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Squaw Creek is an extremely clear and deep reservoir located about four miles north of the City of Glen Rose in mid-central Texas. Public access is provided through the Squaw Creek Park. Both the reservoir and park are located at the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, with the reservoir serving as cooling water for the two nuclear power plants located nearby. Squaw Creek Reservoir provides an ideal setting for boat fishing, bank fishing, and recreation. The popular park has standard daylight hours, and reservations are required for boat fishing. Please visit the Squaw Creek Park website for more details.

ANGLING OPPORTUNITIES

Largemouth Bass is the most abundant sportfish in the reservoir, although there is also a good population of Channel Catfish.

Largemouth Bass: Good
Channel Catfish: Excellent
Crappie: Poor
Sunfish: Poor
Tilapia: Good

PREDOMINANT FISH SPECIES

Largemouth Bass (aka Black Bass, Green Trout, Bigmouth Bass, Lineside Bass)
Channel Catfish (aka Willow Cat, Forked-Tail Cat, Fiddler, Spotted Cat, Lady Cat)
Crappie
White Bass (aka Sand Bass, Barfish, Streaker, Silver Bass)
Tilapia

Bass Identification Guide
Channel and Blue Catfish Identification Guide

LAKE RECORDS
STOCKING HISTORY
LATEST LAKE SURVEY REPORT

FISHING COVER / STRUCTURE

Squaw Creek is an extremely clear and deep reservoir. The main lake area is dominated by rocky shoreline with fair amounts of standing timber and lay-downs. Other than limited amounts of shoreline vegetation such as cattails, there is currently no aquatic vegetation in the reservoir.

AQUATIC VEGETATION

None

TIPS & TACTICS

Largemouth Bass fishing in this power plant reservoir is best during the winter when water temperatures range from the mid-50s to the mid-70s. From March through May, fish are in shallow water 2 to 15 feet deep. At this time of year, bass are caught along shorelines and in coves on spinner baits, topwater baits, plastic worms, and crank baits. From June through August, largemouths are usually found at depths of 10 to 20 feet, but some may remain at shallow depths during the day. roductive baits include plastic worms and deep-diving crank baits. In September and October, bass may be caught near the surface or in water less than 10 feet deep. From December through February, anglers should concentrate on depths of 15 to 30 feet, or in areas of warmer water, using plastic worms, jigs, and deep-diving crank baits.
Channel Catfish can be caught throughout the year. Drift fishing with shad across flats and points is usually good. Fishing from the park shoreline is also very productive. This lake boasts an exceptional channel catfish fishery, both in numbers and average size.
Tilapia are present in great numbers in the reservoir. They seek out warmer water during colder months and can be caught with rod and reel in certain situations. Many people use a cast net, which is a legal harvest method for this invasive yet tasty species. Anglers using cast nets MUST return all game fish immediately to the water unharmed.

FISHING REGULATIONS

All species are currently managed with statewide regulations.

RESERVOIR CONTROLLING AUTHORITY

Luminant Power
6322 FM 56
P.O. Box 1002
Glen Rose, Texas 76043
(817) 573-7053

CREDITS

"Squaw Creek Reservoir", Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Web. Mar-14-2016

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