Register Log In Texas Fishing Forum Forums Kayak Fishing Brazos River below Possum Kingdom: Forums Calendar Active Threads Forum Help: Main Menu Forum; Guidelines/Rules; Photo Contest; ... Brazos River below Possum Kingdom [Re: butch sanders] #1226641 04/02/07 11:17 PM: Joined: Mar 2007. Big Catfish. Canoeing is a very popular recreational activity on the Brazos River with many locations favorable for launching and recovery. The release from Morris Sheppard Dam was increased to 200 cubic feet per second at 6 p.m. Sunday. I got out on the water pretty early and anticipated trying to catch some striped bass, but with not much luck I quickly made a change of plans and started to target Largemouth Bass. The water on this section of the Brazos is something especially interesting. Explore its course from the source to mouth in this article. Any suggestions on bass or striper flyfishing below the PK dam? PROVISIONAL DATA SUBJECT TO REVISION. Brazos River Authority Star Route Graford, Texas 76025 (940) 779-2321. The reservoir holds approximately 540,000 acre-feet of water with 230,750 acre-feet available as water supply for the Brazos basin. Last summer, my dad and I decided to take our newly acquired kayaks down the Brazos River tailrace below the dam at Possum Kingdom Lake and do some bass fishing. However, there are a few spots on the Brazos River that will definitely fit into my forte of rivers. I think We will be catfishing after we set up camp. Of course, you can always … In Wichita Falls, the South Weeks Pond off Southwest Parkway is part of the Neighborhood Fishin’ program. The best paddling can be found immediately below Possum Kingdom Lake and Lake Granbury. This fish will not survive in Texas waters after the winter, so anglers are encouraged to keep their daily bag limit of five trout. Josh Walker … This beautiful lake is famous for the huge cliffs that line the walls of the south end of the lake. Possum Kingdom has clear blue waters that are perfect for fishing or recreational boating. Plano, Texas. Excerpts may be used as long as credit and a link back to the original material at http://castyourcaresaway.blogspot.com/ is used. A group of us are taking a canoe trip down the Brazos in middle April.Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on catching a few bass or catfish while we float the river. Pro Angler. If you want to use dries, the Royal Wulff, and Parachute Adams work well. full is now based on this elevation. The location offers excellent fly-fishing opportunities. Rainbow Trout – The Hwy 16 bridge area of the Brazos River behind the Possum Kingdom dam holds Largemouth Bass, Sand Bass, and various panfish year-round. Sandbar Camping is also permitted since the entire streambed of the river is considered to be state-owned public property. By cbl600r - Tue Aug 30, 2011 6:41 pm - Tue Aug 30, 2011 6:41 pm … 377 Bridge. Paddlers can freely explore the river, but … Largemouth bass; White Crappie; Striped & white bass; Channel & blue catfish Just two hours from the DFW area sits a great fishery for fly anglers that is often overlooked. This is a wonderful place to kayak. The Brazos River is one of the most important rivers in Texas. The area directly under the bridge is a great spot also, and is the only place you'll get any bites once it gets hot.To get under the bridge though, you do have to wade some shallow water. This was a few weekends ago and Im sure they are still releasing water but from one week to the next I noticed a drop in the amount of fish caught. … Unauthorized use or copying of the material on this site without express and written permission from Shawn Boswell/Cast Your Cares Away is prohibited. The Brazos River bellow Possum Kingdom Hey Y'all. View fullsize. Top water action was good on foam crickets and grasshoppers. Whitney Dam is used for flood control, hydroelectric power generation, and to irrigate vast acres of cotton. A fishing license to fish any of the lakes and streams along the river is $30 for residents in 2010 and $58 for non-residents. Continue reading to learn more valuable information. However, there are a few spots on the Brazos River that will definitely fit into my forte of rivers. I decided that catching some big bass sounded like a good trip so I went out to the Brazos River below Possum Kingdom Lake - a hotspot for big bass. A fishing trip ended in tragedy when the bodies of two Fort Worth teens were recovered over the weekened in the Brazos River near the Possum Kingdom Lake Dam. Also, each year from December thru early March, Texas Parks and Wildlife stocks the river with Rainbow Trout from the fish hatchery located just down the road from the dam. Be on the lookout for snakes when fishing in the Spring and Summer! Leased areas are shown below, along with other access points on this river. The release from Morris Sheppard Dam was increased to 200 cubic feet per second at 6 p.m. Sunday. At this point, large sandbars and islands dot the banks and river providing