Fishing

Cedar Creek Reservoir offers big-lake fishing near Athens

Cedar Creek Reservoir is a 32,000-acre lake about 15 miles west of Athens with good bass, catfish, and striper fishing.

Cedar Creek Reservoir covers about 32,623 acres and sits in Henderson and Kaufman counties. The lake record for largemouth bass is 14.65 pounds. Catfish and white or hybrid striped bass fishing are both rated excellent by Texas Parks and Wildlife.

All fishing follows statewide regulations — no lake-specific rules apply. You need a valid Texas fishing license. TPWD publishes access points and boat ramps on its website. Lake levels and conditions change, so check current reports before heading out.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Fishing Cedar Creek Reservoir

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Property Tax

Two offices handle your property taxes

In Henderson County, one office sets your property value and a separate office collects your tax bill.

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Property Tax Exemption

Homestead exemption lowers your school tax bill

If your home in Henderson County is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces what you owe.

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Property Tax

Your tax bill combines rates from several taxing units

Property owners in Henderson County pay taxes to several different entities at once, not just the county.

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State Park / Fishing

Purtis Creek State Park has strict bass rules and free fishing licenses

Purtis Creek State Park in Henderson County has a 355-acre lake with catch-and-release-only rules for bass and no fishing license required inside the park.

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