Excellent
Striped bass
Texoma's defining fishery: a self-sustaining landlocked striped-bass population that supports year-round guided fishing.
Live lake level: 96.8% full · 615.94 ft · measured Sep 7, 2026
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Lake Texoma Fishing Guide
A 74,686-acre Red River reservoir straddling Texas and Oklahoma, defined by one of the country's unusual self-sustaining landlocked striped-bass populations plus strong black-bass, catfish and crappie opportunities.
74,686 acres100 ft max depthVerified August 13, 2026
At a glance
What makes Lake Texoma different.
Texoma is a border lake and a striped-bass lake. TPWD specifically notes its self-sustaining landlocked striper population, year-round guide activity and the fact that two-thirds of the reservoir lies in Oklahoma. Licensing and regulations therefore belong near the top of trip planning, not buried at the bottom.
- Surface area
- 74,686 acres
- Maximum depth
- 100 ft
- Impounded
- 1944
- Counties
- Cooke, Grayson
- Waterway
- Red River
- Conservation pool
- 615–619 ft msl
- Normal fluctuation
- 5–8 feet annually
- Water clarity
- Moderate to clear
- Controlling authority
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Cover & structure
What the water looks like to a fish.
Aquatic vegetation is not abundant, so anglers depend more heavily on rock, channels, boathouses, timber and open-water forage than on grass-dominated patterns.
Some water willow, American lotus, floating heart and bushy pondweed occur around the reservoir.
Blue-green algae blooms can occur; current USACE advisories should be checked before recreation.
The Red and Washita river inflows are fundamental to the striped-bass system and broader seasonal fish movement.
Fish this lake
The targets that define Lake Texoma.
Excellent
Smallmouth bass
A nationally notable black-bass opportunity built around hard structure and clear-water sections of the lake.
Good
Largemouth bass
Part of Texoma's mixed black-bass fishery alongside smallmouth and spotted bass.
Excellent
Blue catfish
A strong trophy-capable fishery with seasonal movement between main-pool and upstream areas.
Good
Crappie
Black and white crappie use boathouses, timber, channels and brush around the reservoir.
Good
White bass
A schooling open-water fishery that complements the lake's striped-bass focus.
Quick answers
Plan the trip faster.
What is Lake Texoma best known for?
Texoma is a border lake and a striped-bass lake. TPWD specifically notes its self-sustaining landlocked striper population, year-round guide activity and the fact that two-thirds of the reservoir lies in Oklahoma. Licensing and regulations therefore belong near the top of trip planning, not buried at the bottom.
How large is Lake Texoma?
Lake Texoma covers 74,686 acres and reaches a published maximum depth of 100 feet.
Where should I check Lake Texoma fishing rules?
Use the current Texas Parks & Wildlife Department rules before harvesting fish; this guide avoids freezing changeable bag limits into evergreen copy.
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Core facts and durable fishing patterns were checked against official sources on August 13, 2026. Water levels, closures, access, regulations and current fishing activity can change.