Lake Kemp
A City of Wichita Falls water-supply reservoir on the Wichita River north of Seymour, reached through Waggoner Ranch gates. It has a rocky shoreline and flooded brush, with good white bass, catfish and a rebounding largemouth fishery.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
White Bass
Abundant and hard fighting. Look for schools on points and in the river arm during the spring run.
Blue Catfish
Blue, channel and flathead catfish are all present in good numbers. Cut bait on flats and channel edges.
Largemouth Bass
Texas-rig plastics in flooded brush. Crankbaits and topwaters on rocky points and along the dam.
Striped Bass
Find them on electronics in deep water, then try dead-stick hair jigs or live bait.
Crappie
White crappie numbers have improved. Fish rocks in deeper water and under docks.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Moonshine GateFeeWaggoner Ranch toll gate off US 183/283. Best ramp on the lake, usable at lower levels than the othersDirections ↗
- Flippen Creek GateFeeWaggoner Ranch toll gate off US 183/283. Ramp for small to mid-sized boats, may not be usable in summerDirections ↗
- Pony Creek GateFeeWaggoner Ranch toll gate off FM 1919, 7 miles north of SeymourDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Kemp are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake Kemp ↗Local tips
- Access is through Waggoner Ranch gates with a daily entry fee. Call ahead to check which ramps are usable.
- Lake levels rise and fall with drought, and ramps go out of service at low water. Moonshine is usually the last to close.
- Wind sweeps across this open country. Plan around afternoon gusts and storms.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.