Twin Buttes Reservoir, artificial lake southwest of San Angelo, Texas
Twin Buttes Reservoir is a man-made lake near San Angelo fed by the Middle and South Concho Rivers, offering more than 50 miles of shoreline surrounded by vegetation and submerged structures. The water level fluctuates seasonally, and the shoreline includes rocky areas, mudflats, and a riprap dam that create fishing habitats.
Twin Buttes Reservoir was built in 1963 as part of the San Angelo Project to manage water flow from two major rivers and tributaries in the region. The lake reached full capacity only twice in its history, both times during the 1970s, and has experienced fluctuating levels ever since due to changing rainfall and drought patterns.
Twin Buttes Reservoir serves as a gathering place for the San Angelo community, where locals and visitors fish, boat, and spend quiet days outdoors together. The shoreline is used by families and small groups who come to relax and enjoy simple moments in nature.
Visitors need a limited-use permit for camping, and anglers aged 17 and older must have a yearly fishing license to fish in the area. Boat ramps and picnic spots are available, but there are no developed campsites or hookups, so come prepared with supplies and water.
Twin Buttes Reservoir takes its name from two distinctive buttes visible near the original reservoir site, a geographic feature that gives the area its character. Many visitors overlook this naming origin, but the two landforms remain a subtle landmark in the surrounding landscape.
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