Aquilla Lake is an artificial

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(reservoir) in

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, USA. The dam was constructed by the

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. The dam is part of the overall

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project in the

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basin. The lake is located approximately north of

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, and directly north of the town of Aquilla. The dam was built and is owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The lake is formed by an earthfill dam with a crest length of and a top width of . A reinforced concrete inlet structure near the center of dam houses the flood-control gates and operating equipment. Closure of the dam began March 20, 1982, and the dam was completed in January 1983. Deliberate impoundment began April 29, 1983. The lake was built for water supply, flood control, and recreation purposes. Figures given herein represent total contents. Data regarding the dam and lake are given in the following table (USGS data): Recreational activities on the lake include boating, fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing.

Fishing

Largemouth bass fishing can be good on Aquilla. The combination of stained water, localized cover, and light fishing pressure means there are some big bass to catch but you have to work for them. Fish spinner baits, jig and pork combos, and plastic worms in and around cover.

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s, and creek channels are good places to start. Crappie are usually found on submerged brushpiles and large isolated trees. Live minnows seem to be the preferred bait. Channel and blue catfish are caught drift fishing flats or on trotlines set around shallow, brushy areas. Shad, cutbait, or bloodbait will all work. White bass are caught trolling small tailspinners, jigs, and spoons across windy flats.Fishing Aquilla Lake
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References

External links

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lake Gateway: Aquilla LakeTexas Parks and Wildlife: Aquilla LakeRecreation.gov – Aquilla Dam and Lake
* {{authority control Reservoirs in Texas Dams in Texas United States Army Corps of Engineers dams Protected areas of Hill County, Texas Dams completed in 1983 Bodies of water of Hill County, Texas 1983 establishments in Texas

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