Fishing

Lake Granbury Offers Free Public Boat Ramps and Good Fishing

Lake Granbury is an 8,310-acre reservoir on the Brazos River with free public boat ramps and a variety of fish species.

Lake Granbury sits in the heart of Granbury on the Brazos River, about 33 miles southwest of Fort Worth. The lake covers 8,310 acres and reaches up to 75 feet deep. It was completed in 1969. The Brazos River Authority operates several free public boat ramps around the lake.

Common fish include largemouth bass, striped bass, white bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white crappie, and sunfish. Free boat ramps are at Thorp Spring Park, Hunter Park, Rough Creek Park, and De Cordova Bend — all operated by the Brazos River Authority and open year-round at no charge. The City of Granbury also has a free ramp and a fishing pier at Granbury City Park. A valid Texas fishing license is required. Check TPWD for current statewide regulations before you go.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Fishing Lake Granbury

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Property Tax Savings

Homestead Exemption Cuts Your Property Tax Bill

If you own and live in your Hood County home, a homestead exemption can lower the value used to calculate your school tax bill by $100,000.

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Property Tax Protest

You Can Protest Your Appraisal Value Each Year

Hood County property owners who think their appraisal is too high can formally protest, and the deadline is usually May 15 or 30 days after the notice arrives.

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Ag Valuation Can Sharply Lower Taxes on Rural Land

Land used for farming, ranching, or timber can be taxed on its agricultural income value rather than its market value, which is often much lower.

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Building Rules

No County Building Permit Required in Most of Hood County

In unincorporated Hood County — outside city limits — you do not need a county building permit to build a home, but you still need septic, road access, and well permits.

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