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Toyota Texas Bass Classic Returns Sept. 28-30, 2012
World championship and music festival will return to Lake Conroe and the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center
Dates for the highly-anticipated return of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC), the world championship of professional bass fishing and country music festival, were announced today with all of the action set to begin Friday, Sept. 28. The three-day event (Sept. 28-30) will feature anglers from across all major tours and some of country music’s premier artists with event proceeds benefiting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and its youth outdoor programs.
“We are very excited to return to Conroe and bring together the best anglers in the world and offer amazing entertainment value each day,” said Tournament Director Lenny Francoeur. “The TTBC has become an annual community event that has generated over $1.2 million for the TPWD and the state of Texas and we are thrilled about what we’re putting together for this year.”
Daily tournament weigh-ins, outdoor expo and concerts will take place at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center and the TTBC will offer a wide range of activities that families, outdoor enthusiasts and music fans will enjoy. The 2012 concert line-up will be announced this summer with previous year’s performers including Trace Adkins, Billy Currington, Pat Green and Blake Shelton.
Last year’s world championship was the closest finish in tournament history requiring a sudden death fish- off between eventual TTBC Champion Keith Combs and runner-up for the second straight year, Mike Iaconelli. This year’s tournament field will consist of 50 anglers assembled from the top professional leagues in the world, including the PAA Bass Pro Shops Tournament Series, Bassmaster Elite Series and the Walmart FLW Tour.
Anglers will compete on Lake Conroe over three days with the field being reduced to the top-10 who will compete in the final round on Sunday, Sept. 30. The tournament remains a non-entry fee event, with all 50 competing anglers taking home guaranteed prize money. In addition, the TTBC will continue its focus on conservation and adhere to strict catch, weigh and immediate release format that has earned the event national praise for its conservation efforts over the past five years.
“Now more than ever the conservation practices of the TTBC and the TPWD are playing a pivotal role in maintaining the precious natural resources throughout Texas,” said JC Fassino, President, Texas Bass Classic Foundation. “The progressive efforts and education programming the TTBC has helped to fund will only further aid us in protecting what we all value and enjoy.”
The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center is a state-of-the-art facility conveniently located minutes from Lake Conroe and The Woodlands and only 40 minutes north of Houston. The location offers easy access to event activities, local shops and restaurants. For more information visit www.thelonestar.org.
The Toyota Texas Bass Classic tournament functions are operated by the Professional Anglers Association with technical assistance and support from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries Division. Title sponsor for the event is Toyota. For additional information, visit toyotatexasbassclassic.com or call 1-866-907-0143.
Toyota Texas Bass Classic Serves up BBQ Cook Off
Fishing world championship and music festival will feature 75 teams in BBQ Cook-off
There’s sure to be plenty of big bites at this year’s Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) and this September the fish won’t only be the only thing biting. Today, tournament officials announced the inaugural TTBC BBQ Cook-off, which will bring 75 teams together to battle it out for $8,000 in guaranteed prize money. Teams will compete for best brisket, ribs and other BBQ favorites at the annual world championship of professional bass fishing and country music festival Sept. 28-30.
“We couldn’t be more excited about our event schedule this year,” said Tournament Director Lenny Francoeur. “World championship fishing, free concerts, BBQ and one of Texas’ best outdoor expos, we’ve got it all. The TTBC has truly evolved into the can’t miss community event.”
The TTBC BBQ Cook-off is officially sanctioned by the Texas Gulf Coast BBQ Cookers Association (TGCBCA). The People’s Choice Awards will provide BBQ lovers the chance to sample and select a winner in one category while teams will also compete for best brisket, chicken and ribs.
Registration for BBQ cook-off teams is available online at toyotatexasbassclassic.com or athttp://www.tgcbca.org/ and is limited to the first 75 applicants. Event details and competition rules are also available online. Entry fees are based on each team’s cook area requirements, $200 for a 30 by 30 foot space and $250 for a 40 by 30 foot space.
Daily tournament weigh-ins, outdoor expo and free concerts will take place at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center and the TTBC will offer a wide range of activities that families, outdoor enthusiasts and music fans will enjoy. The 2012 concert line-up will be announced this summer with previous performers including Trace Adkins, Billy Currington, Pat Green and Blake Shelton.
