Cedar Creek Lake: Tom Finley Park Review





The Cedar Creek Lake area includes a variety of parks you and your family will enjoy during your visit. One of the parks many families enjoy is Tom Finley Park. In this article, you will learn more about why this location is a favorite and answers to frequently asked questions.


Tom Finley Park Location & Rating


Tom Finley Park is located on Texas 334 in Gun Barrel City, Texas. Tom Finley is a wonderful place for the children and family. Google ratings include some of the following praises with a 4.4 out of 5 rating.


• Good for the kids (multiple comments)


• Loved the park


• Enjoyed the view


• Nice play area for the kids


• Plenty of spots with shade


• There are places to grill


• Great place to relax


• Very family oriented


• Refreshing during the summer


• Great place to swim


• Easy to get into the water


Tom Finley Park Amenities


Tom Finley Park offers plenty of amenities for vacationers, tourists, and community members. Here are some of the amenities you will enjoy during your visit to the park:


• Nice play area for the children


• Some covered sitting areas


• Beach area


• Picnic locations


• Places of shade


• Grilling locations


• Boat ramps


• Wheelchair accessible fishing pier


• Horseshoe pits


• Volleyball courts


• Power outlets throughout the park


• Pavilions for group events


• Annual festivals at the park


• Fishing tournaments location

 

Rental Facilities at Tom Finley


Tom Finley Park offers rentals for family events including birthdays, family reunions, wedding gatherings, business meetings, and more. Currently, the rental fee for group events is $100 plus the admission fee per person ($3). For larger events, the whole park can be rented for the day at a rate of $1000. For more info, please call 903-432-3704 on weekdays from 8 am to 4 pm.


Frequently Asked Questions – Tom Finley Park


What is the entrance fee at Tom Finley Park?


The entrance fee to the park is $3 admission per person. The day fee allows entrance as well as placing your boat into the waters of Cedar Creek Lake.


Is overnight camping allowed at Tom Finley?


Day camping activities are allowed, but overnight camping is not allowed at the park.


How quiet is the park area for visitors?


Some days are more active with vacationers than others at Tom Finley. Loud music is not tolerated in the park along with no foul language. The park is family friendly and offers a quiet place to get away to on slower days in the park.


Does the park allow pets?


At this time, pets are not allowed into the park.


When does Tom Finley Park close?


Typically, the park is open each day and it closes at dusk.


Who maintains Tom Finley Park near Cedar Creek Lake?


Tom Finley Park is maintained and operated by the Friends of Cedar Creek Lake. They greatly appreciate park visitors taking the time to also help to keep the area clean of debris and trash.


Your Visit to Tom Finley Park


Have you visited Tom Finley Park recently? What are your views and feelings about the area? We would love to hear your suggestions! Please take a few seconds to communicate with us!

 

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Cedar Creek Lake Weather Forecast

Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Hi: 75

Tuesday Night

Patchy Fog

Lo: 64

Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Hi: 75

Wednesday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 66

Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 80

Thursday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 64

Friday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 80

Friday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 66


Cedar Creek Lake Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 2/5: 321.55 (-0.45)



Cedar Creek Lake

Fishing Report from TPWD (Jan. 29)

GOOD. stained; 48 degrees; 2.80 feet below pool. The pattern is consistent. The hybrid and white bass winter deadsticking bite is on fire! Use half ounce to 1-1/2 ounce jigs with 4-5 inch plastic flukes depending on what the winds are and drift long lengths of the lake in the deepest water 35-55 feet. Drift at speeds of .2-.6 mph using your drift mode on your trolling motor or using drift socks. If the winds are not too bad you can just drift with the wind. Thumping on the bottom of your boat will attract fish and group them up underneath as you drift. Utilizing a splasher also works well with thumping. You will find the fish suspended between 22-28 feet when deadstricking. Look for Birds and Loons early mornings on shallow flats as the fish will come up to follow the bait and feed early especially on cloudier and colder days. The crappie bite has been tough with reports of fish being scattered. Target crappie with small jigs and minnows in 7-15 feet under bridge pylons, hidden brush piles throughout the lake or under docks. Crappie fisherman have been moving spot to spot finding limits. Lots of crappies in the 7-9 inch range. Limits of crappie will happen but you may catch a lot of small ones getting to your limit. Report by Brent Herbeck, Herbeck’s Lonestar Fishing Guide Service. Catfish continue to be deep with a few fish shallow. The water clarity is stained to slightly stained heading south. The best catfish bite is drifting from 18-35 feet using cut shad or rough fish along the bottom. Report by Jason Barber, Kings Creek Adventures.

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