Wichita Reservoir
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Lake Characteristics
Location: On the south side of the city
of Wichita Falls, off Texas Highway 79
Surface area: 1,224 acres
Maximum depth: 9.5 feet
Impounded: 1901
Water Conditions
Current Water Levels:
City of Wichita Falls (940) 761-7477
Conservation Pool Elevation: 976 ft. msl
Fluctuation: 1 foot
Reservoir Controlling Authority
City of Wichita Falls
1300 7th Street
Wichita Falls, Texas 76307
(940) 761-7477
Aquatic Vegetation
Bulrushes
Predominant Fish Species
Lake Records
Current
Fishing Report
Stocking History
Lake Maps
None available
Fishing Regulations
All fishes are currently managed under statewide regulations.
Angling Opportunities
Wichita Reservoir has recovered from a February 2009 fish kill caused by golden alga. The reservoir was restocked, and fishing has improved. However, a majority of the hybrid striped bass are still below the legal minimum size of 18 inches.
| Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
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| Largemouth Bass |  |
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| Catfish |  |
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| Crappie |  |
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| White/Hybrid Bass |  |
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| Sunfish |  |
Fishing Cover/Structure
This is a shallow lake with bulrushes along the shoreline.
Tips & Tactics
Try the riprap along the dam and the old pier poles near there. Catfishing can be good with traditional baits.
