This lake is known for largemouth bass in the 3- to 8-pound range but has produced a lake record of 14.19 pounds. Sunfishes provide excellent opportunities for fly fishing anglers and catches up to 10 inches in length are not unusual.

Lake Athens is a 1,799-acre lake just east of Athens, Texas. The lake is an hour and a half from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and only nine minutes away from UT Health Athens. It is also a drivable distance from multiple public schools in Athens.

Lake Athens is a 1,799 acre [1] reservoir located to the east of Athens, Texas in Henderson County. The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is located on the north shore of the lake. [2] The lake is located in the Neches River Basin on Flat Creek (a tributary of the Neches River). [3] It has a maximum depth of 50 feet. [4]

Lake Athens Marina & RV Park is located on picturesque Lake Athens where our guest can enjoy the great views from the shoreline. This 1,799 acre spring fed lake is located on FM 2495 and is best known for its largemouth bass.

Lake Athens Marina. From Texas 31 in Athens, take FM 2495 across from Super Wal-Mart. Go east 1 mile. The ramp and restaurant/store are on the right at the far end of the bridge. Two-lane paved ramp with parking for 30 ; No fee required ; Open all year; Operated by private concession (903) 677-7490

Lake Athens is small - somewhere near 1800 acres but offers a lot of opportunity for fun on the water. It's clear spring-fed waters are usually calm and lend themselves to great fishing as well as water skiing and wake boarding.

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