Lake Whitney (Texas)

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Name: Lake Whitney (Texas)
Water system: Brazos River
Water type: Artificial lake
Progression: Brazos River -> Gulf of Mexico -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
Climates: Subtropical
Continents: North America
Countries: United States of America

Lake Whitney is a flood control reservoir on the main stem of the Brazos River in Texas. It is located on River Mile Marker 442 and controls drainage for 45,730 km2 of Texas and parts of New Mexico. The reservoir encompasses a surface area of more than 95 km2 and 362 km of shoreline. The area consists of rolling, tallgrass prairies; cedar trees; hardwood timber; and bluffs and rock points. Lake Whitney is also part of the Texas Lakes Trail Region of North Texas.

Lake Whitney offers a wide variety of freshwater fish. Predominant fish species consists of the following: Striped bass, White bass, Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Crappie, Channel catfish, Blue catfish, Flathead catfish, Alligator gar and Gar. The Texas Parks and Wildlife departments advises anglers check bloom status for golden algae as it is toxic to the fish and will impact fishing practices.

Lake Whitney (Texas)

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