Choke Canyon Reservoir

About Choke Canyon Reservoir

Choke Canyon Dam and and reservoir are features of the Nueces River Project. The reservoir provides a water supply for Corpus Christi, Texas. Recreation at this reservoir is managed for Reclamation by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. When full, the lake has approximately 26,000 water surface. acres, 9,127 land acres and 135 miles of shoreline. Accessible from numerous roads. Several boat ramps and camping facilities. Fishing year-round. Available species include black and large mouth bass, striper, crappie, and several species of catfish. Current Reservoir Levels.

How to Get There

Near State Highway 72 west from Three Rivers, Texas. I-37 from Corpus Christi about 75 miles northwest to Three Rivers.

Plan Your Visit to Choke Canyon Reservoir

Heading to Choke Canyon Reservoir? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)