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A 5,070-acre U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir offering excellent fishing, camping, swimming, and boating. The lake features multiple recreation areas with boat ramps, picnic facilities, and campgrounds.
Navarro Mills Lake was created by the damming of Richland Creek by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1963 for flood control and water supply. Named after the nearby community of Navarro Mills, the lake has become a popular recreation destination for fishing, camping, and water sports.
Popular fish species include largemouth bass, channel catfish, white bass, and crappie. The lake has 8 recreation areas managed by the Corps of Engineers.