Fishing in Wichita County, Texas
Maps, lakes and bait for Wichita County anglers.
- 8access points
- 2lakes
- 5.3sq mi of water
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How fishing works in Wichita County
Land in Wichita County totals 628 square miles, water 5.3 square miles, and TPWD files the county under Panhandle Plains.
Surveyed reservoirs within the county lines include Buffalo Creek Reservoir and Wichita Reservoir.
Of the 8 public access points TPWD lists in the county, 5 are on lakes and 3 on streams.
For rivers, the access points cluster on 369 Bridge, Burnett Park and Lucy Park. Town pages exist for Wichita Falls.
Wichita County area from the Census 2024 Gazetteer; access points from the TPWD layer edited 2021-08-27.
Wichita County lakes with TPWD pages
Buffalo Creek Reservoir
1,576 acres.
Ramps and recordsWichita Reservoir
1,224 acres.
Ramps and recordsMapped access points in Wichita County
Public access in Wichita County by location, with the water body on each dot.
- 369 Bridge1 access point in Wichita County
- Burnett Park1 access point in Wichita County
- Lucy Park1 access point in Wichita County
- Lake Buffalo1 access point in Wichita County
- Lake Iowa Park1 access point in Wichita County
- Lake Wichita1 access point in Wichita County
- Gordon Lake Beach1 access point in Wichita County
- Wild Bird Rescue Ramp1 access point in Wichita County
Wichita County access list: TPWD public water access layer, checked October 2026.
Stores serving Wichita County anglers
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Wichita Fallssporting goods, Wichita Falls, (940) 235-3360
- Bird Dog Bait Cobait tackle, Wichita Falls, (940) 689-8102
Wichita County shops: OpenStreetMap contributors, company store lists and TPWD lake pages, retrieved October 2026.
Lakes reachable from Wichita County
Wichita Falls serves as seat of Wichita County and counted 102,316 residents in 2020.
From Wichita Falls the closest lake TPWD surveys is Wichita Reservoir, 4 miles south.
A 50 mile circle around the county center takes in 5 lakes that TPWD surveys.
Near Wichita County the strongest ratings go to crappie (3 lakes), catfish (2 lakes) and largemouth bass (1 lakes).
USGS runs 1 stream gauge within 22 miles, on Red River.
Nearby lakes with a state park on the shore: Lake Arrowhead State Park.
Lakes within 50 miles of Wichita County that TPWD rates good or excellent for each species.
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| Species | Weight | Lake | From county | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Blue | 74.7 lb | Lake Arrowhead | 25 miles | 2010 |
| Catfish, Flathead | 65.5 lb | Lake Arrowhead | 25 miles | 2026 |
| Bass, Striped | 35 lb | Lake Kemp | 30 miles | 1989 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 31 lb | Lake Arrowhead | 25 miles | 1978 |
| Buffalo, Bigmouth | 30.81 lb | Lake Arrowhead | 25 miles | 2020 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 28.7 lb | Lake Arrowhead | 25 miles | 2018 |
| Gar, Longnose | 22.7 lb | Lake Arrowhead | 25 miles | 2013 |
| Catfish, Channel | 16.91 lb | Wichita Reservoir | 14 miles | 2021 |
| Bass, Hybrid Striped | 15.25 lb | Wichita Reservoir | 14 miles | 1993 |
| Bass, Largemouth | 12.73 lb | Lake Arrowhead | 25 miles | 2008 |
All-ages rod and reel lake records from TPWD for lakes within 50 miles of Wichita County.
USGS flow close to Wichita County
Each gauge near Wichita County reports flow hourly.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Red Rv Nr Burkburnett, Tx | 297 cfs, 3.18 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 12:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Rainbow trout stops in Wichita County
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Plum Lake | 2,500 | 12/5/2025, 1/16/2026, 3/8/2026 |
| South Weeks* | 896 | 11/26/2025, 12/12/2025, 12/23/2025, 1/9/2026, 1/22/2026, 2/6/2026, 2/20/2026, 3/2/2026 |
- South Weeks Park2005 Southwest Parkway, 1 acres, Neighborhood Fishin
Wichita County: TPWD winter trout schedule (2025-2026 season) and Neighborhood Fishin site list.
Surrounding Wichita County
Kickapoo Reservoir
23 miles out, heading south
Lake Arrowhead
25 miles out, heading southeast
Lake Kemp
30 miles out, heading southwest
Millers Creek Reservoir
55 miles out, heading southwest
- Archer County26 miles south
- Wilbarger County31 miles west
- Clay County32 miles southeast
- Baylor County38 miles southwest
Fishing in Wichita County: what people ask
Is there much public water access in Wichita County?
TPWD shows 8 public water access points across Wichita County.
What lakes sit within Wichita County?
Inside the county lines: Buffalo Creek Reservoir and Wichita Reservoir.
What is the main lake in Wichita County?
Buffalo Creek Reservoir tops the list at 1,576 acres.
Where is moving water access in Wichita County?
Public river access sits on 369 Bridge (1), Burnett Park (1) and Lucy Park (1).
Which neighboring lake is nearest to Wichita County?
That would be Kickapoo Reservoir, about 23 miles to the south of the center.
Where is bait sold in Wichita County?
See 2 listings on this page, including Academy Sports + Outdoors Wichita Falls in Wichita Falls.
Does Wichita County get winter trout?
TPWD stocked Plum Lake and South Weeks* with rainbow trout in the 2025-2026 season.
What town is the seat of Wichita County?
Wichita Falls, which counted 102,316 residents in 2020.
How far is Wichita Falls from the nearest lake?
Wichita Reservoir sits some 4 miles south of Wichita Falls.
What are the best fish to target near Wichita County?
Inside a 50 mile radius, the strongest ratings are for crappie, catfish, largemouth bass and striped bass.
What trophy fish have been caught near Wichita County?
Lake Kemp holds the mark with a 35 pound bass, striped caught in 1989.
Where can I read USGS flow near Wichita County?
This page shows 1 USGS gauge, beginning with Red Rv nr Burkburnett, TX.
More fishing near Wichita County
Open a lake near Wichita County or go back to the county list.