The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center is a state-of-the-art facility conveniently located minutes from Lake Conroe and The Woodlands and only 40 minutes north of Houston. The location offers easy access to event activities, local shops and restaurants. For more information visit www.thelonestar.org.
The Toyota Texas Bass Classic tournament functions are operated by the Professional Anglers Association with technical assistance and support from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries Division. Title sponsor for the event is Toyota. For additional information, visit toyotatexasbassclassic.com or call 1-866-907-0143.
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Toyota Texas Bass Classic Scheduled for September 28-30, 2012
World championship and music festival will return to Lake Conroe and the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center
Dates for the highly-anticipated return of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC), the world championship of professional bass fishing and country music festival, were announced today with all of the action set to begin Friday, Sept. 28. The three-day event (Sept. 28-30) will feature anglers from across all major tours and some of country music’s premier artists with event proceeds benefiting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and its youth outdoor programs.
“We are very excited to return to Conroe and bring together the best anglers in the world and offer amazing entertainment value each day,” said Tournament Director Lenny Francoeur. “The TTBC has become an annual community event that has generated over $1.2 million for the TPWD and the state of Texas and we are thrilled about what we’re putting together for this year.”
Daily tournament weigh-ins, outdoor expo and concerts will take place at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center and the TTBC will offer a wide range of activities that families, outdoor enthusiasts and music fans will enjoy. The 2012 concert line-up will be announced this summer with previous year’s performers including Trace Adkins, Billy Currington, Pat Green and Blake Shelton.
Last year’s world championship was the closest finish in tournament history requiring a sudden death fish- off between eventual TTBC Champion Keith Combs and runner-up for the second straight year, Mike Iaconelli. This year’s tournament field will consist of 50 anglers assembled from the top professional leagues in the world, including the PAA Bass Pro Shops Tournament Series, Bassmaster Elite Series and the Walmart FLW Tour.
Anglers will compete on Lake Conroe over three days with the field being reduced to the top-10 who will compete in the final round on Sunday, Sept. 30. The tournament remains a non-entry fee event, with all 50 competing anglers taking home guaranteed prize money. In addition, the TTBC will continue its focus on conservation and adhere to strict catch, weigh and immediate release format that has earned the event national praise for its conservation efforts over the past five years.
“Now more than ever the conservation practices of the TTBC and the TPWD are playing a pivotal role in maintaining the precious natural resources throughout Texas,” said JC Fassino, President, Texas Bass Classic Foundation. “The progressive efforts and education programming the TTBC has helped to fund will only further aid us in protecting what we all value and enjoy.”
The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center is a state-of-the-art facility conveniently located minutes from Lake Conroe and The Woodlands and only 40 minutes north of Houston. The location offers easy access to event activities, local shops and restaurants. For more information visit www.thelonestar.org.
The Toyota Texas Bass Classic tournament functions are operated by the Professional Anglers Association with technical assistance and support from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries Division. Title sponsor for the event is Toyota. For additional information, visit toyotatexasbassclassic.com or call 1-866-907-0143.
Toyota Texas Bass Classic National Broadcast Begins Saturday
World Championship to air on Versus as a part of the NBC Sports Group
Conroe, TX – The opening day of this year’s Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) will be available in over 75 million homes when the tournament airs this Saturday at 1 p.m. Eastern (Noon Central) on Versus, a member of the NBC Sports Group.
“The national viewing audience will have plenty to look forward to from all the on-the-water action with the anglers to the evening weigh-ins; the thrill of this year’s championship has been captured in every minute,” said Tournament Director Lenny Francoeur. “Viewers will be able to be up close and personal with the world’s best anglers in the only unifying world championship in the sport of bass fishing.”
As the official broadcast partner of the TTBC, Versus will air the championship in three parts (tape-delayed) with two 30-minute episodes for the first and second days of fishing and a one-hour special for the final day. The official broadcast schedule is as follows:
First Day- Dec. 3rd at 1:00 p.m. ET (will re-air Dec. 7th at 4:00 p.m. ET)
Second Day- Dec. 10th at 1:00 p.m. ET (will re-air Dec. 14th at 4:00 p.m. ET)
Final Day- Dec. 17th from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET (will re-air on Dec. 21st at 4:00 p.m. ET)
The TTBC field is made up of the world’s best in professional bass fishing. The 50-angler field includes representatives from the Bass Pro Shops PAA Tournament Series, the Walmart FLW Tour and the Bassmaster Elite Series. The TTBC is the only event of its kind to bring in the best anglers from the major tours together on the same lake to compete for one world championship title.
