Bois d’ Arc Lake: Biologist says new has worn off, anglers still reeling in some big ones

  • Fishing traffic on Texas’ newest lake has slowed and bass appear to have become more educated since it’s opening in mid-April, but reports of solid catches continue to trickle in. Fishing guide Brandon Dillard steered Jackie Levy (left) and Garrett Gibson to these beauties earlier this month. (Photo courtesy Brandon Dillard) COURTESY PHOTO / MATT WILLIAMS
    Fishing traffic on Texas’ newest lake has slowed and bass appear to have become more educated since it’s opening in mid-April, but reports of solid catches continue to trickle in. Fishing guide Brandon Dillard steered Jackie Levy (left) and Garrett Gibson to these beauties earlier this month. (Photo courtesy Brandon Dillard) COURTESY PHOTO / MATT WILLIAMS
  • TPWD fisheries biologist Dan Bennett say crappie anglers at Bois d’ Arc are finding plenty of solid keepers in the 11-13 inch range. Bennett looks size to begin dropping off as more fish are removed from the lake and put in the freezer. (Photo by Matt Williams) COURTESY PHOTO / MATT WILLIAMS
    TPWD fisheries biologist Dan Bennett say crappie anglers at Bois d’ Arc are finding plenty of solid keepers in the 11-13 inch range. Bennett looks size to begin dropping off as more fish are removed from the lake and put in the freezer. (Photo by Matt Williams) COURTESY PHOTO / MATT WILLIAMS
    Outdoors Writerudging from reduced activity at boat ramps and input gathered in angler creel surveys, Texas Parks and Wildlife fisheries biologist Dan Bennett says it appears the new has worn off with fishermen at Bois d’ Arc Lake.Located near Bonham in Fannin County, 16,600acre Bois d’ Arc is Texas’ newest recreational lake. The North Texas Municipal Water Supply impoundmen...

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