Brady Creek Reservoir, reservoir in Brady, Texas, United States

Brady Creek Reservoir is a large body of water near Brady, Texas, created in 1963 and managed by the city for recreation and water supply. The shoreline features rocky banks, dead trees, and a boulder-lined creek that create fishing and boating opportunities throughout the year.

The reservoir was created in 1963 when water was dammed to supply Brady with drinking water. A golden algae bloom in 2012 temporarily reduced fish populations, but the lake has been slowly recovering since then.

The reservoir is also called Brady Reservoir or Brady Lake, and the City of Brady manages both the lake and its dam. Anglers come for largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie and white bass, species stocked to improve recreational fishing. Boating and fishing are the main activities on the water.

The reservoir lies about 3 miles west of downtown Brady, and the City of Brady manages both the lake and its dam. Boating and fishing are the main activities on the water. The lake has limited aquatic vegetation in most areas, with some submerged plants and standing timber, so anglers should expect snags.

The reservoir's fish populations, including largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie and white bass, were stocked to support recreational fishing. A golden algae bloom of Prymnesium parvum in February 2012 caused fish kills, and stocks have been gradually recovering since, aided by submerged plants and standing timber in the water.