Fishing in Baylor County, Texas
Public access points, lakes, rivers and shops across Baylor County.
- 11access points
- 2lakes
- 33.6sq mi of water
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Fishing at a glance in Baylor County
Baylor County has 867 square miles of land and 33.6 square miles of surface water in the TPWD Panhandle Plains region.
Lakes with a TPWD fisheries page here: Lake Kemp and Millers Creek Reservoir.
The TPWD public access layer shows 11 public access points here: 9 on lakes, 2 on rivers and creeks.
Anglers who want current will find most access on Wichita River and Brazos River.
Sources for Baylor County: US Census 2024 Gazetteer and the TPWD public water access layer (2021-08-27).
Lakes you can fish in Baylor County
Lake Kemp
15,590 acres.
Ramps and recordsMillers Creek Reservoir
2,212 acres; excellent for catfish.
Ramps and records
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TPWD access points across Baylor County, and each dot names its water body.
- Lake Kemp4 access points in Baylor County
- Miller Creek Reservoir2 access points in Baylor County
- Wichita River1 access point in Baylor County
- Brazos River1 access point in Baylor County
- Moonshine1 access point in Baylor County
- Herring Point Ramp1 access point in Baylor County
- Gray Creek Ramp1 access point in Baylor County
Baylor County access list: TPWD public water access layer, checked October 2026.
Lakes a short drive from Baylor County
Seymour is the county seat, with 2,575 residents in the 2020 Census.
Drive 13 miles northeast from Seymour to reach Lake Kemp, the closest surveyed lake.
8 lakes with TPWD survey data lie within 50 miles of the county center.
TPWD survey ratings around Baylor County favor crappie (6 lakes), largemouth bass (4 lakes) and catfish (4 lakes).
USGS reports flow from 1 stream gauge within 22 miles, on Brazos River.
For a state park trip, look at Lake Arrowhead State Park.
Count of nearby lakes (50 miles) with a good or excellent TPWD rating, by species, for Baylor County.
Biggest fish caught near Baylor County
| Species | Weight | Lake | From county | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Blue | 74.7 lb | Lake Arrowhead | 50 miles | 2010 |
| Catfish, Flathead | 65.5 lb | Lake Arrowhead | 50 miles | 2026 |
| Bass, Striped | 35 lb | Lake Kemp | 10 miles | 1989 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 31 lb | Lake Arrowhead | 50 miles | 1978 |
| Buffalo, Bigmouth | 30.81 lb | Lake Arrowhead | 50 miles | 2020 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 28.7 lb | Lake Arrowhead | 50 miles | 2018 |
| Gar, Longnose | 22.7 lb | Lake Arrowhead | 50 miles | 2013 |
| Catfish, Channel | 16.91 lb | Wichita Reservoir | 41 miles | 2021 |
| Bass, Hybrid Striped | 16.01 lb | Millers Creek Reservoir | 16 miles | 1991 |
| Carp, Common | 14.38 lb | Lake Graham | 48 miles | 2001 |
All-ages rod and reel lake records from TPWD for lakes within 50 miles of Baylor County.
Stream gauges around Baylor County
Flow in cubic feet per second at gauges near Baylor County.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv At Seymour, Tx | 43 cfs, 1.33 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 12:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Stocked trout ponds in Baylor County
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Seymour Pond North | 100 | 2/22/2026 |
Baylor County: TPWD winter trout schedule (2025-2026 season) and Neighborhood Fishin site list.
Nearest bait shops to Seymour
- Bird Dog Bait Cobait tackle, Wichita Falls, 45 miles northeast
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Wichita Fallssporting goods, Wichita Falls, 46 miles northeast
- Outdoor Texasbait tackle, Graham, 63 miles southeast
- Sandy Creek Marina-Possum Kingdom Lakemarina, Graford, 67 miles southeast
- Sam's Dockmarina, Graford, 67 miles southeast
- Patterson PK Marinamarina, Graford, 68 miles southeast
Shops within 80 miles of Seymour: OpenStreetMap contributors and store lists, October 2026.
Bordering water and counties, Baylor County
Kickapoo Reservoir
25 miles east of the county midpoint
Buffalo Creek Reservoir
36 miles northeast of the county midpoint
Wichita Reservoir
41 miles east of the county midpoint
Stamford Reservoir
43 miles southwest of the county midpoint
- Archer County30 miles east
- Knox County30 miles west
- Throckmorton County31 miles south
- Wilbarger County32 miles north
What to know before fishing Baylor County
How many places can the public fish in Baylor County?
The TPWD layer shows 11 public water access points in Baylor County.
What reservoirs does Baylor County have?
TPWD covers Lake Kemp and Millers Creek Reservoir in the county.
Which lake in Baylor County is the biggest?
That is Lake Kemp, covering 15,590 surface acres.
What rivers can I reach in Baylor County?
Flowing water access counts by stream: Wichita River (1) and Brazos River (1).
Which outside lake is closest to Baylor County?
Kickapoo Reservoir, roughly 25 miles east of mid county.
Is trout stocked in Baylor County?
Yes, rainbow trout went into Seymour Pond North during the 2025-2026 season.
What city is the Baylor County seat?
That is Seymour, population 2,575 at the 2020 Census.
How long a drive is it from Seymour to a lake?
Head northeast about 13 miles from Seymour to reach Lake Kemp.
What bites in lakes near Baylor County?
The top TPWD ratings within 50 miles go to crappie, largemouth bass, catfish and striped bass.
What record fish have come from near Baylor County?
Nearby, Lake Kemp logged a 35 pound bass, striped in 1989.
Where are stream gauges near Baylor County?
The flow table on this page reads 1 USGS gauge, starting with Brazos Rv at Seymour, TX.
Where do I get tackle near Seymour?
The nearest is Bird Dog Bait Co in Wichita Falls, 45 miles away.
Other places to fish near Baylor County
Pick a lake close to Baylor County, or browse the county list.