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409
Chester Avenue
Wichita Falls, Texas 76301
(940) 766-2383
Wes Dutter, Biologist
Buffalo Creek Reservoir
Quick Links: Fishing Regulations | Angling Opportunities | Cover & Structure
Lake Characteristics
Location: 20 miles from Wichita Falls MSA
Surface area: 1,576 acres
Maximum depth: 28 feet
Impounded: 1964
Water Conditions
Current Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 1,049 ft. msl
Fluctuation: 8 feet annually
Normal Clarity: 1-2 ft. visibility
Reservoir Controlling Authority
City of Iowa Park
103 E. Cash
Iowa Park, Texas 76367
(940) 592-2642
Predominant Fish Species
Lake Records
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report
Lake Maps
None available
Fishing Regulations
All species are currently managed under statewide regulations.
Angling Opportunities
| Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass |  |
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| Catfish |  |
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| Crappie |  |
Fishing Cover/Structure
Flooded terrestrial vegetation can be found throughout the reservoir. Some flooded timber exists in upper end, and there's a rocky shoreline on east side near dam. Brush piles have been placed along dam face. Rip-rap can sometimes be good for bass in March.