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Davy Crockett Lake (Fannin County, Texas)

Coordinates: 33°43′51″N 95°55′30″W / 33.730858°N 95.924980°W / 33.730858; -95.924980
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Davy Crockett Lake
Lake Crockett
Location of reservoir in Texas.
Location of reservoir in Texas.
Davy Crockett Lake
LocationFannin County, Texas
Coordinates33°43′51″N 95°55′30″W / 33.730858°N 95.924980°W / 33.730858; -95.924980
Surface area355-acre (143.66 ha; 0.55 sq mi)

Davy Crockett Lake is a 355-acre (143.66 ha; 0.55 sq mi) impounded body of water in the Caddo National Grassland on Dixon and Sandy creeks. It is located on FM 409, 14 miles (23 km) northeast of Bonham in Fannin County in the U.S. state of Texas. The lake has two geographical fingers, known as Crockett East and Crockett West. It was developed in 1935 under the National Industry Recovery Act. It is also known as Lake Crockett. Stocked fish include largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie and bluegill.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Davy Crockett Lake". Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
  2. ^ Dow, Fred; Dow, Suzanne; Monobeck, Michael E (2002). U. S. National Forest Campground Guide: Southern Region. Moon Canyon Pub. p. 59. ISBN 9781587213083.