- Lake Amon G. Carter -

Lake Amon G. Carter is actually two lakes in one. The original lake was constructed in 1961 and has different habitat than the 500-acre extension constructed in 1985. Habitat in the old lake is characterized by rocky shoreline main lake points cattail beds and some standing timber in the upper end. The new lake is characterized by lots of standing timber and some weed beds along the shoreline. Both parts have rip-rap along their respective dams providing excellent cover for fish. The 20-foot tunnel that joins the two lakes also provides good cover for some fishes.