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Lake Arrowhead

, Texas

Lake Arrowhead covers 14,969 acres 15 miles southeast of Wichita Falls, with a maximum depth of 45 feet. TPWD recognizes it as a premier white crappie lake and rates catfish excellent.

N5 mi
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Surface area14,969 acres
Max depth45 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●○○○○

Usually in 5 feet of water or less

Blue Catfish●●●○○

Most harvested; lake record 74.7 lb

Channel Catfish●●○○○

Flathead Catfish●●○○○

Lake record 70 lb

Crappie●●●○○

Premier white crappie lake; spring spawn, lower half

White Bass●●○○○

Fish to about 3 lb common

Bluegill●○○○○

Boat launches

7 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Lake Arrowhead State ParkPublic
    Ramp accommodates all boat types; park fee; courtesy docksDirections ↗
  • West Arrowhead ParkPublic
    Ramp for all boat types; no feeDirections ↗
  • Shoshone ParkPublic
    Ramp for smaller boats; no feeDirections ↗
  • Deer CreekPublic
    Ramp for all boat types; no feeDirections ↗
  • Henrietta BridgePublic
    Ramp for all boat types; no feeDirections ↗
  • Pawnee PointPublic
    Ramp for all boat types; no feeDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Arrowhead are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Crappie are best in the lower half of the lake during the spring spawn.
  • Bass hold in water five feet or less; use topwater and shad baits in summer.
  • Blue catfish are the most harvested cat.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.