Fishing

Fayette County Reservoir is known for largemouth bass fishing

The Fayette County Reservoir, about 10 miles east of La Grange, is a power plant cooling lake that Texas Parks and Wildlife has ranked highly for largemouth bass.

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The reservoir covers about 2,400 acres and reaches up to 70 feet deep. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) surveys have consistently ranked it near the top for bass quality — measured by average weight and catch rate. Warm water discharged from the power plant keeps fish active year-round.

You need a valid Texas fishing license to fish here. Regulations and license options are at tpwd.texas.gov. Check the TPWD lake page for current rules, stocking reports, and access information before you go.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Fayette County Reservoir Fishing

More Fayette County notes

Property Tax

Who handles your property tax in Fayette County

Fayette County uses two separate offices for property taxes — one appraises your land, another collects the bill.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption can lower your property tax bill

If you live in the home you own in Fayette County, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable property value.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm and ranch land can be taxed on productivity, not market value

If you use land in Fayette County for farming or ranching, you may qualify for ag valuation — which taxes the land based on what it produces, not what it would sell for.

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Groundwater & Wells

Fayette County has its own groundwater district — it regulates wells

If you plan to drill a water well in Fayette County, you must work with the Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District. It sets the rules on permits and water use.

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