Possum Kingdom Lake
A deep, clear Brazos River Authority reservoir in the Palo Pinto Mountains, about 75 miles west of Fort Worth. It is known for striped bass, white bass and catfish, and for cliffs like Hell's Gate.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Striped Bass
Stocked most years. Watch for birds over bait schools and use live shad or slabs in open water toward the dam.
White Bass
Strong spring run toward the river mouth. Jigs, spoons and slabs on schooling fish.
Largemouth Bass
Florida-strain fish stocked. Fish 10 to 25 ft with light line in the clear water, around docks, rock and vegetation.
Blue Catfish
Some very large fish. Costello Island and upstream with cut bait or live sunfish.
Crappie
Brush piles and docks; backs of coves in spring.
Boat launches
7 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- BRA Public Boat RampFreeBrazos River Authority. Free, courtesy dock, usable at varied lake levelsDirections ↗
- South D&D (Area #4 South)PublicBRA. Ramp, courtesy dock, fishing pier, campsitesDirections ↗
- North D&D (Area #4 North)PublicBRA. Ramp and campground, park use fee may apply in summerDirections ↗
- Scenic Cove CampgroundFreeBRA. Free ramp, courtesy dock, fishing pierDirections ↗
- West Side ParkPublicBRA. Ramp and courtesy dock on the west sideDirections ↗
- Sandy BeachPublicBRA. Ramp and swim area, summer use fee may applyDirections ↗
- Possum Kingdom State ParkFeeTexas Parks and Wildlife. Ramp and fishing pier, park entry feeDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Possum Kingdom Lake 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 Possum Kingdom Lake ↗Local tips
- Lake levels fluctuate a lot; several ramps work best at higher levels, so check the BRA site first.
- The BRA Habitat Structure Viewer gives GPS points for brush piles and fish structure.
- Golden alga blooms have caused fish kills in past years; check TPWD news after a dry spell.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.