Fishing

Lake O' the Pines Offers Fishing on Upshur County's Edge

Lake O' the Pines is a 19,780-acre reservoir on Big Cypress Creek that touches Upshur County and is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Upshur County The Great Outdoors

The lake spans parts of Marion, Morris, Upshur, and Camp counties. It sits on Big Cypress Creek in the Cypress River Basin. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages it. At summer pool the lake covers about 19,780 acres with a maximum depth of about 49.5 feet.

Largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, white bass, and sunfish are common catches. Some special regulations apply — including a mandatory-keep rule for crappie in winter months. Texas Parks and Wildlife regulates fishing. Check TPWD for a current fishing license and the latest regulations before you go.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Lake O' the Pines Fishing

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Property Tax

Where to Handle Property Tax in Upshur County

The Upshur Appraisal District in Gilmer sets property values and handles exemption applications for all taxing entities in the county.

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Property Tax Exemption

Homestead Exemption Lowers Your School Tax Bill

Texas law requires school districts to give homeowners a $140,000 exemption on their main home. This can lower the school part of your property tax bill.

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Property Tax

Multiple Taxing Entities Mean Multiple Tax Lines

Upshur County property owners may owe taxes to several different groups at once — the county, a school district, a city, and special districts.

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Ag Exemption

Agricultural Valuation Can Cut Land Tax Bills Significantly

Land used for farming, timber, or wildlife management in Upshur County can qualify for a special lower tax value based on what the land produces, not what it would sell for.

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