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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Wichita
Archer County, Texas · about 1,190 acres (1.9 sq mi)
65°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Wichita
Lake Wichita spreads over about 1,190 acres in Archer County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 3.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 11 miles. Its surface is about 970 ft above sea level. Wichita Falls lies about 5.4 miles to the northeast.
- Size
- About 1,190 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 970 ft
- County
- Archer County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:30 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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. At 65°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
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
5 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:04 am · sunset 5:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Wichita
- Wichita Fallsabout 5.4 mi northeast
- Hollidayabout 6.3 mi west
- Iowa Parkabout 9.2 mi northwest
- Archer Cityabout 16 mi south
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Questions about Lake Wichita
What fish are in Lake Wichita?
Lakes like Lake Wichita 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 Wichita?
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 Wichita?
About 1,190 acres, with about 11 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Wichita?
Wichita Falls is about 5.4 miles northeast; Holliday is about 6.3 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Wichita today?
The surface was about 65°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Wichita on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
