Recreation Guide to the Sabine River Basin, Texas

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Lake Fork

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City	Quitman, Texas
County(ies)	Wood-Rains-Hopkins Counties
Size	27,690 surface acres
Location	Five miles west of Quitman and 15 miles south of Sulphur Springs.
Description	Lake Fork Creek, Birch Creek and Big Caney Creek are the primary feeder streams along with numerous secondary creeks. The Reservoir is used for water supply and recreation. Lake Fork is used for water supply and recreation. Lake Fork has gained national recognition because of its trophy largemouth bass fishery.
Phone Number	(903) 878-2262
Facilities	One public park with a wheelchair accessible fishing pier. There are 25 commercial marinas.
Boat Ramps	For a list of boat ramps and commercial marinas, call (903) 878-2262.
Owner	Sabine River Authority of Texas
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