Completed in 1944, Lake Texoma covers 89,000 acres with over 580 miles of wooded shoreline. Due to the free flowing current of the Red River channel, Lake Texoma naturally self sustains an incredible striped bass population.

Striper bass were introduced to the lake in 1965 and it is one of only eight inland fresh water lakes in the entire world where striper bass spawn.

Denison Dam and Lake Texoma were built to protect downstream areas from continually flooding and as a power generating facility to provide electricity to the 700 farms in the area.

Today it supplies both water and electricity to residential and commercial users in much of the North Texas Area.

Lake Texoma Communities

The land surrounding Lake Texoma was originally roamed by Native Americans.
Small towns were eventually settled when the north/south Shawnee Trails was established. It became one of the great cattle-drive trails between Texas, Missouri and Kansas. The recently completed Highway 289 roughly follows this original route.

Today these communities offer small town environments with excellent schools, affordable housing all within close proximity to shopping, medical facilities and diversified employment opportunities. Living close to one of the largest lakes in the country is another reason the Lake Texoma area is a great place to live, work and play.

Lake Texoma Parks and Wildlife

Naturalist will most certainly want to visit the Hagerman Wildlife Refuge, a stopping off point for Geese, Birds and Butterflies as they travel from Canada to South America - and back. It includes almost 12,000 acres of habitat managed for birds and wildlife. Hiking trails, wildlife drive, fishing, wildlife photography, seasonal boating and hunting.

Lake Texoma area State and National Parks offer beautiful camping, marina, boat launch and lodging facilities.

Lake Texoma Recreation

Besides lots of water to play in, Lake Texoma offers many activities for the lover of the outdoors. State and National Parks offer hiking & biking trails in addition to campgrounds and lodging facilities.

Water parks, tennis courts, horseback riding are just a few more activities available for kids of all ages. If you love outdoor sports on the water or on the land - Lake Texoma is the place to be!

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