Excellent
White bass
Abundant, good-sized white bass are one of Possum Kingdom's strongest fisheries.
Live lake level: 87.5% full · 995.05 ft · measured Sep 8, 2026
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Possum Kingdom Reservoir Fishing Guide
A 15,588-acre, 145-foot-deep Brazos River reservoir west of Fort Worth where clear water, rock, docks and seasonal vegetation support excellent white bass plus good black-bass, striped-bass and catfish fishing.
15,588 acres145 ft max depthVerified August 15, 2026
At a glance
What makes Possum Kingdom Reservoir different.
Possum Kingdom is a clear-water, hard-structure reservoir rather than a grass-dominated bass lake. TPWD rates white bass excellent and largemouth, striped bass and catfish good, with rock, bluffs, points, docks, timber and seasonal vegetation providing the main fishing framework.
- Surface area
- 15,588 acres
- Maximum depth
- 145 ft
- Impounded
- 1941
- Counties
- Palo Pinto, Young
- Waterway
- Brazos River
- Conservation pool
- 999 ft msl operating pool
- Normal fluctuation
- Moderately high
- Water clarity
- Clear
- Controlling authority
- Brazos River Authority
Cover & structure
What the water looks like to a fish.
Large rock and cobble shorelines dominate much of the reservoir, with dramatic cliffs and bluffs on the lower end.
Points and dropoffs occur throughout the lake and are central to its clear-water structure fishing.
Docks, standing timber and laydowns add fish-holding cover away from bare rock.
Emergent and submerged vegetation appears seasonally, especially in the mid- and upper reservoir.
Fish this lake
The targets that define Possum Kingdom Reservoir.
Good
Largemouth bass
A good clear-water bass fishery with documented trophy potential.
Good
Striped bass
A stocked open-water fishery with strong growth potential.
Good
Catfish
Channel, blue and flathead catfish are all present, including large blue catfish.
Fair
Crappie
A fair fishery centered on brush piles, docks and seasonal spawning coves.
Quick answers
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What is Possum Kingdom Reservoir best known for?
Possum Kingdom is a clear-water, hard-structure reservoir rather than a grass-dominated bass lake. TPWD rates white bass excellent and largemouth, striped bass and catfish good, with rock, bluffs, points, docks, timber and seasonal vegetation providing the main fishing framework.
How large is Possum Kingdom Reservoir?
Possum Kingdom Reservoir covers 15,588 acres and reaches a published maximum depth of 145 feet.
Where should I check Possum Kingdom Reservoir fishing rules?
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Core facts and durable fishing patterns were checked against official sources on August 15, 2026. Water levels, closures, access, regulations and current fishing activity can change.