Are there alligators in Choke Canyon lake?
Choke Canyon has a reputation for harboring big gators. Unlike the alligator populations along their core range in southeast Texas, these creatures are left alone to live to a ripe old age. A 14-footer is estimated to be between 30-50 years old, said Amos Cooper, TPWD alligator program leader.
Can you swim in Choke Canyon Reservoir?
Be sure to pack the sunscreen and water toys in the rig before heading to Choke Canyon State Park. The entire park is open to swimmers but beware that there are no lifeguards.
Has Choke Canyon Reservoir been full?
Choke Canyon Reservoir was completed in 1982 and filled for the first time in 1987.
Is Choke Canyon good for fishing?
Choke Canyon Fishing Report GOOD. Water stained; 70 degrees; 19.88 feet low. Bass are excellent on square bill crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and Texas rigged 10 inch worms near grass. The frog and spinner bite is good up river.
What is the biggest alligator in Texas?
It is also home to the largest alligator in captivity in Texas, “Big Al”. Certified by Texas Parks & Wildlife, Big Al weighs in at 1,000 pounds and almost 14 feet in length.
Why is it called Choke Canyon?
Choke Canyon Dam is on the Frio River about 4 miles west of the town of Three Rivers, named for the confluence of the Frio, Nueces, and Atascosa Rivers. Low-lying hills force the three rivers into a constricted channel, thus the name Choke Canyon.
Do you need a fishing license at Choke Canyon?
Fishing & Boating You do not need a fishing license to fish from shore in a state park. Both units have boat ramps. Calliham has fish cleaning shelters and a rock jetty. Learn more about the 26,000-acre Choke Canyon Reservoir.
Where do you fish in Choke Canyon?
“There is great fishing up the Frio River around Choke Canyon and also up the Nueces River in the George West area. The Highway 59 boat ramp is a great spot for fishers to put in, and we monitor that area pretty closely. White bass fishing is really good in both the Choke Canyon and Corpus Christi Lake systems.
What kind of fish are in Choke Canyon Reservoir?
Alligator gar
White bassWhite crappieLargemouth bassBluegill
Choke Canyon Reservoir/Fish
What’s the lake level at Choke Canyon?
Additional Information
| Impoundment date | 1982-01-01 |
|---|---|
| Emergency spillway crest elevation | 223.20 ft above NGVD29 |
| Maximum design elevation | 232.18 ft above NGVD29 |
| Top of dam elevation | 241.14 ft above NGVD29 |
| Conservation pool elevation | 220.50 ft above NGVD29 |
How Big is Big Tex at Gator Country?
14 feet long
Big Tex is almost 14 feet long. He lives at Gator Country, an alligator attraction and sanctuary in Beaumont, Texas.
Who owns Gator Country?
Gary and Shannon Saurage
The park of almost 25 years, which houses over 250 American Alligators was previously known as Bayou Pierre Alligator Park. In July of 2020, owners Gary and Shannon Saurage, who also own Texas’s largest alligator park bought the park to continue the legacy of the previous owners Terry and Deborah Rogers.
What is the structure of Choke Canyon Reservoir?
Fishing Cover/Structure. Choke Canyon reservoir has varied types of habitat including steep rocky banks, flooded timber, shallow brushy flats, and creek channels. Water in the lower portion of the reservoir remains fairly clear throughout the year, while the upper portion of the Frio River channel is typically stained.
What to do at Choke Canyon Reservoir?
Learn more about the 26,000-acre Choke Canyon Reservoir. Stay overnight at a campsite with water and electricity, walk-in tent site, or cabins. Sponsored youth groups can rent our group camp. The park is a stopover for migrating birds. Look for everything from water birds to songbirds along the park’s Birding Trail.
Are there crappie in Choke Canyon Reservoir?
Although crappie fishing has recently been poor, respectable catches are not uncommon. The number of large alligator gar in the reservoir is presently low due to commercial harvest. Choke Canyon reservoir has varied types of habitat including steep rocky banks, flooded timber, shallow brushy flats, and creek channels.
Why choose our Choke Canyon fishing guide services?
We specialize in fishing bass and crappie in the 26,000 acre Choke Canyon Reservoir in Three Rivers, Texas. Our guides have years of experience on this lake and know the best locations to get you a cooler full of these amazing fish. They love to take the time to really educate clients on techniques and show them the art of fishing.