Cedar Creek Reservoir, aka Cedar Creek Lake, sits on the blackland prairie only 50 miles southeast of downtown Dallas, Texas, in Henderson and Kaufman Counties on Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Trinity River. Clockwise from its northern end, Cedar Creek Lake is surrounded by the towns of Kemp, Mabank, Gun Barrel City, Payne Springs, Log Cabin, Caney City, Malakoff, Trinidad, Tool, Seven Points, and Tolosa. It covers a surface area of 34,000 feet with a maximum depth of 53 feet and about 220 miles of shoreline. 
The Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 owns and operates Cedar Creek Lake, which is used for municipal water supply. Thousands of visitors escape the big city every year to enjoy a variety of activities and water sports, plus the Whatz-Up Fun Park in Seven Points. Dallas, Athens, and Corsicana, Texas, form a triangle around Cedar Creek Lake via U.S. 175, SH 22, and I45.
Fishing
The predominant fish species of Cedar Creek Lake are blue catfish, channel catfish, flathead catfish, largemouth bass, white bass, hybrid striped bass, and crappie. The best fishing areas for largemouth bass are in the southern portion of the lake, where the water is clearer, especially the southern third of the lake in the large coves and inlets on Texas rig worms and top waters.
Boating On Cedar Creek Lake
With five marinas and public boat ramps, boating is a popular watersport on Cedar Creek Lake, and it is easy to find services for any kind of boat or watercraft. Boaters can find large coves for swimming and hanging out, and wet bikers can find calm water in these coves. In peak times, like spring and summer, Cedar Creek Lake may have rough waters due to boat traffic and wind.
Things To Do At Cedar Creek Lake
Cedar Creek Lake is unique among Texas lakes because all of the little towns and communities so close to the lake each offer unique experiences. Who's Your Daddy Flea Market in Tool is definitely worth a visit! Vernon's Lakeside, Cedar Creek Brewery, Hector's, HF Family Table, Tiki Hut ect, so visitors have a chance to get out of the kitchen and enjoy some great food and fun! Malakoff has fun shopping at stores like The Vault, Lakeside Mercantile, Mister Sweet Tooth, Bookish (an amazing bookstore) and so much more!
Wineries
Triple N Ranch Winery offers hand-crafted wines and great food and live concerts on the weekends. Tara Vineyard & Winery is located outside of Athens and worth a day trip also!
