Ben Wheeler, Twin Lakes
Dallas / Fort Worth Area
Ben Wheeler, Twin Lakes
Dallas / Fort Worth Area
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Property Info
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General AvailabilityThis site is available year round.
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Membership AccessGold Member Only Access
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Lake Size21 Acres
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Bank FishingBank fishing is available.
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Tent CampingTent camping is available.
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Boat AvailabilityJon boat with bench seating
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Boat LaunchSmall boats/trailers easily launched from bank.
East Lake is 21 acres and was built in 1983, and water depth up to 14 feet near the dam. There is a creek channel and submerged timber that line the creek in the center of the lake. You can bank fish approx half of the lake, but is best fished from a boat. The lake record bass is 11 lbs. There is a jon boat on this lake
West Lake was built in 1986 and is 13 acres in size. This lake is surrounded by trees on the south and west side of the lake, protecting it from the predominant SW winds. Most of the lake is 5-7 feet deep with water depth up to 12 feet. The lake record bass is 13 lbs. Again, about 50% of the lake can be fished from the bank, but best fished from a boat. There is a club jon boat on the West Lake.
The pathway to the lake is not well traveled or marked and may be challenging to find for new visitors. It may also be washed out, use caution. Please call or email the club office if you need any assistance.
Requirements
***DO NOT HARVEST ANY BASS AT THIS SITE. You may still remove any crappie caught and report them to the club office through the online reservation system after your outing***
***DO NOT KEEP ANY CATFISH AT THIS SITE! Keeping catfish will result in termination of club membership***
DO NOT fish any lakes other than the two large lakes, East and West designated on the site map.
Path from East to West lake is washed out. Use caution.
The pathway to the lake is not well traveled or marked and may be challenging to find for new visitors. It may also be washed out, use caution. Please call or email the club office if you need any assistance.
General Directions
75 miles SE of downtown Dallas
Fishing Report
Fun Day at Ben Wheeler - Twin Lakes
Chris Casner on Apr 08 ,2024
Last minute decision to fish and I’m glad I did. Fished frm 9:00 to 6:00 on Sunday with great weather. My fish finder is not working so no idea on water temp. Started on East and starting catching them right off.…
Unexpected slow day at twin Lakes
Steve Alston on Apr 05 ,2024
Reservation Number : 39340 Property Name : Twin Lakes Reservation Date : 04/04/2024 PM - Total Fish/Sizes : Total of nine bass measuring from 16 inches up to 23 inches Lures Used : Fish with zoom and Yum dinger crawls…
Tale of Two Lakes
Ryan Sipe on Mar 20 ,2024
Fished Twin Lakes in Ben Wheeler yesterday. Arrived at sunrise to fog/heat coming off the water as there was frost on the ground and air temps at 34 degrees. Water temp was 60 when I launched the kayak on East…
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