Lake Nocona

{{Use American English|date=July 2025}} {{More citations needed|date=September 2014}} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2025}} {{Infobox body of water | name = Lake Nocona | native_name = | native_name_lang = | other_name = Farmer's Creek Reservoir  | image = | alt = | caption = | image_bathymetry = | alt_bathymetry = | caption_bathymetry =  | location = Montague County, Texas | group = | coordinates = {{coord|33|52|N|97|39|W|format=dms|display=inline,title|type:landmark}} | type = reservoir | etymology = | part_of = | inflow = | rivers = | outflow = | oceans = | catchment =  | basin_countries = | agency = | designation = | date-built = {{Start date|1959||}}  | engineer = | date-flooded = {{Start date|1960||}}  | length =  | width =  | area = {{convert|1470| acres|ha|abbr=out|0}} | depth =  | max-depth = {{convert|80|ft|m}} | volume = {{convert|25,400|acre.ft|m3}} | residence_time = | salinity = | shore =  | elevation = {{convert|827|ft|m}} | temperature_high =  | temperature_low =  | frozen = | islands = | islands_category = | sections = | trenches = | benches = | cities =  | pushpin_map = Texas | pushpin_label_position = | pushpin_map_alt = Location of the reservoir in Texas. | pushpin_map_caption =  | website = | reference = }} '''Lake Nocona''' or Farmer's Creek Reservoir was begun in 1959 and completed in October 1960. It is formed by a dam on Farmer's Creek about nine miles ({{convert|9|mi|km|disp=output only|abbr=out|0}}) northeast of Nocona, Texas in northeastern Montague County and is owned and operated by North Montague County Water Supply District. The lake was constructed for municipal, industrial, and mining purposes. The elevation of the lake is {{convert|827|ft|m}} above sea level; it has a capacity of {{convert|25,400|acre.ft|m3}}, a maximum depth of {{convert|80|ft|m}}, and a surface area of {{convert|1470| acres|ha|abbr=out|0}}. The drainage area above the dam is {{convert|94| sqmi |km2|abbr=out|0}}.

==Fishing== The lake is well stocked with largemouth bass - record {{convert|13.4|lb|kg|abbr=on|3}} (1997), crappie - record {{convert|1.81|lb|kg|abbr=on|3}} (1999), blue and channel catfish - record {{convert|13.13|lb|kg|abbr=on|3}} (1995), and hybrid striped bass - record {{convert|11.3|lb|kg|abbr=on|3}} (2005). Lake Nocona is classified as the fourth-best bass fishing lake in Texas.<ref name=Nocona>{{cite web |url=http://www.nocona.org/visit/places/lake_nocona.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120822105812/http://www.nocona.org/visit/places/lake_nocona.html |archive-date=2012-08-22 |title=Lake Nocona}}</ref> There is standing timber uplake and in Farmers Creek. Although amounts vary, this lake usually has around {{convert|100|acre|ha}} of milfoil and {{convert|25|acre|ha}} of floating pondweed, as well as many boat houses. These features furnish excellent cover for fish. Rip-rap along the dam provides excellent habitat for bass and sunfishes. In early spring and winter, big bass can be caught deep on rocky ledges off the face of the dam.

==Other Recreational Activities== Lake Nocona offers many recreational opportunities. Facilities include a marina, lakeside RV spaces and camping grounds, and three public parks with boat ramps and fishing piers. The three public parks are Weldon Robb, Joe Benton, and Boone. All are free public access and open year-round.<ref name=Nocona /> Additionally, the city of Nocona has a July 4 fireworks show at Weldon Robb Park.

==Local towns and other areas of interest== Nocona, Texas; Capps Corner, Texas; Illinois Bend, Texas; Spanish Fort, Texas; [http://www.noconahills.com Nocona Hills Country Club and Residential Community];

==References==

==External links== * [http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/nocona/ Lake Nocona] - Texas Parks & Wildlife * [https://web.archive.org/web/20070212103024/http://www.lakenoconayachtclub.com/ Lake Nocona Yacht Club]

Category:Protected areas of Montague County, Texas Nocona Category:Bodies of water of Montague County, Texas