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
Possum Kingdom Lake
Palo Pinto County, Texas · 15,600 acres (24.4 sq mi)
69°F water, level falling, calm this morning.
About Possum Kingdom Lake
In Palo Pinto County, Texas, Possum Kingdom Lake covers 15,600 acres; it is a reservoir. Morris Sheppard Dam holds it back on the Brazos River. Possum Kingdom Lake fills a canyon the Brazos River cut through the Palo Pinto Mountains, making it one of the deeper, clearer reservoirs in Texas.
From end to end it runs about 12.7 miles with roughly 94 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,000 ft above sea level. It reaches about 145 ft at its deepest. Palo Pinto lies about 9.7 miles to the southeast.
- Size
- 15,600 acres (24.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 145 ft
- Shoreline
- About 94 miles
- End to end
- About 12.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,000 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Morris Sheppard Dam, Brazos River
- County
- Palo Pinto County
- Water
- Known for clear water
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Good
- 4:30 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · 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 in Possum Kingdom Lake
Anglers come to Possum Kingdom Lake for largemouth bass, striped bass, white bass, catfish and crappie. At 69°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairStriped bass
Warming. Early-morning topwater, then they go deep.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
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
Falling 3.4 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:02 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Possum Kingdom Lake
- Palo Pintoabout 9.7 mi southeast
- Grahamabout 12 mi northwest
- Mineral Wellsabout 19 mi east
- Breckenridgeabout 19 mi southwest
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Questions about Possum Kingdom Lake
What fish are in Possum Kingdom Lake?
Possum Kingdom Lake holds largemouth bass, striped bass, white bass, catfish and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Possum Kingdom Lake?
About 145 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Possum Kingdom Lake?
15,600 acres, with about 94 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Possum Kingdom Lake?
Palo Pinto is about 9.7 miles southeast; Graham is about 12 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Possum Kingdom Lake today?
The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Possum Kingdom Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
