Lake Tawakoni borders Van Zandt County and offers year-round fishing

Lake Tawakoni sits about 50 miles east of Dallas. It forms part of the border between Van Zandt, Hunt, and Rains counties. The lake is a well-known fishing spot. People come to catch bass, catfish, and crappie. Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) sets and enforces the fishing rules on the lake.

To fish Lake Tawakoni, you need a valid Texas fishing license. Rules can change each year. Size limits, bag limits, and season dates are not always the same. Always check the current rules before you go. You can find them in the TPWD Outdoor Annual or at tpwd.texas.gov.