Lake Meredith Fishing
Ramps, live water level, TPWD species ratings, lake records and the limits that apply on 16,411 acres in Hutchinson County.
- 16,411acres
- 127 ftmax depth
- 7boat ramps
- 12.25 lbrecord bass
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Lake Meredith, Texas at a glance
Lake Meredith covers 16,411 acres with a maximum depth of 127 feet and has held water since 1965. TPWD lists it in the Panhandle Plains region, in Hutchinson County. Location: 45 miles northeast of Amarillo on the Canadian River.
TPWD biologists rate walleye as excellent here; largemouth bass, channel & flathead catfish, crappie and sunfish rate good.
Its biggest recorded largemouth bass came in at 12.25 pounds (2001).
Expect upper reservoir turbid red water (3-6 inch visibility), lower reservoir clear (4-8 ft. visibility) consumption advisory in effect water on a typical day; you will see limited; primarily milfoil and cattails in arms off the main lake along the banks and flats; levels swing moderate to severe, 4-10 ft. per year.
Controlling authority: National Park Service (806) 857-3151. Lake Meredith facts from the TPWD lake page, checked October 2026.
Water level at Lake Meredith today
How far Lake Meredith 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 Meredith
TPWD survey ratings for Lake Meredith, species by species.
Bars: 4 excellent, 3 good, 2 fair, 1 poor.
Species you are most likely to catch: Walleye, Smallmouth & largemouth bass, White bass, White crappie, Channel & flathead catfish.
Lake Meredith lake records
The heaviest certified fish of each species from Lake Meredith.
| Species | Weight (lb) | Length (in) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead catfish | 39.25 | 45 | 2008-10-30 |
| Channel catfish | 22.75 | 33.25 | 1978-05-29 |
| Largemouth bass | 12.25 | 25 | 2001-03-17 |
| Walleye | 11.88 | 31.75 | 1990-02-26 |
| Smallmouth bass | 7.93 | 23 | 1998-03-13 |
| White bass | 3.56 | 19.75 | 1999-05-25 |
| White crappie | 3.12 | 16 | 2017-04-19 |
| Black crappie | 1.81 | 15.13 | 2006-04-04 |
| Rainbow trout | 1.76 | 16 | 1997-03-22 |
| Yellow perch | 1.04 | 12.5 | 1996-05-03 |
| Warmouth sunfish | 0.63 | 2005-04-09 | |
| Green sunfish | 0.6 | 9.5 | 1995-05-13 |
Lake Meredith records: TPWD water body records, list updated October 8, 2026. Retrieved October 2026.
Boat ramps and access on Lake Meredith
TPWD lists 7 access points on this lake, 7 with a boat ramp and 0 with a marina.
Sanford Yake
Four lane ramp; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, weigh stations. (806) 857-3151
Cedar Canyon
Four lane ramp; restrooms, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas, camping. (806) 857-3151
Fritch Fortress
Four lane ramp; restrooms, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas, camping. (806) 857-3151
Harbor Bay
Two lane ramp; restrooms, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas, camping. (806) 857-3151
Blue West
Two lane ramp; restrooms, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas, camping. (806) 857-3151
Bates Canyon
Boat ramp; restrooms, parking, picnic areas. (806) 857-3151
Plum Creek
Boat ramp; restrooms, parking, picnic areas, camping. (806) 857-3151
TPWD access layer (9 points) and the TPWD Lake Meredith ramp list, checked October 2026.
Limits that differ from statewide rules at Lake Meredith
These exceptions replace the statewide limit for the listed species on this lake only.
| Species | Rule at Lake Meredith |
|---|---|
| Walleye and saugeye | No minimum length, but only two of the 5-fish daily bag can be under 16 inches in length. |
Limits for Lake Meredith from the TPWD Outdoor Annual, 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027), checked October 2026.
Fish stocked in Lake Meredith
| Year | Species | Number | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Walleye | 1,402,140 | Fry |
| 2026 | Largemouth bass | 48,162 | Fingerling |
| 2026 | Smallmouth bass | 58 | Adult |
| 2025 | Walleye | 599,900 | Fry |
| 2025 | Smallmouth bass | 122 | Adult |
| 2024 | Walleye | 444,140 | Fry |
Lake Meredith stocking: TPWD stocking by water body, retrieved October 2026.
Shops and guides near Lake Meredith
- SharKens HoneyholeFritch, 3 miles southwest of the lake, (806) 336-1536
Shop and guide sources for Lake Meredith: OpenStreetMap, store locators and guide websites (October 2026).
Lakes and towns near Lake Meredith
Palo Duro Reservoir
50 miles northeast, 2,413 acres
McClellan Reservoir
52 miles southeast, 339 acres
Greenbelt Reservoir
61 miles southeast, 1,990 acres
Lake Fryer
62 miles northeast, 86 acres
- PampaGray County, 35 miles east
- AmarilloPotter County, 39 miles southwest
- Hutchinson CountyFishing access across the county
Questions about fishing Lake Meredith
How big is Lake Meredith?
Lake Meredith covers 16,411 surface acres and is 127 feet deep at its deepest point, according to TPWD.
When was Lake Meredith built?
The reservoir was impounded in 1965 on Canadian River.
What is the Lake Meredith record largemouth bass?
The lake record largemouth bass weighed 12.25 pounds and measured 25 inches, caught 2001-03-17, per TPWD water body records.
What other lake records does Lake Meredith hold?
Flathead catfish 39.25 lb; Channel catfish 22.75 lb; Walleye 11.88 lb.
What fish are best at Lake Meredith?
TPWD rates largemouth bass good; channel & flathead catfish good; smallmouth bass fair; crappie good; white bass fair; sunfish good; walleye excellent.
How many boat ramps are on Lake Meredith?
TPWD lists 7 boat ramps on Lake Meredith.
How do I check the water level at Lake Meredith?
The Lake Meredith level box on this page refreshes hourly from TWDB and shows the gap to full pool.
Does Lake Meredith have special fishing regulations?
Yes. TPWD sets lake specific limits here for Walleye and saugeye. See the limits table on this page for the 2026-27 rules.
Is Lake Meredith stocked?
Yes. TPWD stocked 1,402,140 fry walleye in 2026, and 6 stocking events are on record since 2024.
What town is closest to Lake Meredith?
Pampa is 35 miles east of the lake center, in Gray County.
Where can I buy bait near Lake Meredith?
SharKens Honeyhole in Fritch is about 3 miles from Lake Meredith.
What county is Lake Meredith in?
Lake Meredith lies in Hutchinson County.
More water near Lake Meredith
Look over the nearby lakes in case the wind or the water level changes your plans.