Red Oak Municipal Lake Fishing Regulations

FishinTexas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) and Red Oak Parks and Rec offer neighborhood fishin'. The neighborhood fishin' program offers a quality fishing experience to families who want to enjoy the outdoors in their own communities. TPWD works with local governments to stock neighborhood lakes with fish that are fun and easy to catch.

For more information about fishing in Red Oak, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 972-617-3638,

Effective September 1, 2010


  • Red Oak Municipal Lake is included under Community LakTPWDe Fishing Regulations; a complete list of Community Lakes is available by calling 1-800-792-1112 (menu 2) or on the Texas Parks and Wildlife website.
  • Fishing is by pole and line only: No trotlines, jug lines, throw lines, bows and arrows, spears, or nets.
  • Limit of 2 poles per angler 
For more information email

Tyler Fisheries Management Office

or call (903) 566-2161



What kind of fish is there in Red Oak?

Bass

Largemouth Bass


14” minimum length limit
5-fish daily bag limit
Channel Cat

Blue & Channel Catfish


No minimum length limit
5-fish daily bag limit; in any combination
Redear Sunfish

Sunfishes (bluegill, redear, longear & their hybrids)


No minimum length limit
no daily bag limit