The Toyota Texas Bass Classic tournament functions are operated by the Professional Anglers Association with technical assistance and support from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries Division. Title sponsor for the event is Toyota. Additional sponsors include Evinrude, Ricoh, Carrot Stix, US Reel, Mustang CAT and ATX Wheels. For additional information, visit toyotatexasbassclassic.com or call 1-866-907-0143.
Keith Combs Wins Toyota Texas Bass Classic
Keith Combs Wins Toyota Texas Bass Classic in Dramatic Fashion
Combs Outlasts Mike Iaconelli in Sudden Death Fish-Off
The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC), the world championship of professional bass fishing, had to go into overtime to crown a champion. Keith Combs of Huntington, TX outlasted Mike Iaconelli of Pittsgrove, NJin an unprecedented sudden death fish-off.
Both anglers caught record-setting three-day totals of 76 lbs. 12 oz. before finding out on stage at the final weigh-in that they were tied. The anglers were forced to go back onto the water where the first one to catch a legal 14-inch bass, verified by their on-the-water judge and tournament officials listening via cell phone, would be declared the winner.
During sudden death it took Combs 45 minutes to reel in the first catch, a 15-inch bass that was good enough for the title.
“I put everything into this, it’s all I wanted to do,” said Combs. “If it gets any better than this I will fall down and pass out.”
Combs led the tournament wire-to-wire to earn $100,000 and a brand-new Legend boat powered by Evinrude. His day one five-bass limit total of 28 lbs. 8 oz. set a new tournament single-day record and he followed that with a 27 lb. 4 oz. bag on day two, which was the second-largest one-day total of the tournament.
For the second consecutive year Mike Iaconelli finished the runner-up. The excitable fan-favorite overcame a 4 lb. deficit going into the final day to bag a 25 lb. limit on Sunday that earned him a tie with Combs, but an eventual second-place finish.
Todd Auten of Lake Wylie, SC, the 2011 Bass Pro Shops PAA Tournament Series Angler of the Year, earned a third-place finish with a three-day total of 50 lbs., which was over 26 lbs. behind the leaders.
Combs also earned the ATX Wheels Big Bass Award for his 10 lb. 2 oz. catch on Friday. Combs will receive a set of four ATX Series wheels for his efforts.
The unique professional angling tournament focuses on conservation and features a catch and release program that highlights the efforts of Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. A generous donation of $250,000 was given to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department on behalf of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic to fund youth education and outreach programs. Over the past five years, $1.25 million has been donated to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department through the TTBC.
The TTBC featured an elite field of 50 anglers from around the world, including the best from the Walmart FLW Tour, Bassmaster Elite Series and Bass Pro Shops PAA Tournament Series. It is the only event in the sport of bass fishing that brings the top anglers together regardless of tour affiliation for a unifying world championship.
Fans at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center in Conroe were treated to three days of first-class entertainment. In addition to daily weigh-ins, fans enjoyed three days of country music concerts and exhibits from over 70 local and national companies.
The Toyota Texas Bass Classic tournament functions are operated by the Professional Anglers Association with technical assistance and support from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries Division. Title sponsor for the event is Toyota. Additional sponsors include Evinrude, IKON, Oakley, Carrot Stix, US Reel and Mustang CAT.
For more tournament information visit toyotatexasbassclassic.com,
Twitter- @TxBassClassic
Day Two Tournament Recap
Day Two Tournament Recap
LAKE CONROE, Texas – Keith Combs of Huntington, TX followed up his record-setting day one with the biggest five-bass bag of day two to take a 4 lb. lead over Mike Iaconelli of Pittsgrove, NJ. The elite field of 50 anglers was cut down to the top-10 (the “Tundra Ten”) following Saturday’s action. The battle for the top appears to be a two-man race between Combs and Iaconelli, who both surpassed the largest three-day cumulative weight in just the first two days.
