Lake Bastrop
Approximately one quarter of the shoreline of the Lake is privately owned by the Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. This property is used for the Lost Pines Scout Reservation, consisting of Cub World at Camp Tom Wooten, for Cub Scouts and Lost Pines Boy Scout Camp, for Boy Scouts. The Scouts leased the property from the LCRA starting in 1965, buying the land in the late 1990s.
Fish populations
Lake Bastrop has been stocked with species of fish intended to improve the utility of the reservoir for recreational fishing. Fish present in Lake Bastrop include catfish, crappie, perch, sunfish, carp, and largemouth bass.
Species | Low | Moderate | High | Extreme |
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Largemouth Bass | X | |||
Catfish | X | |||
Crappie | X | |||
Sunfish | X |
Recreational uses
The Lower Colorado River Authority maintains two public parks, North Shore Park and South Shore Park, on the lake, both of which provide campsites for rent.
Water Conditions
Water Clarity : Annually clear , however occasionally stained.
Water Structure: Lake provides a high density of aquatic vegetation , providing multiple habitats.
Water Levels: Annually will fluctuate 1 to 2 feet depending on time of year.