Leon Reservoir
Quick Links: Fishing Regulations | Angling Opportunities | Cover & Structure | Tips & Tactics
Lake Characteristics
Location: On the Leon River in Eastland
County, 68 miles east of Abilene and 10 miles south of Eastland
Surface area: 726 acres
Maximum depth: 55 feet
Impounded: 1954
Water Conditions
Current Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 1,375 ft. msl
Fluctuation: Minimal, sometimes prone to long periods of dropping water levels
Normal Clarity: Slightly stained to clear with visibility up to 4 feet
Reservoir Controlling Authority
Eastland County Water Supply District
Rt. 1, Box 157
Eastland, Texas 76470
(254) 647-3294
Lake Keeper (254) 647-1976
Aquatic Vegetation
Floating-leaf pondweed, bulrush, water willow
Predominant Fish Species
Lake Records
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report
Lake Maps
Contour maps are available for download, or anglers can pick up copies at the Abilene fisheries office, (325) 692-0921.
Get east side map | Get west side map
Fishing Regulations
All species are currently managed under statewide regulations.
Angling Opportunities
Lake Leon offers some of the best fishing in the area. Most known for its largemouth bass tournament fishing, the reservoir also supports excellent populations of channel catfish, sunfish, and white bass. Florida largemouth bass were introduced in 1975.
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Fishing Cover/Structure
For the angler that prefers a variety of fishing cover, Lake Leon is the place to fish. There are boat docks, standing timber, creek channels, aquatic vegetation, rocky areas, riprap, and brush.
Tips & Tactics
For largemouth bass, whatever lures or patterns you like to fish, you can do it at Lake Leon. White bass catches are up the river in the spring during wet springs or in the lower end of the reservoir on large sandy flats, particularly around the bulrush island.