Bass Pro Shops PAA Tournament Series Angler of the Year Todd Auten of Lake Wylie, SC hauled in 24 lb. 4 oz. Saturday bag to move into third place. Defending champion Brian Snowden of Reeds Spring, MO (fifth-place) has continued his success on Lake Conroe by advancing to the final day.
Mark Rose of Marion, AR held onto the 10th place by only one pound over Takahiro Omori of Emory, TX to grab the last spot in the Sunday field.
The 2011 Toyota Texas Bass Classic champion will win $100,000 and a new Legend boat powered by Evinrude.
Leaderboard (Top-10 make the cut and advance to Sunday)
Pos. Angler Weight (lbs-oz)
1. Keith Combs 55-12
2. Mike Iaconelli 51-12
3 Todd Auten 41-12
4. Edwin Evers 38-12
5. Brian Snowden 36-04
6. Ott Defoe 36-00
7. Steve Kennedy 34-00
T8. Wesley Strader 33-12
T8. Alton Jones 33-12
10. Mark Rose 32-12
Big Bass
Pos. Angler Weight (lbs-oz)
1. Keith Combs 10-02
2. Mike Iaconelli 08-01
3. Ott Defoe 07-08
T4. Keith Combs 07-04
T4. Chris Brasher 07-04
T4. Mark Rose 07-04
12:00pm Event Gates Open: Lone Star Convention Center
4:00 Weigh-In & Trophy Ceremony
6:00pm Live Concert with Robert Earl Keen
Day One Tournament Recap
Keith Combs.jpg – Keith Combs shows off a 10 lb. 8 oz. bass that put him in the top spot and earned big bass honors for the day.
(Photo Credit Jason Miczek)
Mike Iaconelli.jpg – Mike Iaconelli reacts to catching a 7 lb. 8 oz. bass that helped him into second place after day one.
(Photo Credit Jason Miczek)
Day One Tournament Recap
50 anglers competed in day one of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic on Lake Conroe. A cold front coming in from the Rockies hit the area Thursday night and led to colder temperatures on Friday. Anglers battled winds gusting up to 25-30 mph throughout the day. However, the weather did not keep the fish from biting as Keith Combs bagged the largest single catch in the event’s three-year history on Lake Conroe, a 10 lb. 8 oz. bass. Combs holds a 1 lb. 12 oz. lead over last year’s runner-up Mike Iaconelli.
Leaderboard
1. Keith Combs 28 lbs. 8 oz.
2. Mike Iaconelli 26 lbs. 12 oz.
3. Alton Jones 24 lbs. 4 oz.
4. Takahiro Omori 21 lbs.
5. Ott Defoe 20 lbs. 12 oz.
Big Bass
1. Keith Combs 10 lbs. 8 oz.
2. Mike Iaconelli 7 lbs. 8 oz.
3. Randy Howell 7 lbs.
3. Ott Defoe 7 lbs.
Weekend Schedule
Saturday, October 29 – Day Two, Toyota Texas Bass Classic
7:00 – 8:30am Take Off: Waterpoint Plaza
12:00pm Event Gates Open: Lone Star Convention Center
6:00 Weigh-In: Field cut to final 10 anglers
8:30pm Live Concert with Pat Green
Sunday, October 30 – Final Day, Toyota Texas Bass Classic
7:00 – 8:30am Take Off: Waterpoint Plaza
12:00pm Event Gates Open: Lone Star Convention Center
4:00 Weigh-In & Trophy Ceremony
6:00pm Live Concert with Robert Earl Keen
Toyota Texas Bass Classic to be Nationally Televised
World Championship to air on Versus as a part of the NBC Sports Group
Over 75 million homes will be able to able watch this year’s Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) when the world championship of bass fishing airs on Versus, which is part of the NBC Sports Group. The TTBC, an annual three-day bass fishing world championship and outdoor music festival will take place in Conroe Oct. 28-30.
“We are thrilled about becoming partners with Versus and the NBC Sports Group,” said Event Director Lenny Francoeur. “The outdoor programming on Versus is a perfect fit for the Toyota Texas Bass Classic. Not only are we showcasing the world’s top anglers competing for the title of world champion, we’re also increasing awareness of the tremendous conservation and education efforts of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.”
