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Meredith Reservoir 2022 Survey Report

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Meredith Reservoir - 2022 Survey Report

Prepared by Caleb Huber and John Clayton
Inland Fisheries Division - Amarillo District

This is the authors' summary from an 46-page report. For a copy of the complete report, use the download link in the sidebar.

Fish populations in Meredith Reservoir were surveyed in 2020 and 2022 using electrofishing, in 2021, 2022 and 2023 using gillnetting, and in 2022 using trap netting. Anglers were surveyed March through November 2022 and March through May 2023. Historical data are presented along with the 2022-2023 data for comparison. This report summarizes the survey results and contains a management plan for the reservoir based on those findings.

Reservoir Description

Meredith Reservoir is a 16,411-acre impoundment on the Canadian River 35 miles northeast of Amarillo, Texas. It was constructed in 1965 to provide municipal and industrial water. Meredith Reservoir has experienced substantial water level fluctuations and covered approximately 6,500 acres during 2022-2023, down from 6,990 acres in 2018-2019. Habitat was primarily silt and rock, with some non-native macrophytes. At the current elevation there are three usable boat ramps and one ADA compliant fishing pier.

Management History

Important sport fish include Channel Catfish, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Crappie, and Walleye. The management plan from the 2019 survey report included stocking Walleye and completing an angler creel survey. Additionally, Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, and Bluegill were stocked in 2022-2023. Meredith Reservoir is managed using statewide regulations.

Fish Community

Management Strategies

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Performance Report as required by Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act Texas Federal Aid Project F-221-M-5 Inland Fisheries Division Monitoring and Management Program



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