Handbook of Texas Online: Sam Rayburn Reservoir
- History of the reservoir formerly known as McGee Bend Reservoir.
- http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/SS/rus1.html

Texas Parks and Wildlife: Sam Rayburn Reservoir
- General and fishing information about the lake.
- http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/sam_rayburn

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Sam Rayburn Reservoir
- Includes information on camping, fishing, and hunting on the lake. Also contains lake level, lake map, rules and regulations, events, points of interest, and contact information.
- http://swf67.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/samray/