Kemp (Baylor County) fishing

Fishing at Kemp (Baylor County) is on a reservoir, stocked with Red Drum, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Blue Catfish, Threadfin Shad, and 2 more. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1954, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

58

Since 1954

Species recorded

8

Elevation

1,142.5 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Kemp (Baylor County)?
Fishing Kemp (Baylor County) is most likely to be for Striped Bass. Striped Bass accounts for 29 of 58 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 6 more. Striped Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2021. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2005. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2022. 4 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Kemp (Baylor County) stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1954, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 36 years between 1954 and 2026.
How do you get on Kemp (Baylor County)?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Wichita Falls, TX. Lake Kemp sits on the Waggoner Ranch; public access is through gated entry points that charge a day-use fee, with a public boat ramp available once inside.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Wichita Falls, TX
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes

Lake Kemp sits on the Waggoner Ranch; public access is through gated entry points that charge a day-use fee, with a public boat ramp available once inside.

Sources: tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Kemp (Baylor County) is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 36 years between 1954 and 2026.

Fish at Kemp (Baylor County)

Fishing Kemp (Baylor County) is most likely to be for Striped Bass. Striped Bass accounts for 29 of 58 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 6 more.

Striped Bass 29 plants
Plants
29 of 58
Last stocked
July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Striped Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 8 plants
Plants
8 of 58
Last stocked
July 1, 2021

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 8 plants
Plants
8 of 58
Last stocked
July 1, 2005

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Blue Catfish 5 plants
Plants
5 of 58
Last stocked
July 1, 2022

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Red Drum 5 plants
Plants
5 of 58
Last stocked
July 1, 1981
Bluegill 1 plant
Plants
1 of 58
Last stocked
July 1, 2020

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Threadfin Shad 1 plant
Plants
1 of 58
Last stocked
July 1, 1999
White Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 58
Last stocked
July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the White Bass guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 581954
  • 161955
  • 1,3041956
  • 41957
  • 25,0001967
  • 6,0001969
  • 112,0001970
  • 35,3001971
  • 210,0001972
  • 174,2001977
  • 81,9611979
  • 415,9391981
  • 164,8591983
  • 28,0001987
  • 167,3861988
  • 295,8511989
  • 583,3671990
  • 143,9771991
  • 80,8571992
  • 126,6741993
  • 4,083,5431994
  • 3,082,7961995
  • 33,3231997
  • 83,4281998
  • 512,9981999
  • 229,1682002
  • 37,7962004
  • 641,4142005
  • 283,6312009
  • 21,8182015
  • 89,9002017
  • 478,4212018
  • 14,3552020
  • 635,7692021
  • 201,8662022
  • 503,5712024
  • 1,163,0742026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Striped Bass 1,162,475 – report
July 1, 2026 White Bass 599 – report
July 1, 2024 Striped Bass 503,571 – report
July 1, 2022 Striped Bass 55,320 – report
July 1, 2022 Blue Catfish 146,546 – report
July 1, 2021 Striped Bass 618,387 – report
July 1, 2021 Striped Bass 2,652 – report
July 1, 2021 Channel Catfish 14,730 – report
July 1, 2020 Bluegill 14,355 – report
July 1, 2018 Striped Bass 440,031 – report
July 1, 2018 Striped Bass 38,390 – report
July 1, 2017 Striped Bass 89,900 – report
July 1, 2015 Striped Bass 21,818 – report
July 1, 2009 Striped Bass 186,119 – report
July 1, 2009 Channel Catfish 97,512 – report
July 1, 2005 Largemouth Bass 194,404 – report
July 1, 2005 Striped Bass 149,771 – report
July 1, 2005 Channel Catfish 297,239 – report
July 1, 2004 Striped Bass 37,796 – report
July 1, 2002 Striped Bass 116,311 – report
July 1, 2002 Blue Catfish 112,857 – report
July 1, 1999 Largemouth Bass 414,186 – report
July 1, 1999 Striped Bass 98,087 – report
July 1, 1999 Threadfin Shad 725 – report
July 1, 1998 Striped Bass 83,428 – report
July 1, 1997 Striped Bass 33,323 – report
July 1, 1995 Striped Bass 3,000,000 – report
July 1, 1995 Striped Bass 82,796 – report
July 1, 1994 Striped Bass 4,000,000 – report
July 1, 1994 Striped Bass 83,543 – report
July 1, 1993 Striped Bass 126,674 – report
July 1, 1992 Striped Bass 60,057 – report
July 1, 1992 Striped Bass 20,800 – report
July 1, 1991 Blue Catfish 143,977 – report
July 1, 1990 Largemouth Bass 415,356 – report
July 1, 1990 Blue Catfish 168,011 – report
July 1, 1989 Striped Bass 130,355 – report
July 1, 1989 Blue Catfish 165,496 – report
July 1, 1988 Striped Bass 167,386 – report
July 1, 1987 Striped Bass 28,000 – report
July 1, 1983 Striped Bass 164,859 – report
July 1, 1981 Red Drum 204,837 – report
July 1, 1981 Striped Bass 211,102 – report
July 1, 1979 Striped Bass 81,961 – report
July 1, 1977 Largemouth Bass 46,200 – report
July 1, 1977 Largemouth Bass 128,000 – report
July 1, 1972 Channel Catfish 210,000 – report
July 1, 1971 Largemouth Bass 35,000 – report
July 1, 1971 Channel Catfish 300 – report
July 1, 1970 Largemouth Bass 100,000 – report
July 1, 1970 Channel Catfish 12,000 – report
July 1, 1969 Channel Catfish 6,000 – report
July 1, 1967 Largemouth Bass 7,500 – report
July 1, 1967 Channel Catfish 17,500 – report
July 1, 1957 Red Drum 4 – report
July 1, 1956 Red Drum 1,304 – report
July 1, 1955 Red Drum 16 – report
July 1, 1954 Red Drum 58 – report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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