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
Please note that this lake rises and falls quickly, like most soil conservation lakes. Please remember to lift boat up to dry ground and tie it to a tree.PLEASE DO NOT DRAG BOAT ON CONCRETE RAMP.

This Ellis County 15 acre soil conservation lake sits just a few miles from Italy Texas and 40 miles south of Downtown Dallas and 60 miles south of Downtown Fort Worth. Ellis County is known for flat, black agriculture farming land with just a few trees sprinkled here and there. One of the many things that makes this lake unique is that this ranch sits on rolling hills with lots of trees, making you think there is no way this place is in Ellis County.

The lake was built in the 1960s and has depths up to 19 feet. Much of the deep water is situated on the West side of the lake which is surprisingly deep. Cedar trees have been sunk into 9 large brush piles. Most of these piles are marked with PVC. The lake has a natural fertility to the water which keeps the plankton alive and well for the threadfin shad that populate this lake. You will find very little vegetation in the lake which allows you to fish your entire tackle box. There is a long concrete boat launch that allows you to launch big boats even when the lake is 5 feet low.

DO NOT use the Green "Twin Troller" boat. But rather the 12 foot jon boat.

24 hour notice is required to fish this site.

***DO NOT HARVEST ANY BASS AT THIS SITE. You may still remove any crappie and catfish caught and report them to the club office through the online reservation system after your outing***

Requirements

24 hour notice is required to fish this site.

***DO NOT HARVEST ANY BASS AT THIS SITE. You may still remove any crappie and catfish caught and report them to the club office through the online reservation system after your outing***

DO NOT use the Green "Twin Troller" boat.

General Directions

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

Fishing Report

Great Day to be Fishing

James England on Mar 25 ,2024

Reservation Number : 39123 Property Name : Pecan Springs Ranch Reservation Date : 03/23/2024 PM - Total Fish/Sizes : 13 bass / .5 lb to 3.5 lbs Lures Used : Yum money craw, spin jig with swim bait It was…

Flooded but still caught a few

James Goth on Mar 18 ,2024

Reservation Number : 39083 Property Name : Pecan Springs Ranch Reservation Date : 03/17/2024 All Day - Total Fish/Sizes : 10/all around 2lbs Lures Used : Swim Bait, Carolina Rig Only fished the afternoon (1-5), I installed some new electronics…

Struck Out, but Wife Didn't

Ford Rhodes on Mar 04 ,2024

Really pretty lake. Had some branches growing out where you back in for the ramp, but nothing too bad. Launching the boat was easy, but my wife doesn't understand the trolling motor. I usually just let it slide off the…

Property Pricing

  • Day Rate$110.00
  • Half-Day Rate$80.00
  • Under Twelve RateNo Charge
  • Youth (13-17) Day Rate$55.00
  • Youth (13-17) Half-Day Rate$40.00