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Lake Pinkston is a 560-acre reservoir built by the City of Center
in 1976. The lake is located 10 miles west of Center on State Highway
7 just north of the small community of Akin. Recreational facilities are
very limited and include only 2 boat ramps. No camping, picknicking, or
sanitary facilities are provided and no marinas are present at the lake.
However, Lake Pinkston is located in a beautiful area of East Texas and
can provide a delightful experience away from the usual crowds. Most of
the timber in the reservoir was not removed and provides an abundance
of fish habitat, but also makes boating hazardous. Boaters must use extreme
caution on the lake to avoid the numerous logs and stumps. Good bank fishing
access is available along the country roads located at the dam and at
the boat ramp on the upper portion of the lake.
The county road on the upper portion crosses the reservoir
and isolates over 100 acres of water that is connected to the main lake
only by a large culvert under the road. Small boats can go through the
culvert or be launched off the county road to allow access to this portion
of the lake. The limited access reduces fishing pressure to this area.
The deep, clear waters of Lake Pinkston offer excellent
fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, crappie, sunfishes, and catfishes.
However, special fishing regulations apply to largemouth bass and fishermen
should consult the Texas Recreational Fishing Guide for current length
limits and bag limits. No trotlines are permitted in the lake and no water
skiing is allowed.
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