Lake Ray Roberts (Denton, TX)

Ray Roberts Lake has approximately 2,000 acres of standing timber, located mostly in the upper reaches of both major arms. There is rip-rap along the dam at the south end of the main pool and 2,212 acres of floating and submersed aquatic vegetation. Additional structure is provided by stream channels, flooded main-lake points, inundated pond dams, flooded rocks/boulders/stumps, and 44 inundated brush piles constructed before impoundment. Some of this structure is shown on lake maps available from the Chambers of Commerce or at most fishing tackle stores.

Lake Characteristics

Location: On the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, 10 miles north of Denton off FM 455. The dam is in Denton County but pushes water into Cook and Grayson counties.

• Surface area: 25,600 acres
• Maximum depth: 106 feet
• Impounded: 1987

Predominant Fish Species

• Largemouth bass
• White bass
• Channel catfish
• Crappie

Access Ramps

A) Buck Creek

• Located on the west side of US 377, approximately one mile south of Tioga
• Two-lane concrete ramp with boarding pier and parking for up to 75 vehicles
• Fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. (940) 686-2148

B) Jordan Park

• Located approximately 1 mile west of Pilot Point on FM 1192
• Four-lane concrete ramp with boarding pier and parking for up to 75 vehicles
• Fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. (940) 686-2148

C) State Park, Isle du Bois Unit

• From I-35 at Sanger, go 12 miles east on FM 455. Look for signs on the north side of the road.
• Multi-lane concrete ramp with boarding pier and parking for up to 125 vehicles. Lighted fishing pier also available.
• Park entrance fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. (940) 686-2148

D) Sanger Park & Ray Roberts Marina

• Located off FM 455 about 3 miles east of Sanger
• Multi-lane concrete ramp with boarding pier and parking for up to 75 vehicles
• Fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by private concession (940) 458-7343

E) Pond Creek

• Located off FM 455, just north of entrance to Ray Roberts Marina
• Two-lane ramp with boarding pier and parking for up to 75 vehicles
• Fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. (940) 686-2148

F) Pecan Creek

• Take the FM 3002 exit off I-35 north of Sanger, follow 3002 about 4 miles east, cross the second bridge, then look for the sign on the south side of the road.
• Two-lane ramp with boarding pier and parking for up to 75 vehicles
• No fee required; donation accepted
• Open all year
• Operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. (940) 686-2148

G) State Park, Johnson Branch Unit

• Take the FM 3002 exit from I-35 north of Sanger, go 7 miles east and look for the sign on the south side of the road.
• Multi-lane ramp with boarding pier and parking for 125 vehicles
• Park entrance fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. (940) 637-2294