Rucker Pond
| Rucker Pond | |
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| File:Rucker pond.jpg | |
| Location | Wise County, Texas |
| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface elevation | 845 ft (258 m) |
Rucker Pond is a reservoir within the LBJ National Grasslands. The pond is located in North Texas in Wise County near Decatur. It is off County Road 2650. Among Rucker Pond's fish species are largemouth bass.
Rucker Pond is located within Area 55 of the LBJ National Grasslands (Map grid C1). The pond is accessible via unsealed Forest Service road 916, which intersects Wise County Road 2650.
Recreation
As part of the LBJ Grasslands, Rucker Pond is freely available for recreational use by the public. Activities include fishing, camping, hiking, and hunting. There is no boat landing or dock at the lake. Reservations are not required for camping, and the area is open year round.
Statistics
- Operated by: United States Forest Service
Access
From Decatur, travel North on F.M. 730. Turn left on County Road 2650. Turn left at the intersection of C.R. 2650/2750. Turn left on to Forest Service road 916, and follow the gravel road until it ends.
