Lake Size: 611 Acres Shoreline Length (Miles): 12 Miles Deepest Depth: 60 feet Latitude: 30.556667 Longitude: -98.256333 Lake Level Above Sea Level: 738 ft (225 m) Counties: Burnett County Cities: Austin Lake Management: Lower Colorado River Authority
Information: Lake Marble Falls is a reservoir on the Colorado River in the Texas Hill Country in the United States. An exciting, annual attraction occurring in August is the Lake Marble Falls Lakefest when 250 MPH + boats race down the lake for 1/4 mi. (See Lakefest link at bottom of page) The reservoir was formed in 1951 by the construction of Max Starcke Dam by the Lower Colorado River Authority. Originally named Marble Falls Dam, the dam was renamed in 1962 for Max Starcke, the second general director of the LCRA. Located near the town of Marble Falls, the lake is used as a venue for aquatic recreation and for the purpose of generating hydroelectric power. It is the newest of the Texas Highland Lakes, and at 611 acres (247 ha) it is the smallest.
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Lake Marble Falls has been stocked with several species of native fish intended to improve the utility of the reservoir for recreational fishing. Fish present in Inks Lake include largemouth bass, catfish, and sunfish. Lake Marble Falls boasts being in the "top 50" as far as Record Stripers Striped Bass in the Texas freshwater fish records.
Public ramps are available at Johnson and Lakeside parks (830) 693-3615, located west of the US 281 bridge on the north side of the lake. Neither park offers camping, but both have restrooms, and Johnson park contains picnic and playground areas. Two nearby state parks offer camping, just a short drive from the lake. Because of the popularity of these parks, it is a good idea to make reservations well in advance. Camping is also available at a number of private campgrounds at nearby Lake LBJ.
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