Lake Arrowhead Fishing
Access points, records, regulations and the current lake level on 14,969 acres in Clay County.
- 14,969acres
- 45 ftmax depth
- 6boat ramps
- 12.73 lbrecord bass
Photo: Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
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Lake Arrowhead, Texas at a glance
Impounded in 1966, Lake Arrowhead spreads across 14,969 surface acres and reaches 45 feet at its deepest point. It sits in Clay County in the Panhandle Plains part of Texas. It lies 15 miles southeast of Wichita Falls off US Highway 281.
TPWD biologists rate catfish as excellent here; crappie rate good.
A 12.73 pound largemouth from 2008 still stands as the Lake Arrowhead bass record.
Water clarity is usually 1-2 foot visibility; the lake carries lotus, pondweed, bulrush and cattails; water level fluctuation is described as 4-6 feet.
Controlling authority: City of Wichita Falls (940) 761-7477. Lake Arrowhead facts from the TPWD lake page, checked October 2026.
Water level at Lake Arrowhead today
How far Lake Arrowhead sits above or below the top of its conservation pool.
Texas Water Development Board, Water Data for Texas, reading dated 2026-10-08. Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 5:07 am ET. 30 day chart on TWDB.
USGS has no current reading for these gauges.
What bites at Lake Arrowhead
How TPWD fisheries surveys rate Lake Arrowhead for each species.
Bars: 4 excellent, 3 good, 2 fair, 1 poor.
Species you are most likely to catch: Largemouth bass, White bass, Channel, flathead & blue catfish, White crappie.
Lake Arrowhead lake records
Record fish from Lake Arrowhead, heaviest first.
| Species | Weight (lb) | Length (in) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue catfish | 74.7 | 49.5 | 2010-02-19 |
| Flathead catfish | 65.5 | 2026-08-28 | |
| Freshwater drum | 31 | 35.5 | 1978-05-06 |
| Bigmouth buffalo | 30.81 | 34 | 2020-10-02 |
| Smallmouth buffalo | 28.7 | 32 | 2018-04-28 |
| Striped bass | 14.36 | 31 | 1995-05-20 |
| Largemouth bass | 12.73 | 24.25 | 2008-03-01 |
| Common carp | 12.52 | 29 | 1997-06-07 |
| Channel catfish | 11.15 | 29.75 | 2021-08-11 |
| Longnose gar | 10.42 | 2025-08-22 | |
| Shortnose gar | 5.4 | 33 | 2019-06-26 |
| River carpsucker | 4.1 | 2025-07-07 |
Lake Arrowhead records: TPWD water body records, list updated October 8, 2026. Retrieved October 2026.
Boat ramps and access on Lake Arrowhead
TPWD lists 6 access points on this lake, 6 with a boat ramp and 0 with a marina.
State Park
Boat ramp; fee charged; restrooms, cleaning stations, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks. (940) 528-2211
West Arrowhead Park
Boat ramp; no fee; parking. (940) 761-7491
Shoshone Park
Boat ramp; no fee; parking. (940) 761-7491
Deer Creek
Boat ramp; no fee; parking. (940) 761-7491
Henrietta Bridge
Boat ramp; no fee; parking. (940) 761-7491
Pawnee Point
Boat ramp; no fee; parking. (940) 761-7491
Map: 7 TPWD access points. Ramp facts: TPWD Lake Arrowhead page, October 2026. Low water can close ramps.
Fishing limits at Lake Arrowhead
Lake Arrowhead follows the statewide freshwater limits below.
| Species | Daily bag | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth bass | 5 | 14 in minimum |
| Striped bass | 5 | 18 in minimum |
| Hybrid striped bass | 5 | 18 in minimum |
| White bass | 25 | 10 in minimum |
| Flathead catfish | 5 | 18 in minimum |
| White crappie | 25 | 10 in minimum |
| Black crappie | 25 | 10 in minimum |
Limits for Lake Arrowhead from the TPWD Outdoor Annual, 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027), checked October 2026.
Fish stocked in Lake Arrowhead
| Year | Species | Number | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Largemouth bass | 151,751 | Fingerling |
| 2024 | Largemouth bass | 154,773 | Fingerling |
Lake Arrowhead stocking: TPWD stocking by water body, retrieved October 2026.
Shops and guides near Lake Arrowhead
- Bird Dog Bait CoWichita Falls, 12 miles northwest of the lake, (940) 689-8102
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Wichita FallsWichita Falls, 13 miles northwest of the lake, (940) 235-3360
Shop and guide sources for Lake Arrowhead: OpenStreetMap, store locators and guide websites (October 2026).
Lakes and towns near Lake Arrowhead
Wichita Reservoir
12 miles northwest, 1,224 acres
Kickapoo Reservoir
25 miles west, 6,028 acres
Buffalo Creek Reservoir
27 miles northwest, 1,576 acres
Lake Amon G. Carter
36 miles southeast, 1,848 acres
- Wichita FallsWichita County, 14 miles northwest
- JacksboroJack County, 39 miles south
- Clay CountyFishing access across the county
Questions about fishing Lake Arrowhead
How big is Lake Arrowhead?
Lake Arrowhead covers 14,969 surface acres and is 45 feet deep at its deepest point, according to TPWD.
When was Lake Arrowhead built?
The reservoir was impounded in 1966.
What is the Lake Arrowhead record largemouth bass?
The lake record largemouth bass weighed 12.73 pounds and measured 24.25 inches, caught 2008-03-01, per TPWD water body records.
What other lake records does Lake Arrowhead hold?
Blue catfish 74.7 lb; Flathead catfish 65.5 lb; Freshwater drum 31 lb.
What fish are best at Lake Arrowhead?
TPWD rates largemouth bass fair; catfish excellent; crappie good; white bass fair; sunfish fair.
How many boat ramps are on Lake Arrowhead?
TPWD lists 6 boat ramps on Lake Arrowhead, and 5 of them charge no fee.
How do I check the water level at Lake Arrowhead?
The Lake Arrowhead level box on this page refreshes hourly from TWDB and shows the gap to full pool.
What are the fishing limits at Lake Arrowhead?
Lake Arrowhead uses the statewide rules. Largemouth: 5 a day, 14 inches or longer.
Is Lake Arrowhead stocked?
Yes. TPWD stocked 151,751 fingerling largemouth bass in 2025, and 2 stocking events are on record since 2024.
What town is closest to Lake Arrowhead?
Wichita Falls is 14 miles northwest of the lake center, in Wichita County.
Where can I buy bait near Lake Arrowhead?
Bird Dog Bait Co in Wichita Falls is about 12 miles from Lake Arrowhead, one of 2 shops listed above.
Is there a state park on or near Lake Arrowhead?
TPWD lists Lake Arrowhead State Park.
Plan a day on Lake Arrowhead
Check the level, then pick a ramp from the list above.