Lake Kemp Fishing
Ramps, live water level, TPWD species ratings, lake records and the limits that apply on 15,590 acres in Baylor County.
- 15,590acres
- 53 ftmax depth
- 2boat ramps
- 8.63 lbrecord bass
Photo, regional stand in for Lake Kemp: Doc Searls from Santa Barbara, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Lake Kemp, Texas at a glance
Lake Kemp is a 15,590 acre reservoir, 53 feet deep at the dam, first filled in 1923. On the Wichita River north of Seymour, off US 183.
TPWD biologists rate no species as excellent here; largemouth bass and striped bass rate good.
The lake record largemouth weighed 8.63 pounds and was caught in 1998.
The water normally runs visibility 4-6 feet; you will see none at current low water levels along the banks and flats; water level fluctuation is described as 6-8 feet, average 7.6 feet annually.
Controlling authority: City of Wichita Falls (940) 761-7477. Lake Kemp facts from the TPWD lake page, checked October 2026.
Water level at Lake Kemp today
How far Lake Kemp 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 Kemp
How TPWD fisheries surveys rate Lake Kemp for each species.
Excellent is 4 and poor is 1 on this chart.
Species you are most likely to catch: Striped & white bass, Spotted bass, Channel & blue catfish, White crappie.
Lake Kemp lake records
The heaviest certified fish of each species from Lake Kemp.
| Species | Weight (lb) | Length (in) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead catfish | 42 | 44.5 | 1995-12-07 |
| Striped bass | 35 | 39.12 | 1989-05-07 |
| Largemouth bass | 8.63 | 23 | 1998-01-06 |
| White crappie | 1.1 | 12.25 | 2026-03-21 |
| White bass | 0.77 | 13 | 1998-05-04 |
Lake Kemp records: TPWD water body records, list updated October 8, 2026. Retrieved October 2026.
Boat ramps and access on Lake Kemp
TPWD lists 2 access points on this lake, 2 with a boat ramp and 0 with a marina.
Flippen Creek Gate
Boat ramp; no fee; parking. (940) 357-2264
Moonshine Gate
Boat ramp; fee charged; parking, courtesy docks. (940) 357-2346
Map: 4 TPWD access points. Ramp facts: TPWD Lake Kemp page, October 2026. Low water can close ramps.
Fishing limits at Lake Kemp
Lake Kemp 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 Kemp from the TPWD Outdoor Annual, 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027), checked October 2026.
Fish stocked in Lake Kemp
| Year | Species | Number | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Striped bass | 1,162,475 | Fry |
| 2026 | White bass | 599 | Adult |
| 2024 | Striped bass | 503,571 | Fry |
Lake Kemp stocking: TPWD stocking by water body, retrieved October 2026.
Lakes and towns near Lake Kemp
Kickapoo Reservoir
22 miles east, 6,028 acres
Millers Creek Reservoir
26 miles southwest, 2,212 acres
Buffalo Creek Reservoir
28 miles northeast, 1,576 acres
Wichita Reservoir
35 miles east, 1,224 acres
- Wichita FallsWichita County, 37 miles east
- Baylor CountyFishing access across the county
Questions about fishing Lake Kemp
How big is Lake Kemp?
Lake Kemp covers 15,590 surface acres and is 53 feet deep at its deepest point, according to TPWD.
When was Lake Kemp built?
The reservoir was impounded in 1923 on Wichita River.
What is the Lake Kemp record largemouth bass?
The lake record largemouth bass weighed 8.63 pounds and measured 23 inches, caught 1998-01-06, per TPWD water body records.
What other lake records does Lake Kemp hold?
Flathead catfish 42 lb; Striped bass 35 lb; White crappie 1.1 lb.
What fish are best at Lake Kemp?
TPWD rates largemouth bass good; catfish fair; crappie fair; white bass fair; striped bass good; sunfish poor.
How many boat ramps are on Lake Kemp?
TPWD lists 2 boat ramps on Lake Kemp, and 1 of them charge no fee.
How do I check the water level at Lake Kemp?
Look at the water level section of this page: it pulls the Lake Kemp reading from TWDB every hour.
What are the fishing limits at Lake Kemp?
Lake Kemp uses the statewide rules. Largemouth: 5 a day, 14 inches or longer.
Is Lake Kemp stocked?
Yes. TPWD stocked 1,162,475 fry striped bass in 2026, and 3 stocking events are on record since 2024.
What town is closest to Lake Kemp?
Wichita Falls is 37 miles east of the lake center, in Wichita County.
What county is Lake Kemp in?
Lake Kemp lies in Baylor County.
How clear is the water at Lake Kemp?
TPWD describes normal clarity as visibility 4-6 feet.
Heading to Lake Kemp?
Every Texas lake on this site has the same ramp, record and limit details.