Lake Kemp
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Notice
Due to low water levels, all public boat ramps on this lake are closed.
Lake Characteristics
Location: On the Wichita River north of
Seymour, off US 183
Surface area: 15,590 acres
Maximum depth: 53 feet
Impounded: 1923
Water Conditions
Current
Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 1,144 ft. msl
Fluctuation: 6-8 feet, average
7.6 feet annually
Normal Clarity: Visibility 4-6 feet
Reservoir Controlling Authority
City of Wichita Falls
1300 7th Street
Wichita Falls, Texas 76307
(940) 761-7477
Aquatic Vegetation
Submerged aquatic vegetation can be located in most north shore coves.
Predominant Fish Species
Lake Records
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report
Lake Maps
None available
Fishing Regulations
All fishes are currently regulated under statewide regulations.
Angling Opportunities
Kemp’s fish populations have been adversely affected by recent golden alga fish kills. White bass are abundant in the reservoir and provide a good fight. White crappie numbers are down. Channel, blue, and flathead catfish are present in good numbers and sizes.
| Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
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Fishing Cover/Structure
Almost the entire lake shore is made up of large rock to cobble-size rock. Many points and dropoffs can be found. The Moonshine Bay area has many docks in the water, providing habitat for fish. At the back of Moonshine Bay, there is abundant dead standing timber. Other coves also have standing timber and submerged aquatic vegetation.
Tips & Tactics
White bass can be caught on slabs throughout the reservoir when golden alga blooms are not occurring. Crappie are found in low abundance in the upper part of the reservoir. Catfish are found throughout the reservoir, especially blue catfish around Rattlesnake Island and the west side channels and coves. For channel cats, fish prepared bait on mud bottoms. Fish live bait (small sunfish) for blue and flathead catfish around the old creek channels and drop-offs.
