FALCON LAKE OVERVIEW

Lake Characteristics

Location: Mainstream reservoir on the Rio Grande River, located 40 miles east of Laredo on Highway 83 in Zapata and Starr counties
Surface area: 83,654 acres
Maximum depth: 110 feet at dam
Impounded: 1954

Water Conditions

Current Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 301.2 ft. msl
Fluctuation: Severe, 40 to 50 feet or more
Normal Clarity: Turbid (upper) to stained (lower)

Aquatic Vegetation

Sparse hydrilla

Predominant Fish Species

• Largemouth bass

• Channel catfish

Lake Records
Current Fishing Report 
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report 

Fishing Regulations

On the Texas side of the lake, the daily bag limit for alligator gar is 5 fish, with no minimum length limit. There are no bag or size limits on other species of gar. All other fishes are managed under statewide regulations.

For recreational anglers fishing Mexican waters, a Mexico fishing license is required for everyone in the boat. Mexico boat permits are no longer required. For information on Mexico's fishing regulations, visit the National Aquaculture and Fishing Commission (CONAPESCA) website.

Mexico licenses can be purchased in Zapata at Robert's Fish N' Tackle (2425 S. Highway 83, 956/765-1442) or from Falcon Lake Tackle (2195 S. Highway 83, 956/765-4866.)

*Info on this page is from the Texas Parks & Wildlife website. For additional information regarding Falcon Lake click here.