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For more information, call 806-775-2673. QUESTIONS Are there bait shops near Lake Alan Henry? What is the camping like?  Are there hook-ups? Are there campgrounds with hook-ups nearby? Does the City rent boats at Lake Alan Henry? Does anyone else rent boats that you know of? Can I reserve a campsite? What about using a generator since you don’t offer hook-ups? Why do I need to buy a facility permit? Why does the City charge a fee to use Lake Alan Henry facilities? What’s being planned for recreational improvements?  Who is responsible for stocking fish in the lake? How will I know if the fishing limits have changed at Alan Henry? How do I register my boat? Do I need to buy a fishing license? Can I set out a trotline at Alan Henry? Can I use my Texas State Park “Golden Passport” permit to use Alan Henry facilities?  I understand that I must register my bass club before I can have a tournament at Lake Alan Henry, why? Back ANSWERS 1.   Are there bait shops near Lake Alan Henry? - There are bait shops in the area outside of Lake Alan Henry property. Top of Page 2.  What is the camping like?  Are there hook-ups? - Camping facilities on City Recreation Area are all primitive and have no water and electricity.  The camping areas are all located on unimproved, unpaved  roads, and they will be muddy in wet weather.  Top of Page 3.   Are there campgrounds with hook-ups nearby? - Yes, in the region outside of Lake Alan Henry. Top of Page 4.   Does the City rent boats at Lake Alan Henry?   No.  Top of Page 5.   Does anyone else rent boats that you know of?  Not that we are aware of. Top of Page 6.   Can I reserve a campsite? - Camp sites are on a first-come, first serve basis only.  Camping is allowed at numbered campsites only.  Numbered campsites are located north and south of the paved parking lot at the boat ramp.  Obtain a map at the Permit Office. Top of Page  7.   What about using a generator? – The NORTH campsite area, designated by signage, allows the use of overnight generators.  The SOUTH campsite area, designated by signage, prohibits the use of overnight generators. Top of Page  8.   Why do I need to buy a facility permit? - It is important to have valid permits displayed on vehicles or boats at all times as law enforcement personnel are on-site and will be conducting periodic inspections. Law enforcement will issue citations of up to $200 fine, payable in Lubbock Municipal Court, for violations.  Top of Page 9.   Why does the City charge a fee to use Lake Alan Henry facilities? - The City of Lubbock requires entrance fees, boating fees and camping fees paid by facility users in order to pay for costs of maintaining and improving the Recreational Area.  Top of Page 10.  What’s being planned for recreational improvements? - Construction of a Comfort Station including toilets, showers, sinks and waiting area is planned for the future.  Future potential amenities include improved camping areas, hiking trails and a visitor's center. Top of Page  11.  Who is responsible for stocking fish in the lake? - The Fisheries Division of  Texas Parks and Wildlife (806.655.4341) are in charge of all fish stocking, setting fishing limits and annual monitoring programs. Top of Page 12.  How will I know if the fishing limits have changed at Lake Alan Henry? - All of LAH fishing regulations match those listed in the annual publication produced by Texas Parks and Wildlife entitled, “Outdoor Annual Hunting and Fishing Regulations.”  New books are issued each August.  Top of Page 13.  How do I register my boat?  - Boat registration is handled by Texas Parks and Wildlife.  For more information, contact 806.761.4930. Top of Page 14.  Do I need to buy a fishing license? – Yes, fishing licensing is handled by Texas Parks and Wildlife.  For more information, contact 806.761.4930. Top of Page 15.  Can I set out a troutline at Lake Alan Henry? - The City of Lubbock does not prohibit the use of trotlines at Lake Alan Henry.  Contact Texas Parks and Wildlife at 806.655.4341 with questions concerning laws and regulations related to fishing or hunting. Top of Page 16.  Can I use my Texas State Park “Golden Passport” permit to use Lake Alan Henry facilities? – Golden Passports are honored at Texas State Parks, but not at City of Lubbock facilities, which includes Lake Alan Henry. Top of Page 17.  I understand that I must register my bass club in order to have a fishing tournament at Lake Alan Henry, why? – The City of Lubbock registers bass clubs and schedules tournament dates for groups in order to know how much fishing pressure to expect on the lake during any weekend.  The registration process also helps bass clubs by determining what other clubs will be at the lake at the same time and to adjust weigh-in times to avoid congestion at the boat ramp.  There is not a fee to register or hold a tournament at Lake Alan Henry. Top of Page

Please email your questions to  lakealanhenry@lubbockcityhall.us For more information call 806-775-2673. Lake Alan Henry is operated by the City of Lubbock, Texas ~ Parks and Recreation Department To link to their webpage, click here:  parks.ci.lubbock.tx.us All Pages Visited as of 1/26/05