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 Meredith
Moore County, Texas · 16,400 acres (25.6 sq mi)
62°F water, level steady, windy Friday (15 mph SSE).
About Lake Meredith
Lake Meredith spreads over 16,400 acres in Moore County, Texas. Sanford Dam holds it back on the Canadian River. Lake Meredith was formed by Sanford Dam on the Canadian River and is the centerpiece of Lake Meredith National Recreation Area in the Texas Panhandle.
From end to end it runs about 8.4 miles with roughly 45 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 2,890 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 127 ft. Fritch lies about 1.2 miles to the southeast. The closest city is Amarillo, about 27 miles away.
- Size
- 16,400 acres (25.6 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 127 ft
- Shoreline
- About 45 miles
- End to end
- About 8.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,890 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Sanford Dam, Canadian River
- County
- Moore County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Slow
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Lake Meredith
Anglers come to Lake Meredith for walleye, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, white bass, crappie and catfish. With the surface at 62°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodSmallmouth bass
Prime range. Rocky points, humps and drop-offs.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
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 7:20 am · sunset 5:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Meredith
- Fritchabout 1.2 mi southeast
- Borgerabout 8.9 mi east
- Stinnettabout 9.9 mi northeast
- Dumasabout 22 mi northwest
- Amarillonearest city, about 27 mi south
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Questions about Lake Meredith
What fish are in Lake Meredith?
Lake Meredith holds walleye, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, white bass, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Meredith?
About 127 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Meredith?
16,400 acres, with about 45 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Meredith?
Fritch is about 1.2 miles southeast; Borger is about 8.9 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Meredith today?
The surface was about 62°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Meredith on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
