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Richards Lake is a public lake in Cottle County, Texas, managed by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. The shoreline and water are open to the public.
Public lakes and reservoirs in this part of the country typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel, blue and flathead catfish, black and white crappie, and bluegill and other sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Richards Lake covers about 16 acres in the Central Texas region. The nearest other mapped waters on PiscaMaps are Salt Creek and South Buck Creek.
Everyone 17 or older needs a Texas fishing licence with a Freshwater Fishing endorsement — the resident freshwater package is about $30, an all-water package about $47, and a non-resident annual about $58. A 1-day all-water licence is about $16. No separate trout stamp. Buy from Texas Parks & Wildlife. Everyone 17 or older needs a Texas fishing licence with a Freshwater Fishing endorsement; there is no separate trout stamp. Draining all water from the boat and livewell is required by law statewide.
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