Lake Tawakoni – Event #3
Garland, Texas
9/9/2010 – 9/11/2010
Halfway through the season, the 2010 PAA Bass Pro Shops Tournament Series heads into the final stretch with the third tournament of the year, at Lake Tawakoni. Located near Garland and northeast of Dallas, the lake serves as a recreational and water supply reservoir. But it’s known for its solid fishing, too, and the PAA field will compete for up to $400,000 in cash and prizes. Tawakoni produced a 10.2-pounder and 9.9-pounder earlier this year. Tawakoni is 37,878 acres in size. It is named for a Native American tribe and the word Tawakoni is believed to mean “river bend among red sand hills,” according to the Oklahoma Historical Society. Tawakoni also is known for its outstanding catfishing for giant blues and flatheads.
Host:
The City of Garland Texas – www.ci.garland.tx.us/Home/Departments/City+Administration/Community+Relations/default.htm
Tournament Headquarters Bass Pro Shops:
Garland Location
5001 Bass Pro Drive
Garland, Texas 75043
Phone: (469) 221-2600
| Registration: | |
| Wednesday September 8, 2010 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. (CDT) |
| Bass Pro Shops Social | 5:30-7 p.m. |
| Pre-Tournament Meeting & Observer Pairings | 7 p.m. |
Regular Store Hours
Mon – Sat 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sun 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tournament Launch Ramp:
West Tawakoni City Park
Hwy 276, West Tawakoni, Texas 75474
Directions: Located on the North Side of Hwy 276, on the west side of the 276 Bridge
(32.906068º, -96.020094º)
Weigh-Ins:
Lakeside at Launch Area 9/9/2010 – 9/10/2010
Garland Bass Pro Shops 9/11/2010
Times TBA
Click here for the full PAA BPS Tournament Itinerary.
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Recommended Lodging:
Super 8 Garland – PAA Affinity Partner discounts available through website
252 West I30
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 226-2102
http://www.super8.com/Super8/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=30890
La Quinta Inn and Suites
375 East IH-30 (Bobtown Road Exit)
Garland, TX 75043
(469) 429-3339
http://www.lq.com
Best Western Lakeview Inn
1635 East IH-30 (Bass Pro Dr Exit)
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 303-1601
http://www.bestwesterntexas.com/hotels/best-western-lakeview-inn/
Local campsites:
Information regarding campsites can be obtained through Texas Parks and Wildlife at:
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lake_tawakoni/
License requirements:
A valid Texas fishing license will be required for this event and can be obtained at:
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/licenses/online_sales/
Additional fishing information:
Creel surveys, lake data, and additional information can be obtained at:
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lake_tawakoni/
Local Weather Quick Link:
www.accuweather.com/us/tx/garland/75040/city-weather-forecast.asp
Additional community information:
Garland, Texas is a community of over 200,000 residents covering 57 square miles in eastern Dallas county. Founded in 1891, Garland has evolved from a farming and railroad community to a thriving suburb of Dallas. Garland has a strong economic and manufacturing base. Many well known companies such as Raytheon, Kraft and Interceramic, USA have enjoyed success by placing manufacturing locations in Garland.
Recreation and leisure opportunities abound in Garland including award-winning softball complexes, a large municipally owned Firewheel Golf Park featuring 63 holes of golf over three courses, and an abundance of parks and a nature preserve. Hawaiian Falls WaterPark provides entertainment for the entire family with the newest ride The Torpedo opening summer 2010.
Garland’s Bass Pro Shops, located on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard is the anchor for a 28 acre development that also includes a variety of dining and entertainment options. Islamorada Fish Company located inside Bass Pro Shops features a 13,000 gallon saltwater aquarium and of course offers seafood and a variety of other menu items.
Primo’s Tex–Mex Grille serves up all the favorites including stuffed jalapenos, deep-fried tacos and sizzling fajitas. The restaurant features live entertainment on weekends on the dock overlooking Lake Ray Hubbard. Texas Land & Cattle Steak House serves high quality mesquite-grilled steaks, as well as a variety of other main courses, appetizers and deserts. The Flying Saucer is a unique pub offering over 200 imported and domestic beers as well as bratwurst, fried fish, pizza and sandwiches.
