Lake Gonzales

infobox_lake
lake_name = Lake Gonzales
image_lake =
type = Hydroelectric reservoir
caption_lake =
location = Gonzales County, Texas
basin_countries= United States
coords = coord|29|30.08|N|97|37.90|W|type:waterbody_region:US-TX|display=inline,title
inflow = Guadalupe River
outflow = Guadalupe River
area = 696 acres (2.8 km²)
depth =
max-depth =
elevation = 333 ft (101 m)
volume = convert|7500|acre.ft|abbr=on|lk=on

Lake Gonzales is a reservoir on the Guadalupe River 4 miles (6 km) southeast of the town of Belmont in Gonzales County, Texas. The reservoir was formed in 1931 by the construction of a dam to provide hydroelectric power to the area. Management of the dam and lake was assume by the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority on May 1, 1963. Lake Gonzales also serves as a venue for outdoor recreation, including fishing, boating, swimming, camping and picnicing, and is maintained at a constant level year round.

Lake Gonzales is also known locally as H-4 Reservoir or Guadalupe Reservoir H-4.

Fish and plant life

Lake Gonzales has been stocked with species of fish intended to improve the utility of the reservoir for recreational fishing. Fish present in Lake Gonzales include catfish, white crappie, sunfish, sunfish, and largemouth bass. Vegetation in the lake includes cattail, pondweed, American lotus, spatterdock, rushes, water hyacinth, water lettuce, and hydrilla.

Recreational uses

Although there are no public parks on the shore of Lake Gonzales, a public access boat ramp is accessible from U.S. Highway 90A.

External links

* [http://www.gbra.org/?datapage=lkg.asp Lake Gonzales (H4)] - Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
* [http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/gonzales/ Lake Gonzales - Texas Parks & Wildlife]
* [http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/LL/roldu.html Lake Gonzales] - Handbook of Texas Online