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Local favourite lake · Menard, Texas

Talbot Lake

Talbot Lake is a lake in Menard, Texas.

Talbot Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Talbot Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Talbot Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 30.83053, -100.12072. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Talbot Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Talbot Lake yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Talbot Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Talbot Lake?

    Nearby: Fort McKavett State Historic Site (fort, 1 km), South Llano River State Park (sanctuary, 65 km), Colonel Black Ranch House (fort, 1 km), Clear Creek Lake Dam (lake, 25 km), Presidio de San Saba (fort, 40 km), Menard Irrigation Company Canal (fort, 40 km).