Sulphur Bluff, Deer Trail Ranch

Dallas / Fort Worth Area

Sulphur Bluff, Deer Trail Ranch

Dallas / Fort Worth Area

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Property Info

  • General Availability
    This site is available year round.
  • Membership Access
    Gold Member Only Access
  • Lake Size
    27 Acres
  • Bank Fishing
    Bank fishing is not available.
  • Tent Camping
    Tent camping is available.
  • Boat Availability
    Jon boat with bench seating
  • Boat Launch
    Concrete Boat Launch

Exclusive 27-Acre Lake: A Premier Fishing Experience

Features:

Revitalized and restocked in 2018, this 27-acre lake is a meticulously managed fishing destination designed for exceptional angling experiences.

  • Habitat Enhancements: The lake features newly created habitats such as sunken cars, strategically placed brush piles, and large laydowns, providing ideal structures for fish populations to thrive.

  • Forage Stocking: Abundant forage includes fathead minnows, redear sunfish, coppernose bluegill, and threadfin shad, creating a robust food chain to support healthy bass growth.

Fishing Potential:

  • Trophy Bass Management: To ensure continued success in producing trophy-sized bass, members are required to remove any bass under 16 inches (approximately 2 pounds) and report their catches through the club’s online system.

  • Catch Opportunities: Anglers can enjoy steady action with the potential to reel in impressive trophy bass.

Amenities:

  • On-Site Boats: Two jon boats are available for member use.

  • Boat Ramp: A concrete boat ramp allows for easy launching of full-sized bass boats.

Experience:

Come experience a revitalized and thoughtfully managed lake offering anglers the opportunity to create lasting fishing memories. Whether you’re chasing trophy bass or simply enjoying the pristine surroundings, this lake promises a rewarding visit.

Requirements

• Mandatory Fish Removal: Remove all bass under 16 inches and all crappie. After your outing, report the total count of each species removed to the club office through the online harvest report system.


General Directions

App. 2 hours from Dallas, just northeast of Sulphur Springs.

Fishing Report

Weekend Fishing at Deer Trail Ranch

Brad Morgan on Apr 28 ,2025

Reservation Number : 42767 Property Name : Deer Trail Ranch Reservation Date : 04/25/2025 PM - 04/27/2025 AM Total Fish/Sizes : 10 Lures Used : Hula Poppers/Jitter Bugs Fished Saturday and Sunday morning camped overnight.   Took us some time to…

Slow morning on Deer Trail Ranch

Scott Balch on Apr 22 ,2025

Reservation Number : 43089 Property Name : Deer Trail Ranch Reservation Date : 04/22/2025 AM - Total Fish/Sizes : 7 each / up to 19" Lures Used : Plastics, top water, spinner baits John H. and I fished from 7:00…

What a great lake...

Chris Rosenbaum on Apr 17 ,2025

Reservation Number : 43009 Property Name : Deer Trail Ranch Reservation Date : 04/16/2025 All Day - Total Fish/Sizes : 30lmb up to 3.4lb Lures Used : Texas Rigged Craw, Texas Rigged Frog, Swimbait Got to Deer Trail about 2:30…

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Property Pricing

  • Day Rate$130.00
  • Half-Day Rate$95.00
  • Youth (13-17) Day Rate$65.00
  • Youth (13-17) Half-Day Rate$50.00

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