Lake Fork Reservoir, Large reservoir in Wood and Rains Counties, Texas.

Lake Fork Reservoir lies in Wood, Rains and Hopkins counties in northeast Texas, between Quitman, Alba, Emory and Yantis. Its 27,264 acres (110.33 km2) are held back by the 12,410-foot (3,780 m) Lake Fork Dam, and the shoreline runs 315 miles (507 km). The dam impounds Lake Fork Creek, a tributary of the Sabine River, along with Big Caney and Little Caney creeks.

The Sabine River Authority built Lake Fork Dam in 1980 to provide water for the growing population of the region. The reservoir reached its normal water level in 1985 and quickly became a major fishing destination in Texas.

The reservoir takes its name from Lake Fork Creek, the watercourse it impounds; the creek is a tributary of the Sabine River, not a former one. The lake is managed as a trophy bass fishery, and anglers come from across Texas for it: 15 of the top 20 Texas State Record largemouth bass were caught here, including an 18.18-pound fish.

Several boat ramps and marinas are scattered along the shore, making water access possible from different points. Campgrounds and public areas offer options for multi-day stays and water activities of all kinds.

About 80 percent of the reservoir still holds standing trees from before the flooding, forming underwater forests today. Aquatic plants grow among these submerged trunks and create hiding spots for many fish species.