Falcon Reservoir
Zapata County, Texas80,555 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from TCEQ for this lake.
- 110 ft max depth
- Public access
Falcon Reservoir in Zapata County, Texas has water-quality measurements published by TCEQ, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 110 ft. Surface area: 80555 acres.
Falcon Reservoir is a 80,555-acre lake in Zapata County, Texas with a maximum depth of 110 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, TCEQ. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Falcon Reservoir is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Deep water110 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water80,555 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Falcon Reservoir is safe to swim in today is a call for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Falcon Reservoir
These are the measurements TCEQ publishes for Falcon Reservoir, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
110 ft
Surface area
80,555 acres
Shoreline
435 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by TCEQ
Recreation & Access
- Falcon Lake County ParkPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Falcon Reservoir
Where is Falcon Reservoir?
- Falcon Reservoir is a lake in Zapata County, Texas. Its water-quality measurements are published by TCEQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Falcon Reservoir?
- Falcon Reservoir in Zapata County, Texas has water-quality measurements published by TCEQ, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 110 ft. Surface area: 80555 acres.
Is Falcon Reservoir safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Falcon Reservoir?
- Falcon Reservoir has a maximum depth of 110 feet. The lake covers 80555 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Falcon Reservoir?
- Falcon Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Falcon Lake County Park. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Falcon Reservoir?
- Falcon Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Texas's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Falcon Reservoir come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory