Lake Findley facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lake Findley
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Location	Jim Wells County, near Alice, Texas
Coordinates	27°47.52′N 98°3.85′W / 27.79200°N 98.06417°W / 27.79200; -98.06417
Type	reservoir
Primary inflows	Chiltipin Creek
Primary outflows	Chiltipin Creek
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	247 acres (100 ha)
Max. depth	12 ft (3.7 m)
Surface elevation	192 ft (59 m)

Lake Findley, also known as Lake Alice, is a reservoir on Chiltipin Creek about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) north of the city of Alice, Texas. The reservoir was formed in 1965 by the construction of a dam across the creek. The dam and lake are managed by the City of Alice. Lake Findley serves as a venue for recreation, especially fishing.

Fish and plant life

Lake Findley has been stocked with species of fish intended to improve the utility of the reservoir for recreational fishing. Fish present in Lake Findley include crappie, bluegill, catfish, sunfish, largemouth bass, and alligator gar.

Recreational uses

The most popular recreational use of the lake is fishing.