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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Richland-Chambers Reservoir
Navarro County, Texas · 41,400 acres (64.6 sq mi)
71°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Richland-Chambers Reservoir
In Navarro County, Texas, Richland-Chambers Reservoir covers 41,400 acres; it is a reservoir. It lies on the Richland Creek and Chambers Creek. Richland-Chambers Reservoir was built by the Tarrant Regional Water District and is one of the largest reservoirs in Texas by surface area.
It stretches about 18.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 112 miles. At about 310 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. It reaches about 75 ft at its deepest. The nearest town, Kerens, is about 4.5 miles north. DeSoto, the nearest city, is about 45 miles northwest.
- Size
- 41,400 acres (64.6 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 75 ft
- Shoreline
- About 112 miles
- End to end
- About 18.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 310 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Richland Creek and Chambers Creek
- County
- Navarro County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Slow
- 4:15 pm – 6:00 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 in Richland-Chambers Reservoir
The fish here: largemouth bass, striped bass, white bass, catfish and crappie. At 71°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- 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
3 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 6:52 am · sunset 5:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Richland-Chambers Reservoir
- Kerensabout 4.5 mi north
- Corsicanaabout 6.4 mi west
- Worthamabout 10 mi southwest
- Malakoffabout 14 mi northeast
- DeSotonearest city, about 45 mi northwest
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Questions about Richland-Chambers Reservoir
What fish are in Richland-Chambers Reservoir?
Richland-Chambers Reservoir holds largemouth bass, striped bass, white bass, catfish and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Richland-Chambers Reservoir?
About 75 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Richland-Chambers Reservoir?
41,400 acres, with about 112 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Richland-Chambers Reservoir?
Kerens is about 4.5 miles north; Corsicana is about 6.4 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Richland-Chambers Reservoir today?
The surface was about 71°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Richland-Chambers Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
