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This area is experiencing a severe drought which can affect boat ramp access. When planning a trip, please contact the Waggoner Ranch for current ramp conditions.

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ANGLING OPPORTUNITIES

Kemp’s fish populations have been adversely affected by recent golden alga fish kills. White bass are abundant in the reservoir and provide a good fight. White crappie numbers are down. Channel, blue, and flathead catfish are present in good numbers and sizes.

Largemouth Bass
Catfish
Crappie
White Bass
Striped Bass
Sunfish


PREDOMINANT FISH SPECIES

Spotted Bass (aka Kentucky Spotted Bass, Spotted Black Bass)
White Bass (aka Sand Bass, Barfish, Streaker, Silver Bass)
Striped Bass (aka Striper, Rockfish, Lineside)
Blue Catfish (aka Channel Cat, Hump-back Blue)
Channel Catfish (aka Willow Cat, Forked-tail Cat, Fiddler, Spotted Cat, Lady Cat)
White Crappie (aka White Perch, Sac-a-lait)

Bass Identification Guide
Channel and Blue Catfish Identification Guide


TIPS & TACTICS

Most fish species will be found near the Wichita River mouth, around Rattlesnake Island, and near the west side channels and coves. White bass can be caught on slabs throughout the reservoir in the fall.


FISHING COVER / STRUCTURE

This lake is currently about 25% full, with very little structure in the water. Most banks are mud and much of the lake is dry. There are still some docks at least partially in the water in the Moonshine Bay area. Some cover is provided by riprap near the dam and certain rocky humps around the lake.


AQUATIC VEGETATION

None at current low water levels.


FISHING REGULATIONS

All species are currently managed under statewide regulations, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Freshwater Bag and Length Limits

LAKE RECORDS
STOCKING HISTORY
LATEST LAKE SURVEY REPORT


This information courtesy of "Lake Kemp", Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Web. Jun-18-2014

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