Proctor Lake Fishing
Where to launch, what TPWD rates as the best fishing, the lake records and today's level on 4,537 acres in Comanche County.
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Key points for Proctor Lake
Since 1963, Proctor Lake has held 4,537 surface acres of water with a maximum depth of 34 feet in Comanche County, within the TPWD Panhandle Plains region. TPWD places it on the Sabana and Leon rivers in Comanche County, off US 67 between the towns of Comanche and Proctor.
The fish to target, going by TPWD ratings, are crappie, rated excellent, with catfish and white bass rated good.
Its biggest recorded largemouth bass came in at 13.96 pounds (2004).
Water clarity is usually slightly stained to stained with visibility up to 3 feet; TPWD notes little or no vegetation; water level fluctuation is described as moderate, sometimes prone to long periods with dropping water levels.
Controlling authority: US Army Corps of Engineers (254) 879-2424. Proctor Lake facts from the TPWD lake page, checked October 2026.
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Current Proctor Lake reading from TWDB, where a minus sign means below full pool.
Texas Water Development Board, Water Data for Texas, reading dated 2026-11-10. Retrieved Nov 11, 2026 1:32 am ET. 30 day chart on TWDB.
USGS has no current reading for these gauges.
What bites at Proctor Lake
How TPWD fisheries surveys rate Proctor Lake for each species.
Rating scale, 4 high to 1 low.
Species you are most likely to catch: Largemouth bass, White crappie, Hybrid striped bass, Channel, blue & flathead catfish.
Proctor Lake record book
Record fish from Proctor Lake, heaviest first.
| Species | Weight (lb) | Length (in) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead catfish | 62.75 | 50 | 1999-04-23 |
| Blue catfish | 51.4 | 42.5 | 2026-02-13 |
| Common carp | 31 | 42 | 2011-07-11 |
| Smallmouth buffalo | 17.35 | 32 | 2010-07-29 |
| Hybrid striped bass | 16.31 | 27.5 | 1985-03-29 |
| Largemouth bass | 13.96 | 27 | 2004-05-16 |
| Channel catfish | 9.2 | 27.5 | 2020-12-12 |
| Freshwater drum | 4.92 | 21.25 | 2019-06-30 |
| White crappie | 2.26 | 16 | 2009-04-13 |
| White bass | 2.2 | 17.25 | 2016-09-19 |
| Black crappie | 2.2 | 15 | 2019-04-07 |
Proctor Lake records: TPWD water body records, list updated October 8, 2026. Retrieved October 2026.
Putting a boat in at Proctor Lake
TPWD lists 4 access points on this lake, 4 with a boat ramp and 0 with a marina.
Promontory Point
2 lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas. (254) 879-2424
Ramp detailsSowell Creek
Boat ramp; fee charged; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas. (254) 879-2424
Ramp detailsPark at Dam
Single lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas. (254) 879-2424
Ramp detailsCopperas Creek
Boat ramp; fee charged; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas. (254) 879-2424
Ramp detailsTPWD access layer (6 points) and the TPWD Proctor Lake ramp list, checked October 2026.
Lake specific rules for Proctor Lake
Statewide limits do not apply to the species below on this lake; these rules do.
| Species | Rule at Proctor Lake |
|---|---|
| Catfish | For blue and channel catfish, minimum length = 14 inches and combined daily bag limit = 15 fish. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5. |
Limits for Proctor Lake from the TPWD Outdoor Annual, 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027), checked October 2026.
Hatchery fish released in Proctor Lake
| Year | Species | Number | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Blue catfish | 359,025 | Fingerling |
| 2025 | Sunshine bass | 211,930 | Fry |
| 2025 | Sunshine bass | 75,884 | Fingerling |
| 2024 | Sunshine bass | 73,158 | Fingerling |
| 2024 | Blue catfish | 21,021 | Fingerling |
Proctor Lake stocking: TPWD stocking by water body, retrieved October 2026.
Where to get bait near Proctor Lake
- Bobber's Fish & TackleComanche, 2 miles southwest of the lake, (254) 459-8312
- Marina The CliffsComanche, 9 miles southwest of the lake, (940) 779-3470
Listings near Proctor Lake come from OpenStreetMap and company store pages, October 2026. Names open Google Maps.
Lakes and towns near Proctor Lake
Leon Reservoir
29 miles northwest, 1,756 acres
Lake Brownwood
32 miles west, 6,490 acres
Lake Cisco
44 miles northwest, 1,050 acres
Meridian State Park Lake
46 miles east, 50 acres
- StephenvilleErath County, 22 miles northeast
- MayBrown County, 26 miles west
- BrownwoodBrown County, 35 miles southwest
- Lake BrownwoodBrown County, 39 miles west
- Comanche CountyFishing access across the county
Spinning, baitcasting and a weigh grip
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Fishing Proctor Lake, the usual questions
How much water does Proctor Lake hold?
TPWD lists Proctor Lake at 4,537 surface acres and is 34 feet deep at its deepest point.
What year did Proctor Lake fill?
Water started backing up behind the dam in 1963.
What is the biggest bass caught at Proctor Lake?
The TPWD record largemouth here is 13.96 pounds and measured 27 inches, caught 2004-05-16.
Besides bass, what records does Proctor Lake hold?
Flathead catfish 62.75 lb; Blue catfish 51.4 lb; Common carp 31 lb.
What are the TPWD ratings for Proctor Lake?
Ratings from TPWD read largemouth bass fair; catfish good; crappie excellent; white bass good; hybrid striped bass fair; sunfish fair.
Where can I put in on Proctor Lake?
You can launch from 4 boat ramps on Proctor Lake.
Where can I see the current level of Proctor Lake?
An hourly TWDB reading for Proctor Lake sits on this page, measured against full pool.
Do any special rules apply at Proctor Lake?
Yes, Catfish follow their own rules here, laid out in the 2026-27 table on this page.
When was Proctor Lake last stocked?
The latest TPWD stocking was 359,025 fingerling blue catfish in 2025, and 5 stocking events are on record since 2024.
Which community sits nearest Proctor Lake?
Try Stephenville, about 22 miles northeast of the lake center, in Erath County.
Where can I pick up live bait near Proctor Lake?
Bobber's Fish & Tackle in Comanche is about 2 miles from Proctor Lake, one of 2 shops listed above.
Which state park is near Proctor Lake?
TPWD lists Dinosaur Valley State Park, Lake Brownwood State Park and Meridian State Park.
Before you tow to Proctor Lake
Other Texas lakes carry the same ramps, records and limits.