Closest Town:  Fritch, Texas

Lake Size:  16,411 Acres

Fishing Species:  Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Crappie, Sunfish, Catfish

Public Boat Access:  Many located around lake including:

Sanford Yake - From east side of Fritch, exit Hwy 136 on Eagle Blvd. Turn north on Fritch Fortress Rd., go about 3 miles to High Plains Rd. and turn right. High Plains intersects Sanford Yake Rd - keep left. Follow Sanford Yake to the Marina at Lake Meredith, end of the road.

Cedar Canyon - From east side of Fritch, exit Hwy 136 on Eagle Blvd. Turn north on Fritch Fortress Rd., follow about 3 miles to High Plains Rd. and turn right. High Plains intersects Sanford Yake Rd - keep left. Follow Sanford Yake Rd. to a left turn entrance to Cedar Canyon.

Harbor Bay - From west side of Fritch, intersection of Hwy 136 and Lakeview Drive. Turn north on Lakeview and follow 2 miles to Harbor Bay.

Blue West - Located near the intersection of FM 1913 and Hwy 287, 12 miles south of Dumas. Drive 16 miles east on FM 1913 and exit on Blue West Rd.

Lake Notes:  Max. depth 127 ft.  Walleye are the primary sport fish in Lake Meredith. The walleye population is maintained through natural reproduction with high quality fishing available in the spring. The peak period for walleye fishing is from April through June.  Lake Meredith also has an excellent smallmouth bass population. Most of the reservoir is rocky habitat, which is preferred by smallmouth bass.  Lake Meredith 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.  Smallmouth bass are typically caught along rocky shorelines near large structure or drop-offs. They can be caught on a variety of baits including crank baits, spinners, minnows, crayfish, and worms. The best season for smallmouth bass is spring when waters reach 60 degrees.

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