The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Kickapoo
Archer County, Texas · about 4,350 acres (6.8 sq mi)
67°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Kickapoo
Lake Kickapoo is a lake in Archer County, Texas, covering about 4,350 acres.
It stretches about 5.2 miles end to end with roughly 25 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,030 ft above sea level. Archer City lies about 9.5 miles to the east. Wichita Falls, the nearest city, is about 24 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 4,350 acres (6.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 25 miles
- End to end
- About 5.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,030 ft
- County
- Archer County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Slow
- 6:30 am – 8:45 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Texas mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 67°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:05 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Kickapoo
- Archer Cityabout 9.5 mi east
- Hollidayabout 11 mi northeast
- Olneyabout 18 mi south
- Iowa Parkabout 21 mi northeast
- Wichita Fallsnearest city, about 24 mi northeast
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Questions about Lake Kickapoo
What fish are in Lake Kickapoo?
Lakes like Lake Kickapoo usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Kickapoo?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Kickapoo?
About 4,350 acres, with about 25 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Kickapoo?
Archer City is about 9.5 miles east; Holliday is about 11 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Kickapoo today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Kickapoo on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
