Wright Patman Lake
Wright Patman Lake is 18,994 acres on the Sulphur River southwest of Texarkana, with a maximum depth of 40 feet. TPWD rates blue catfish, crappie and white bass excellent.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Rated good
Blue Catfish
High densities of quality-size fish
Channel Catfish
Flathead Catfish
Rated good
Crappie
White crappie dominate
Bluegill
Redear Sunfish
White Bass
Very popular; high numbers of quality fish
Boat launches
6 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Rocky PointPublicConcrete ramp, USACE, access feeDirections ↗
- Piney PointPublicConcrete ramp, USACE, access feeDirections ↗
- Atlanta State ParkPublicTwo ramps (1-lane and 2-lane), courtesy dock at larger ramp, TPWDDirections ↗
- Overcup LandingPublicUSACE ramp, no feeDirections ↗
- Cass County ParkPublicRamp plus bank fishing access, feeDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Wright Patman 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 Wright Patman Lake ↗Local tips
- Maximum depth is only 40 feet, so shallow cover and timber hold crappie.
- White bass and blue catfish are the most productive targets.
- Check USACE ramp closures when water is low.
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