FISHING COVER/STRUCTURE
Structural habitat is comprised of inundated timber, brush, and creek channels. Aquatic macrophytes are found in approximately 10% of the lake with hydrilla being the dominant aquatic plant.

Location: In Titus County on Blundell and Smith Creeks in the Cypress River Basin, approximately 10 miles southwest of Mount Pleasant

Size: 2,000 acres

Maximum Depth: 40 feet

Date Impounded: 1972

Normal Water Clarity: Moderately clear

Water Level Fluctuation: Average 2-3 feet annually

Conservation Pool Elevation: 340 ft. msl
Current Water Levels

Aquatic Vegetation: Coverage is approximately 10% of the lake's total surface area. The dominant species is hydrilla.

• Largemouth Bass
• Channel Catfish
• Bluegill
• Redear Sunfish

FISHING REGULATIONS
Lake Monticello has a special 14-24 inch slot limit on largemouth bass. Bass 14 inches and less or 24 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one bass 24 inches or greater may be retained each day, with a total bag limit of 5 bass. Other game fish are managed under statewide regulations.