As the official broadcast partner of the TTBC, Versus will air the championship in three parts (tape-delayed) with two 30-minute episodes for the first and second rounds and one-hour special for the final day. The official broadcast schedule is as follows:
First Round- Dec. 3rd at 1:00 p.m. ET (will re-air Dec. 7th at 4:00 p.m. ET)
Second Round- Dec. 10th at 1:00 p.m. ET (will re-air Dec. 14th at 4:00 p.m. ET)
Final Round- Dec. 17th from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET (will re-air on Dec. 21st at 4:00 p.m. ET)
The TTBC field is made up of the world’s best in professional bass fishing. The 50-angler field includes representatives from the Bass Pro Shops PAA Tournament Series, the Walmart FLW Tour and the Bassmaster Elite Series. The TTBC is the only event of its kind to bring in the best anglers from the major tours together on the same lake to compete for one world championship title.
The Toyota Texas Bass Classic tournament functions are operated by the Professional Anglers Association with technical assistance and support from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries Division. Title sponsor for the event is Toyota. Additional sponsors include Evinrude, Ricoh, Carrot Stix, US Reel, Mustang CAT and ATX Wheels. For additional information, visit toyotatexasbassclassic.com or call 1-866-907-0143.
For more tournament information visit toyotatexasbassclassic.com, Facebook.com/ToyotaTexasBassClassic
Twitter- @TxBassClassic
Toyota Texas Bass Classic Promises
Plenty of Boats, Bass and Bands
Three concerts and the world championship free by claiming tickets in advance
Conroe, TX – The 2011 edition of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) will be bringing together some of the biggest names in country music with the biggest names in professional bass fishing for the annual three-day fishing and music festival Oct. 28-30 in Conroe and this year it’s free! Proceeds from the TTBC will go towards the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and their year-round education and conservation efforts.
Admission
Admittance to all three days of concerts, the Reliant Energy Outdoor Adventures Zone, tournament weigh-ins, and the interactive expo area is freeto the public through exclusive tournament partners. Limited quantities of free tickets are only available while supplies last through respective sponsor promotions, visiting Houston-area Toyota dealerships, Academy Sports and Outdoors locations or at toyotatexasbassclassic.com.
Tickets are available for Friday, Saturday and Sunday individually. Walk-up tickets the day of the event will require a suggested $10 (per person) donation towards the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and all days are subject to sell out. Fans interested in attending are encouraged to visittoyotatexasbassclassic.com for complete details on how to obtain free tickets in advance. Kids 17 and under will be admitted free all three days (as long as they are accompanied by a ticketed adult).
Concerts with Billy Currington, Pat Green and Robert Earl Keen
Premier country music star Billy Currington will kick-off three days of concerts on Friday, Oct. 28th at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center’s festival grounds in Conroe. Texas fan-favorite Pat Green, a three-time Grammy-nominee, will hit the stage on Saturday, Oct. 29th while Robert Earl Keen, another native from the Lone Star State, closing out the weekend on Sunday, Oct. 30th.
Bass Fishing World Championship
The world’s best professional bass fisherman will descend upon Lake Conroe for a three-day tournament that combines the top PAA anglers from the Walmart FLW Tour, Bassmaster Elite Series and Bass Pro Shops PAA Tournament Series. All of the thrilling action of tournament weigh-ins will be free to the public at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center through the exclusive free ticket offer.
Food and Drink
Families and fans will be able to enjoy a wide variety of food and drink options from Holmes Smokehouse and the traditional favorites at numerous concessions stands located throughout the venue. Adults can also unwind and take in the quality entertainment at the Evan Williams Bourbon Barrel tent or the Busch Beer tents.
Fishing Seminars
Stop by the Academy Sports + Outdoors Expo area at the TTBC to see some Texas-sized bass in the Berkley Bass Tank and learn tips and techniques from the best anglers in the world. There will also be a casting pond to test out your casting skill.
Toyota Drive Center
This event is part of a nationwide series of events that provide consumers with a hands‐on opportunity to experience Toyota’s safety, durability and quality while engaging with several vehicles in the 2012 lineup. A unique off-road course has been designed specifically for the TTBC to showcase the Toyota truck and SUV lineup to fans in attendance. Spectators will also be able to get behind the wheel of the all new reinvented 2012 Camry at the Toyota Camry Ride & Drive.
