 Somerville
Lake offers many opportunities for outdoor
recreation, water sports, fishing, hunting, boating, or
just relaxed living. During your visit to Somerville
Lake, be sure to take advantage of all the recreational
opportunities and natural beauty that the lake has to
offer. Help us to preserve the natural beauty of these
resources by being a thoughtful visitor. With your
cooperation, future generations can appreciate the
beauty of Somerville Lake.
The major species caught regularly at Somerville Lake
are;
- Largemouth Bass,
- White Bass,
- Hybrid Bass,
- White Crappie,
- Bluegill Sunfish (Perch),
- Channel Catfish,
- Blue Catfish, and
- Flathead (Yellow) Catfish.
Fishing is allowed along the shoreline at all of the
parks and at the spillway
Somerville Lake has a total of 11 boat ramps. Lake
Access Points are marked on the map below. Information
regarding each of the boat ramps is found by visiting
the
Army Corps of Engineers site.
The boat ramp closest to Somerville, Texas is located
at Welch Park.
From Somerville take Thornberry Road 1.5 miles
to the Lake Somerville Dam. Turn right on the dam to
the entrance of Welch Park - Ramp will
accommodate all boat types - $3 fee required - open
all year - Privately operated (979) 596-2286
The fee for boat launching at
US Army Corps of Engineers operated parks is $3.00
per day. An Annual Pass, good at all US Army Corps of
Engineer operated parks is available.
Annual Passes
Annual passes are valid for (1) one year from the
date that you purchase and are honored at all US Army
Corps of Engineers operated parks. The Annual Pass costs
$30.00. The pass allows the owner free entry into Rocky
Creek Park or Yegua Creek Park for boat launching and
visiting registered campers. At other US Army Corps of
Engineer lakes, the pass allows you free entry into US
Army Corps of Engineer day-use areas and swimming
beaches.
The annual pass may be purchased at Rocky Creek Park or
Yegua Creek Park gate house from (6:00 AM - 10:00 PM,
seven days a week) at Somerville Lake .
Related links
WELCH PARK
Tommy & Sandy Thompson
P.O. Box 936
Somerville, Texas 77879
Reservations: 979-596-2286 TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE:
LAKE SOMERVILLE STATE PARK - NAILS CREEK UNIT
6280 F.M. 180
LEDBETTER,TX. 78946
979-289-2392
reservations : 512-389-8900
LAKE SOMERVILLE STATE PARK - BIRCH CREEK UNIT
14222 PARK ROAD 57
SOMERVILLE,TX. 77879-9713
979-535-7763
reservations : 512-389-8900
BIG CREEK RESORT MARINA & CAMPGROUND
P.O. BOX 418
LYONS,TX. 77863-0418
979-596-1616 or toll free 1-866-596-1616
LAKE SOMERVILLE MARINA & CAMPGROUND INC.
505 MARINA DR.
SOMERVILLE,TX. 77879
979-289-2321 or toll free 1-866-264-7804
Somerville Lake Maps
Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway
Lake Somerville Public Access Facilities
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