Ming Lake is a shallow lake built in 1959 near Hart Park that was originally built for boating. It has a max depth of around 18 feet. Year round bass, crappie, bluegill, and carp can be caught here. In the winter and early spring (December - May), trout are stocked by DFW and can also be caught here.

There is no entry fee or extra cost to fish here and the lake is open year round although it is closed some weekends for boat races. Information: Parking: Yes (Free) Entry Price: Free Public Bathrooms: Yes 24/7 Access: No (Gates closed at night) Fishing License Required: Yes (For ages 16+) Camping: Yes

Regulations: 5 trout per day/10 maximum in possession 2 bass limit/must be over 15 in. Artificial lures and bait allowed

Popular Baits: Garlic PowerBait (Trout: in winter months) Crankbaits (Bass) Wussy Bait (Carp) Worms (Catfish)