Global Inheritance Prius Energy Playground
Rethink the way you create, manage and store energy at the Prius Energy Playground, where you can see firsthand how to generate enough power to run a snow cone machine, power a video game and more by riding stationary bikes and see-sawing.
Reliant Energy Outdoor Adventures Area
There will be plenty of family fun to be had at the TTBC in the Reliant Energy Outdoors Adventures Area. Located at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center, the Outdoor Adventures Area features kid-friendly activities that emphasize the TPWD’s youth fishing programs. Activities include a rock climbing wall, archery, kids casting challenge and a host of outdoor themed educational and interactive exhibits.
Get on the Water in a Legend
Meet Legend and Evinrude professional anglers, factory representatives and dealers in the ultimate test ride opportunity with the Legend Boats and Evinrude teams at Lake Conroe. Test drives will run daily (Oct. 28-30) from 7:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. from the Waterpoint Plaza.
Free Boat Launch Each Day at the Waterpoint Plaza on Lake Conroe
Fans can attend the boat launch for free each morning of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic, Friday – Sunday at Waterpoint Plaza on Lake Conroe. Boat launches run each day from 7 – 8:30 a.m.
Waterpoint Plaza on Lake Conroe
15256 Highway 105W (between County Line BBQ and SAM’S Boat)
Location
The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center is a state-of-the-art facility conveniently located minutes from Lake Conroe and The Woodlands and only 40 minutes north of Houston. The location offers easy access to event activities, local shops and restaurants. For more information visitwww.thelonestar.org.
The Toyota Texas Bass Classic tournament functions are operated by the Professional Anglers Association with technical assistance and support from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries Division. Title sponsor for the event is Toyota. Additional sponsors include Evinrude, IKON, Oakley, Carrot Stix, US Reel and Mustang CAT. Corporate partnership opportunities are available for 2011. For additional information, visittoyotatexasbassclassic.com or call 1-866-907-0143.
For more tournament information visit toyotatexasbassclassic.com,
Facebook.com/ToyotaTexasBassClassic
Twitter- @TxBassClassic
SJRA LAKE BED GUIDELINES
SJRA LAKE BED GUIDELINES
The recent drought has exposed many acres of lake bed resulting in the growth of terrestrial vegetation and the uncovering of debris that had previously settled on the bottom of the lake. When the lake refills, this vegetation and debris will provide valuable habitat for fish and other aquatic species, and the vegetation also helps stabilize sediments and improve water quality; however, while the lake is down, some vegetation and debris can cause nuisance problems.
To assist property owners and other lake users in determining the best means for managing vegetation or debris in the exposed lake bed of Lake Conroe, the SJRA has developed the following guidelines:
VEGETATION
The SJRA encourages businesses, community associations, and other lakefront property owners to not interfere with the growth of grasses and other terrestrial vegetation in the lake bed.
In cases where vegetation is creating a nuisance, lakefront property owners are allowed to mitigate the nuisance in and around their immediate dock area but are encouraged to use the most limited means possible, such as trimming off the tops of tall weeds.
Application of non-restricted use herbicides is only allowed with prior approval of the SJRA and only in areas that are completely above the influence of the waterline and immediately surrounding a property owner’s dock.
Widespread mowing of lake bed areas (i.e. not directly in front of a landowner’s tract) is not allowed unless specifically authorized by the SJRA.
DEBRIS
The SJRA encourages individuals to leave non-hazardous, inert debris in place in the lake bed to provide fish habitat. This can include items such as tires, concrete blocks, submerged logs, and other bulky items.
Non-hazardous, inert debris that has become exposed due to falling lake levels can be moved into deeper water provided it can be done so safely and to a location that will not create a hazard to navigation.
Trash and other non-desirable debris can be collected and placed in the SJRA’s lake debris Dumpster located at the west end of the Lake Conroe dam. This may include bottles, cans, and other trash.
No hazardous materials may be placed in the SJRA lake debris dumpster. Items such as paints, pesticides, electronics, batteries, used oil and filters, antifreeze, and other hazardous materials should be disposed of properly at an authorized facility.
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