Richland Chambers Reservoir Fishing
Access points, records, regulations and the current lake level on 41,356 acres in Freestone County.
- 41,356acres
- 75 ftmax depth
- 9boat ramps
- 14.25 lbrecord bass
Representative regional photo for Richland Chambers Reservoir: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
Richland Chambers Reservoir in brief
TPWD puts Richland Chambers Reservoir at 41,356 acres with a maximum depth of 75 feet, impounded in 1987, in the Prairies & Lakes region, in Freestone County. The lake is on Richland and Chambers creeks, east-southeast of Corsicana on US 287.
Survey crews give catfish, crappie and white & hybrid striped bass an excellent rating on this lake.
A 14.25 pound largemouth from 1995 still stands as the Richland Chambers Reservoir bass record.
The water normally runs cloudy to moderately clear; vegetation includes moderate to light vegetation in coves and creek arms; some beds of floating pondweed and water stargrass along the shoreline; TPWD describes level swings as 3 feet.
Controlling authority: Tarrant Regional Water District (903) 389-3928. Richland Chambers Reservoir facts from the TPWD lake page, checked October 2026.
Richland Chambers Reservoir level, updated hourly
TWDB reservoir data for Richland Chambers Reservoir, refreshed each hour.
Texas Water Development Board, Water Data for Texas, reading dated 2026-10-10. Retrieved Oct 10, 2026 6:36 am ET. 30 day chart on TWDB.
USGS has no current reading for these gauges.
Fish worth chasing on Richland Chambers Reservoir
TPWD survey ratings for Richland Chambers Reservoir, species by species.
Excellent is 4 and poor is 1 on this chart.
TPWD names these as the predominant fish: White & hybrid striped bass, Blue & channel catfish, Largemouth bass, Crappie, Smallmouth buffalo, Carp.
Top weights at Richland Chambers Reservoir
Every species record TPWD keeps for Richland Chambers Reservoir.
| Species | Weight (lb) | Length (in) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alligator gar | 160.16 | 83 | 2015-04-10 |
| Flathead catfish | 80.25 | 48 | 2003-04-12 |
| Blue catfish | 65.8 | 45.75 | 2003-02-21 |
| Freshwater drum | 22.33 | 31 | 2003-04-25 |
| Smallmouth buffalo | 18.92 | 28.88 | 2021-05-28 |
| Hybrid striped bass | 18.07 | 35 | 2003-05-18 |
| Striped bass | 15.3 | 32.8 | 2000-06-02 |
| Largemouth bass | 14.25 | 28 | 1995-04-22 |
| Channel catfish | 11.5 | 28 | 2014-09-19 |
| Common carp | 9.96 | 29 | 2004-03-19 |
| Bowfin | 7.76 | 26.6 | 2026-03-28 |
| White bass | 3.89 | 21 | 1997-08-03 |
Richland Chambers Reservoir records: TPWD water body records, list updated October 8, 2026. Retrieved October 2026.
Ramps and bank access at Richland Chambers Reservoir
This lake has 9 access points on the TPWD list, 9 of them with a boat ramp and 3 with a marina.
Cedar Creek Ramp
Boat ramp; no fee; restrooms, parking.
Ramp detailsSunset Cove Marina
Single lane ramp; marina; fee charged; restrooms, cleaning stations, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks. (903) 874-2300
Ramp detailsFM 2859 Crossing
One lane ramp; no fee; restrooms, parking, courtesy docks.
Ramp detailsCheneyboro Ramp
Boat ramp; no fee; restrooms, parking.
Ramp detailsCrab Creek Ramp
Boat ramp; no fee; restrooms, parking.
Ramp detailsOak Cove Marina
Two lane ramp; marina; fee charged. (903) 872-0888
Ramp detailsHarbor Inn Marina
Single lane ramp; marina; fee charged; restrooms, live bait, ADA Accessible, parking, boat gas. (903) 874-1304
Ramp detailsHighway 309 Park
Single lane ramp; no fee; restrooms, parking, courtesy docks.
Ramp detailsFisherman's Point
Boat ramp; fee charged; restrooms, live bait, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks. (903) 389-5218
Ramp details19 mapped points from the TPWD access layer; ramp notes from the Richland Chambers Reservoir page at TPWD, checked October 2026.
Where Richland Chambers Reservoir departs from statewide limits
The rules below override statewide limits for these species here only.
Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir.
| Species | Rule at Richland Chambers Reservoir |
|---|---|
| Catfish | For blue and channel catfish, no minimum length limit; daily bag and possession limit = 25 blue and channel catfish in any combination. In the 25-fish bag, no more than 5 fish 20 inches or greater in length may be retained, and no more than 1 of those can be 30 inches or longer. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5. |
Limits for Richland Chambers Reservoir from the TPWD Outdoor Annual, 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027), checked October 2026.
The stocking record for Richland Chambers Reservoir
| Year | Species | Number | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunshine bass | 373,990 | Fingerling |
| 2026 | Lone star bass | 309,914 | Fingerling |
| 2025 | Sunshine bass | 421,328 | Fingerling |
| 2025 | Lone star bass | 319,483 | Fingerling |
| 2025 | Sharelunker largemouth bass | 14,689 | Fingerling |
| 2024 | Palmetto bass | 361,725 | Fingerling |
| 2024 | Sunshine bass | 142,920 | Fingerling |
Richland Chambers Reservoir stocking: TPWD stocking by water body, retrieved October 2026.
Tackle stores and guides for Richland Chambers Reservoir
- Harbor InnCorsicana, 7 miles west of the lake, (903) 874-7000
- Richland Chambers MarinaCorsicana, 7 miles west of the lake, (903) 874-7000
- Oak Cove Marina-Motel-CampgroundCorsicana, 8 miles northwest of the lake, (903) 872-5298
- Texas Fishing Guide ServicesCorsicana, 8 miles northwest of the lake, (254) 203-2561
- Oak Cove Store & Campground & MotelCorsicana, 8 miles northwest of the lake, (903) 872-5298
- Richland Chambers Bait and TackleCorsicana, 8 miles west of the lake, (903) 874-9134
- Midway LandingStreetman, 9 miles west of the lake, (903) 599-2202
- Sunset Cove MarinaCorsicana, 11 miles northwest of the lake, (903) 874-2300
Listings near Richland Chambers Reservoir come from OpenStreetMap and company store pages, October 2026. Names open Google Maps.
Surrounding Richland Chambers Reservoir
Cedar Creek Reservoir
16 miles north, 32,623 acres
Lake Halbert
20 miles northwest, 603 acres
Lake Athens
28 miles northeast, 1,799 acres
Purtis Creek State Park Lake
28 miles north, 349 acres
- AthensHenderson County, 23 miles northeast
- CorsicanaNavarro County, 23 miles west
- Gun Barrel CityHenderson County, 26 miles north
- Seven PointsHenderson County, 28 miles north
- Freestone CountyFishing access across the county
What anglers want to know about Richland Chambers Reservoir
How large a lake is Richland Chambers Reservoir?
Richland Chambers Reservoir takes in 41,356 surface acres and is 75 feet deep at its deepest point, by TPWD figures.
When did the dam at Richland Chambers Reservoir close?
The reservoir was impounded in 1987.
Which largemouth holds the Richland Chambers Reservoir record?
TPWD water body records list a 14.25 pound largemouth and measured 28 inches, caught 1995-04-22.
What other big fish have come from Richland Chambers Reservoir?
Alligator gar 160.16 lb; Flathead catfish 80.25 lb; Blue catfish 65.8 lb.
Which fish do best in Richland Chambers Reservoir?
TPWD rates largemouth bass fair; catfish excellent; crappie excellent; white & hybrid striped bass excellent; sunfish poor.
How many public launches are on Richland Chambers Reservoir?
The TPWD list shows 9 boat ramps on Richland Chambers Reservoir, and 5 of them charge no fee.
Which marinas serve Richland Chambers Reservoir?
TPWD shows 3 marinas at Richland Chambers Reservoir, including Sunset Cove Marina, Oak Cove Marina and Harbor Inn Marina.
Is Richland Chambers Reservoir down right now?
The level box here tracks Richland Chambers Reservoir against full pool, updated by TWDB each hour.
Does TPWD set exceptions for Richland Chambers Reservoir?
TPWD has special limits on Catfish here, listed in the 2026-27 limits table on this page.
Has Richland Chambers Reservoir been stocked recently?
In all, 373,990 fingerling sunshine bass were added in 2026, and 7 stocking events are on record since 2024.
What town serves Richland Chambers Reservoir?
Athens lies about 23 miles northeast of the lake center, in Henderson County.
What shop sells bait near Richland Chambers Reservoir?
The nearest is Harbor Inn in Corsicana, 7 miles from Richland Chambers Reservoir, one of 8 shops listed above.
Next steps for Richland Chambers Reservoir
Check the level, then pick a ramp from the list above.