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Fishing at Eagle Mountain Lake in Tarrant County

Tarrant County The Great Outdoors

Eagle Mountain Lake was impounded on the West Fork of the Trinity in 1932, just north of Fort Worth and Lake Worth. TPWD lists largemouth and spotted bass, two kinds of catfish, white bass, and white crappie. Docks and reed beds give shorelines a different feel from the schooling white bass in open water.

The lake also has zebra mussels, so a day on the water ends with a real chore: drain the boat and onboard containers, remove visible prohibited species, then clean and dry the boat, trailer, and gear. Check TPWD's access list and current fishing rules before choosing a ramp.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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