Most of the shoreline is ringed with cattails which provide some cover for small fishes. Scattered boat houses also provide cover for largemouth bass, crappie, and sunfish. There is a modest amount of standing timber and cut banks which provide habitat for catfish. Probably some of the best cover is provided by the 1.5 miles of rip-rap along the dam.
Fish the dam with spinner baits in the spring for largemouth bass. Spinner baits are also good in the many coves that are lined with cattails. The edges of the cattails hold lots of bass. Later on in the summer and into fall go to worms and crankbaits for bass. Crappie fishing is best in the winter and early spring. In the winter they are deep in schools near cover and in the spring they move into the shallow shoreline to spawn. Jigs or minnows are baits of choice. Channel and blue catfish are best from late winter through the fall. Drift fish using liver, blood bait, crawfish, or cheese.
Bonham City Lake Recreation Area
* Located on the south shore at the east end of the lake. Take FM 273 northeast of Bonham and turn east on Recreation Road 3
* Ramp will accommodate all boat types
* Boat permit required, purchase at lakeside store
* Open all year
* Operated by City of Bonham (903) 583-7555
North Ramp
* Located approximately 2 miles north of Recreation Road 3 off FM 273. Turn onto North Ramp Road and follow on to Boat Ramp Road.
* Ramp will accommodate all boat types
* Boat permit required
* Open all year
* Operated by City of Bonham (903) 583-7555
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