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This area is experiencing a drought which may affect fishing and boat ramp access. Before you go, check the current lake level or contact the controlling authority for current conditions.

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Consumption Advisory in effect. Get details.

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To prevent the spread of zebra mussels, the law requires draining of water from boats and onboard receptacles when leaving or approaching public fresh waters. Get details.

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ANGLING OPPORTUNITIES

Meredith Reservoir has a very diverse fish community and provides opportunities for every type of angler. Walleye are the primary sport fish in the reservoir. The walleye population in the reservoir is maintained through natural reproduction with high quality fishing available in the spring. Meredith Reservoir also has an excellent smallmouth bass population. Most of the reservoir is rocky habitat, which is preferred by smallmouth bass. A number of 4-pound and larger fish are caught from Meredith each year. White bass provide an excellent fishery, especially during summer and fall. Largemouth bass are limited by habitat, but crappie fishing is generally good with occasional years of excellent fishing. Yellow perch are caught on rare occasions; the Texas record of 1.04 pounds came from Lake Meredith in 1996. Channel and flathead catfish are present in good numbers


PREDOMINANT FISH SPECIES

Walleye
Largemouth Bass (aka Black Bass, Green Trout, Bigmouth Bass, Lineside Bass)
Smallmouth Bass (aka Brown Bass, Brownie, Bronze Bass)
White Bass (aka Sand Bass, Barfish, Streaker, Silver Bass)
Channel Catfish (aka Willow Cat, Forked-tail Cat, Fiddler, Spotted Cat, Lady Cat)
Flathead Catfish (aka Yellow Cat, Opelousa Cat, Pied Cat, Mississippi Cat, Mud Cat, Shovelhead Cat)
White Crappie (aka White Perch, Sac-a-lait)

Bass Identification Guide
Channel and Blue Catfish Identification Guide


TIPS & TACTICS

Meredith Reservoir is dominated by steep rocky banks with limited areas of isolated flooded timber and vegetation. The upper reservoir is very turbid with suspended red clay while the lower reservoir is clear. In most of the reservoir rock ledges, rock piles, and steep drop-offs provide cover for game fish.


FISHING COVER / STRUCTURE

Meredith Reservoir is dominated by steep rocky banks with limited areas of isolated flooded timber and vegetation. The upper reservoir is very turbid with suspended red clay while the lower reservoir is clear. In most of the reservoir rock ledges, rock piles, and steep drop-offs provide cover for game fish.


AQUATIC VEGETATION

Limited; primarily milfoil and cattails in arms off the main lake.


FISHING REGULATIONS

This reservoir has special regulations on some fishes. See bag and size limits for this lake.

LAKE RECORDS
CURRENT FISHING REPORT
STOCKING HISTORY
LATEST LAKE SURVEY REPORT

This information courtesy of The Texas State Parks and Wildlife Dept.
"Lake Meredith, Texas", Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Web. Jul-24-2014

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