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Richland-Chambers Reservoir

Navarro & Freestone Counties, Texas

A large water-supply reservoir on Richland and Chambers creeks southeast of Corsicana, run by the Tarrant Regional Water District. It is known for blue catfish, crappie, and white bass and hybrid stripers.

N5 mi
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Surface area41,356 acres
Max depth75 ft
Shoreline330 mi
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Blue Catfish●●●●●

Abundant with excellent angling. Cut bait, stink bait or worms on flats and channel edges.

Crappie●●●●○

Often the most consistent bite. Jigs or minnows at bridges and in timber in the upper Richland and Chambers arms.

Hybrid Striped Bass●●●●○

With white bass, roam from the US 287 bridge to the dam. Find shad on the graph or watch for birds; slabs when deep.

White Bass●●●○○

Schools with hybrids in open water; spring runs up the creek arms.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Best where clear water and vegetation meet. Spoons and deep crankbaits on structure.

Boat launches

6 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Richland-Chambers Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before you fish.

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Local tips

  • Zebra mussels are present; clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer, livewells and bait buckets before leaving.
  • Watch for birds working shad over open water for white bass and hybrids, especially between the US 287 bridge and the dam.
  • Timber in the upper Richland and Chambers arms holds crappie; idle carefully when running those areas.

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