User:Kburleson12/Lake Corpus Christi

Hydrology
Lake Corpus Christi's main source comes from the impoundment of the Nueces River.

Flora
The aquatic flora found in this lake


 * Cattail
 * Rushes
 * Water Lettuce
 * Water Hyacinth

Fauna
The predominant fish species in this lake

The birding is diverse here as it is an important stopover for Neotropical migrant birds. More than 200 bird species identified in the park.
 * Largemouth Bass
 * Alligator Gar
 * White Bass
 * Crappie
 * Blue, Channel, and Flathead Catfish
 * Bluegill and Red-ear Sunfish

Recreation
Diverse recreational opportunities exist. Water activities include swimming, paddling, fishing, and boating. On land, camping, hiking, biking, geocaching, and bird watching. There are several screened shelters, cabins, and picnic sites available that are ideal for camping. The park offers a junior ranger program for children.

Fishing
The first recorded stocking by TPWD can be traced back to 1972, with Channel Catfish. In 2022, about 2,000 adult Rainbow Trout and 200,000 Lone Star Bass fingerlings were stocked. There are several There are 2 boat ramps available maintained by the TPWD, Fiesta Marina and Weber's Landing.

History
Construction started on La Fruta Dam in 1927 and was completed in 1929. The impoundment of the water formed by La Fruta Dam was called Lake Lovenskiold. A partial failure of La Fruta occurred in late 1930. Reconstruction of the dam utilized much of the original structure and was completed in 1934. On November 19, 1955, construction started on the new dam at a site located just downstream of the existing La Fruta Dam. The new dam was named after Wesley E. Seale, a former mayor and city councilman for the City of Corpus Christi and Chairman of the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District. The dam was completed on April 26, 1958. Shortly after completion, the impoundment if water began.