Pottsboro is a small country town with a long history located on a BIG lake. It has all the charm of a small rural Texas town plus the added bonus of being the gateway to beautiful Lake Texoma. Lake Texoma, the second largest lake in Texas, is one of the finest water recreation and fishing lakes in the southwestern United States. It has some of the best "Striper" fishing in the nation. During the year Pottsboro plays hosts to several professional and amateur fishing tournaments. There are several golf courses near by as well as Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge which is a bird watchers paradise. Whether it be bird watching, fishing, water skiing, sail boating, hiking, camping, canoeing or just relaxing, there is something for everyone. Located just eighty miles north of Dallas makes Pottsboro the perfect vacation or weekend get-a-way. There are seveal area restaurants offering a variety of delicious foods. One can choose a restaurant over looking the lake, a sports bar with live music, or an intimate dinner at a bed and breakfast. Pottsboro has great community spirit. Pottsboro ISD has been rated a Recognized District by the Texas Education Agency. Grayson County College is located close by making it easy for hich school graduates to obtain an affordable education close to home. There are several bed and breakfasts as well as cabins and a resort hotel and convention center. So whether it is a romantic weekend at a bed and breakfast, a meeting center for business or a weekend fishing trip with a fishing guide, Pottsboro has something to offer.