Waxahachie , Pecan Springs Ranch

Dallas / Fort Worth Area

Waxahachie , Pecan Springs Ranch

Dallas / Fort Worth Area

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Property Info

  • General Availability
    This site is available year round.
  • Membership Access
    Gold Member Only Access
  • Lake Size
    15 Acres
  • Bank Fishing
    Bank fishing is not available.
  • Tent Camping
    Tent camping is not available.
  • Boat Availability
    Jon boat with bench seating
  • Boat Launch
    Concrete Boat Launch

Hidden Gem in Ellis County: Scenic Fishing Just South of DFW

Looking for a secluded fishing spot with quick city access? This 15-acre lake, just outside Italy, Texas, sits 40 miles south of Dallas and 60 miles from Fort Worth, offering a refreshing change from the flat agricultural lands of Ellis County. Surrounded by rolling hills and shaded by trees, this lake’s scenic setting makes it easy to forget you're still in North Texas.

Originally built in the 1960s, the lake reaches depths up to 19 feet, with the deepest waters along the West side. Cedar trees have been carefully submerged to create nine well-placed brush piles, most marked with PVC, creating ideal spots for fish to gather. The lake’s naturally fertile waters support a thriving plankton base, which keeps the threadfin shad population healthy. And with minimal vegetation, you’ll be able to use a wide range of tackle with ease.

The concrete boat launch allows for larger boats—even when water levels are five feet low. Just remember, this soil conservation lake can rise and fall quickly, so please keep your boat up on dry ground and tied securely to a tree when not in use, and avoid dragging it on the concrete ramp.

Requirements

• A 24-hour advance notice is required to fish at this site.

• Please refrain from harvesting bass at this location. You are welcome to keep any crappie or catfish you catch, and kindly report your catches through the online reservation system following your outing.

• The Green "Twin Troller" boat is not available for use at this site.


General Directions

40 miles south of downtown Dallas and 60 miles south of downtown Fort Worth.

Fishing Report

Rough day at Pecan springs

Travis Franklin (Mansfield) on Apr 23 ,2025

Reservation Number : 43222 Property Name : Pecan Springs Ranch Reservation Date : 04/21/2025 All Day - Total Fish/Sizes : 4 Lures Used : Soft plastics, chatter bait, square bill shallow, mid, deep Fished from 10-7pm only landed 3 huge…

Decent post cold front day

Jimmie Davenport on Apr 12 ,2025

Reservation Number : 43037 Property Name : Pecan Springs Ranch Reservation Date : 04/11/2025 PM - Total Fish/Sizes : 17 total. Largest was 5 lbs Lures Used : Rattle trap, swim bait and Mepps spinner Blue bird skies and north…

Windy and rainy

Jimmie Davenport on Mar 29 ,2025

Reservation Number : 42788 Property Name : Pecan Springs Ranch Reservation Date : 03/28/2025 PM - Total Fish/Sizes : 13. All 1-2.5 lbs Lures Used : Rattle trap and swim bait My first time at this location was windy and…

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Property Pricing

  • Day Rate$110.00
  • Half-Day Rate$80.00
  • Youth (13-17) Day Rate$55.00
  • Youth (13-17) Half-Day Rate$40.00

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