Fishing
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- Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Water Resources
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- US Army Corps of Engineers
- Texas Water Issues
- Golden Alga
- Aquatic Vegetation
5325 North 3rd
Abilene, Texas 79603
(325) 692-0921
Michael Homer, Biologist
Local Information
- Abilene
Chamber of Commerce
174 Cypress Street, Suite 200
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 677-7241
Nearby State Parks
Kirby Lake
Quick Links: Fishing Regulations | Angling Opportunities | Cover & Structure | Tips & Tactics
Lake Characteristics
Location: On the south side of Abilene,
just east of US 83
Surface area: 740 acres
Maximum depth: 16 feet
Impounded: 1928
Water Conditions
Conservation Pool Elevation: 1,786 ft. msl
Call (915) 692-0921 for current water level
Fluctuation: Variable
Normal Clarity: Red colored with
visibility less than 12 inches
Reservoir Controlling Authority
City of Abilene
PO Box 60
Abilene, Texas 79604
(325) 676-6038
Aquatic Vegetation
Bulrushes
Predominant Fish Species
Lake Records
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report
Lake Maps
A contour map is available. Download the map or pick up a copy at the Abilene fisheries office, (325) 692-0921.
Fishing Regulations
This reservoir has special regulations on some fishes. See bag and size limits for this lake.
Angling Opportunities
Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Largemouth Bass | ||||
Catfish | ||||
Crappie | ||||
Sunfish |
Fishing Cover/Structure
Willow trees and dead, flooded brush dominate. Ample rocky structure exists on the east bank and the dam. Some bulrushes provide cover on west side.
Tips & Tactics
Blue catfish appear to be concentrated off shore, while channel catfish fishing has been very good close to shore near flooded vegetation. For crappie, there are plenty of willow trees where anglers can dabble minnows, crappie jigs, or plastic worms.