Reservoir

Lake Meredith

, Texas

Lake Meredith covers 16,411 acres on the Canadian River 45 miles northeast of Amarillo, with a maximum depth of 127 feet. TPWD calls it the best walleye fishing in Texas, peaking April through June; a consumption advisory is in effect.

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Surface area16,411 acres

Max depth127 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●○○

Primary sport fish; peak April-June

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Emerging population on rocky habitat; best in spring near 60F

Largemouth Bass●○○○○

Limited by habitat

White Bass●●○○○

Crappie●●○○○

White crappie generally good

Channel Catfish●●○○○

Flathead Catfish●○○○○

Bluegill●○○○○

Boat launches

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

Sanford YakePublic
NPS four-lane ramp, courtesy docks, restroomsDirections ↗
Cedar CanyonPublic
Four-lane ramp, usable when lake is above 75 ftDirections ↗
Fritch FortressPublic
Four-lane ramp, deep-water launch above 71 ftDirections ↗
Harbor BayPublic
Two-lane ramp, usable between 79 and 99 ftDirections ↗
Blue WestPublic
Two-lane ramp, deep-water launch above 70 ftDirections ↗
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 Meredith 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

Walleye peak April through June; use light tackle and fish slowly.
Smallmouth prefer rocky habitat, best in spring around 60F water.
Ramp usability depends on lake elevation; check levels.

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