Location Map
Bowie - Backside of the Moon Lake
Description:
This 55 acre lake sits on a 2100 acre ranch only 70 miles NW of downtown Fort Worth. This lake maybe the most secluded lake in the entire club. The lake runs North and South and is long and narrow making the lake fish larger than its actual size. The lake sits back more than a mile from the gate and is truly a beauty with its cliffs, rocks, oaks and elms. The lake has depths of 30 feet in the south end and the north fifth of the lake is only 1 to 2 feet deep. In 2006 there was a 14 lb bass caught. The water can be turbid (muddy) in high winds. Otherwise the clarity is about 15 inches. There is little to no vegetation in the lake, making it easy to throw treble hook type baits without the fear of getting hung up. There are tons of rocks under the lake providing ambush areas for predator fish.
Test results with two people for 4 hours, in June, produced 37 fish. The three biggest fish were 3.6, 3.12 and 6.2. The shoulders on the larger fish were impressive, very similar to the shoulders (back side above the gill plate) of fish seen at Fairfield Lake Pasture or Martins Mill Mewbourne Ranch.
There is a picnic area on the east side of the lake about 300-400 yards from the damn. This property would be a top choice for tent campers. There is a path all the way around the lake that is extremely scenic. You are welcome to walk all the way around the lake.
Bank fishing is limited but, there is a simple 10 foot flat bottom jon boat and also a 12ft v-hull for members to use.
The lake is 1.7 miles from the gate entrance and is a rough road that you will want a truck or SUV (smaller SUV's should be fine) to access. 4 wheel drive is NOT necessary, but having a low profile car will not work.
This lake is perfect for someone looking to get away from it all and experience some great fishing.
Directions:
1 hour and 15 minutes NW of Downtown Fort Worth.
Half way between Jacksboro and Bowie.
Parking
Park next to boat launch area on the North end of the lake.
Angler Limit
4 anglers, more if in one group.
Requirements
Rough road. Smaller or luxury cars not recommended. The road back to the lake is long and a bit tricky to navigate with several other roads and paths entering your road along the way, so following the map and orange stakes on the road and you will get there. It takes at least 10 minutes once you access the gate.
Remove all bass 12" and under. And all crappie, catfish and carp. Please submit a harvest report after your outing.
DO NOT APPROACH ANY DEER STANDS OR FEEDERS. STAY AT LEAST 100 FEET FROM ANY STANDS OR FEEDERS. THERE ARE GAME CAMERAS AND YOU WILL BE CAUGHT. IF CAUGHT YOUR MEMBERSHIP COULD BE REVOKED.
Hazards
Rough road. Smaller or luxury cars not recommended.
General Availability
year round,
Lodging
No Lodging Available
Tent Camping
Tent camping is available.
Boat Availability
- Jon boat with bench seating
- V hull aluminum boat
Boat Launch
Small boats/trailers easily launched from bank.
Bank Fishing
Bank fishing is not available.
Lake Size
31-60 acres
Pricing
- Day Rate
- $75.00
- Half-Day Rate
- $50.00
- Under Twelve Rate
- No Charge
- Youth (13-17) Day Rate
- $40.00
- Youth (13-17) Half-Day Rate
- $25.00