prone to long periods of dropping water levels which fluctuates at versus times of the year. Minimal or normal clarity which is slightly stained or clear with visibility up to 4 feet (tpwd).

Aquatic Vegetation


 * Floating-leaf pondweed
 * Bulrush
 * Water willow

Angling Opportunities

Lake Leon poses some of the best fishing around in central Texas. Most commonly known for its largemouth bass tournament fishing, this reservoir also supports tremendous amounts of fish populations of channel catfish, sunfish, and white bass. Florida largemouth bass was introduced into Lake Leon in 1975. (tpwd) For any angler that prefers quality fishing cover, Lake Leon is an excellent place to fish. There are plenty of boat docks, standing timber, creek channels, aquatic vegetation, rocky areas, riprap, and brush throughout this lake (tpwd).

Fishing Regulations

All species are currently managed under statewide regulations. It is important however, to consider that many Texas reservoirs have special length and bag limits designed to protect and enhance the fish population at every lake in Texas.

Tips & Tactics for fishing

For largemouth bass, Lake Leon is lake wear; you can use just about any lure and pattern you want to catch these species. White bass is commonly found up the river during wet springs or in the lower end of the reservoir on large sandy flats, mostly around the bulrush island area(tpwd).

Reservoir Controlling Authority and Contact Information

·        Eastland County Water Supply District Rt. 1, Box 157 Eastland, Texas 76470

(254) 647-3294

·        Lake Keeper (254) 631-2833 or 647-1976

Lake Maps

Contour maps are available for download, or anglers can pick up copies at the Abilene fisheries office, (325) 692-0921.

Images

References

''"Fishing Leon Reservoir". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved 2020-11-17''