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Fishing at Eagle Mountain Lake in Tarrant County

Eagle Mountain Lake, just north of Fort Worth, covers more than 8,700 acres and supports white crappie, white bass, largemouth bass, and catfish.

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The lake sits on the West Fork Trinity River in northwest Tarrant County. It was created in 1932. TPWD rates white crappie and white bass as excellent. Largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, and flathead catfish are also common in the lake.

Important: zebra mussels have invaded Eagle Mountain Lake. Zebra mussels are an invasive species that can spread to other lakes on wet boats and gear. You must clean, drain, and dry all boats and equipment before you leave the lake. It is against the law to transport zebra mussels. Free lake maps are available from the Tarrant Regional Water District at 817-237-8585. You also need a Texas fishing license.

Source to confirm: TPWD – Fishing Eagle Mountain Lake

More Tarrant County notes

Property Appraisal

Who Appraises Your Property in Tarrant County

The Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) sets the value of your property each year, and that value determines how much tax you owe.

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Homestead Exemption

How to Apply for a Homestead Exemption in Tarrant County

Homeowners who live in their Tarrant County home can apply for a homestead exemption to lower their property tax bill.

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Appraisal Cap

The 10% Cap on Your Home's Appraised Value in Tarrant County

Once you have a homestead exemption on file, TAD can raise your home's appraised value by no more than 10% per year.

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Tax Protest

How to Protest Your Property Tax Value in Tarrant County

If you think TAD overvalued your property, you can protest — the deadline is generally May 15 or 30 days after your notice arrives.

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