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Lake Fayette is Always Full

For fishing, boating or just located on the north end of the
relaxing, one of Texas’ finest small lake. Daily access fees are charged.
lakes is found in Fayette County.
Lake Fayette is located 10 miles Oak Thicket Park
east of La Grange off SH 159 At 85 acres, Oak Thicket is the
near Fayetteville. Bass lovers have largest and most developed park
flocked to it for the past 30 years. on the lake. Twenty RV sites with
You’ll need a state fishing license water, 30-50 amp hookups and a
available at Walmart in La Grange. dump station are available. There
There is a 14-24 inch slot are also cedar cabins of various siz-
limit on black bass. Anglers may es, screened shelters and tent sites.
keep five bass 14 inches or less Amenities also include a
and one bass 24 inches or over. pavilion for large gatherings,
Lake Fayette was constructed a children’s playground and a
by the LCRA and the City of bird watching and nature loop.
Austin as a 2,400-acre cool- A multi-use trail runs
ing pond for the Fayette Power from Oak Thicket Park Lake Fayette was constructed by the LCRA and the City of Austin as a 2,400-acre
Project. Warm water discharged around the perimeter of the cooling pond for the Fayette Power Project. Warm water discharged into the
into the lake means that it lake to Park Prairie Park. lake means that it can be fished year round.
can be fished year round.
Two parks provide access to Park Prairie Park pier, tent camping and restrooms. by calling the Texas Parks and
Lake Fayette for boating, fishing, Park Prairie is the smaller Potable water is available. Wildlife reservation line: (512)
camping or family reunions. Park of the two parks at 14 acres. It Reservations for facili- 389-8900 (choose option 2) or
Prairie and Oak Thicket parks are features a boat ramp, dock and ties at both parks can be made on short notice (979) 249-3344.

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