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General info

Ford Lake is a lake located in Nacogdoches County, Texas, United States.

Location

31°49′24.7″N 94°33′0.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Ford Lake, TX

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Texas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Garrison

3.3 miles away

Appleby

8.1 miles away

Mount Enterprise

9.9 miles away

Timpson

10.7 miles away

Nacogdoches

15.7 miles away

Cushing

17.1 miles away

Tenaha

19.7 miles away

Center

21.9 miles away

Chireno

25.4 miles away

Carthage

25.9 miles away

Henderson

27.2 miles away

Joaquin

30.9 miles away

Wells

32.7 miles away

Alto

32.8 miles away

San Augustine

32.9 miles away

Tatum

34.1 miles away

New Summerfield

34.9 miles away

Rusk

35.2 miles away

Lufkin

36.2 miles away

Huntington

37.6 miles away

Easton

38.7 miles away

Huxley

39.3 miles away

Broaddus

39.4 miles away

Longstreet

39.9 miles away

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FAQ about Ford Lake fishing

Ford Lake is a lake located in Nacogdoches County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
31°49′24.7″N 94°33′0.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Ford Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
According to fishing regulations at Ford Lake, some of the species in season this June include: Summer flounder, Southern flounder, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Gulf flounder. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

Fishing in Texas requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Resident and non-resident licenses, including short-term and combination options, are available online or from licensed retailers statewide.

In Texas, no fishing license is required for anglers under 17 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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