There are over 150 lakes in Texas, but for the cleanest waters, head to these five pristine reservoirs that are generally safe for swimming and paddling.

CEDAR CREEK — Water level is about three feet low and clear. Water temp in the upper 60s.

Texas is home to roughly 7,000 lakes. From the panhandle to the Rio Grande, there is no shortage of both natural and man-made lakes to take advantage of, whether you prefer a breezy boat ride, ...

Water level is about full pool and stained to clear. Water temperature in the upper 60s. Crappie fishing guide Blake Oestreich says crappie fishing has been good with lots of fish shallow, 15 feet or ...

My wife Julie and I recently embarked on a cross-country road trip to the 2025 Bassmaster Classic in Fort Worth, Texas. Along the way we stopped at three historic former Bassmaster Classic host cities ...

NACOGDOCHES — Water level is 1.28 feet low and fairly clear. Water temp in the upper 60s, low 70s. Fishing guide Stanley Gresham says bass are fair to good in 2-8 feet using Texas rig plastics and ...