great locations for setting camp and building a fire. The Hwy 16 bridge area of the Brazos River behind the Possum Kingdom dam holds Largemouth Bass,Sand Bass, and various panfish year round. Saved by Terry P. 72. I went out to the Brazos River 2 weekends in a row just below the PK dam. M. Mike_A OP. Brazos River Fishing Access Downstream from Lake Whitney. By c-dawg - Wed Aug 31, 2011 2:46 am - Wed Aug 31, 2011 2:46 am #1677494. Extending out of the southeast corner of the lake is a great place to kayak along the Brazos River. The Brazos River is often recognized as a muddy and flooded river that runs through Texas. If you get there early enough you won't have any trouble finding a place to park. So when we went to the grandparents house at PK Lake for the weekend, we brought the kayaks in anticipation of taking the kayaks for a river excursion on the way back home to Dallas. I'll post up a complete report when I get back in. I went out to the Brazos River 2 weekends in a row just below the PK dam. In fact, the winds may be the biggest hazard on the Brazos River, so plan accordingly because it can … Brazos River (Below Possum Kingdom Lake) Scenery (8.5/10). Just watch the Texas Parks and Wildlife. Catfish Caught on Brazos River below Possum Kingdom Dam. Jul 8, 2016 - 226 lbs. … Texas Parks and Wildlife stocked Rainbows in the area 3 … Outdoorsman. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be stocking thousands of rainbow trout in ponds and lakes around the state beginning November 25. B. Brimbum. Although named a ‘mountain range,’ the Palo Pinto Mountains are more like a section of very large cliffs and hills. It isn’t Devils River clear, but it is good clarity for fishing. There is stocking of rainbow trout below several dams and spillways, which often have very cool water and provide excellent conditions for trout fishing. Due to COVID-19, anglers are encouraged to maintain a safe physical distance from others in accordance with public health guidelines and to follow local ordinances related to the public health situation. First Fall Trip On The Brazos River Below Possum Kingdom Dam, Texas. We proudly supply the commercial and residential water needs of Possum Kingdom Lake. The Rainbows are only 9-12 inches long, but are still great fun to catch. The Hwy 16 bridge area of the Brazos River behind the Possum Kingdom dam holds Largemouth … Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Texas Parks and Wildlife stocked Rainbows in the area 3 times since Nov last year. It made for a good Labor Day morning. Submerged vegetation is found throughout the lake in late summer and fall. The walk down to the river from there is just a few hundred feet, and is a nice easy paved slope. Brazos on the Fly is a North Texas fly fishing guide service. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are in the middle of their annual release of rainbow trout into the Brazos River downstream from Possum Kingdom Lake’s Morris Sheppard Dam. Posts: 885. These parks offer a variety of amenities, including boat ramps, public restrooms with showers, fire rings, cooking grills, and play areas for children ages 2 to 12. A detailed fishing report for the Possum Kingdom Lake will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. This year, rainbow trout will be stocked into the Canyon Tailrace on the Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake and the Possum Kingdom Tailrace on the Brazos River below Possum Kingdom Lake. User mini profile. We heard reports that the river was completely flooded and when we got to the river, we could see the remnant … It was absolutely perfect, except for the wind but..... managed to catch one striped, one … Available data for this site Click to hide station-specific text Funding for this site is provided by the cooperators / programs below: ... Funding for this site is provided by the cooperators / programs below: Brazos River Authority. The reservoir holds approximately 540,000 acre-feet of water with 230,750 acre-feet available as water supply for the Brazos basin. The Brazos is also characterized by high southwest headwinds that can literally blow you back upriver if you stop paddling. There are dams below Possum Kingdom Lake, Lake Granbury and Lake Whitney, none of which is navigable, making continual downriver trips difficult due to the long shuttles required. The Brazos watershed extends over … Joined: Jul 2004. I got there about 7:30 in the morning, and even on a holiday parked without any problem. The Brazos River south of Possum Kingdom Lake has beautiful bluffs and a more narrow channel. Anglers planning to fish the Brazos River would do well to focus their efforts on the section from... State Park Campgrounds. Try this link Take the exit for Hwy 180 West that goes through Weatherford and Mineral Wells. Below Possum Kingdom Lake you will find the Brazos River flowing through the Palo Pinto Mountains. The primary location that I try to fish is below Possum Kingdom Lake in Palo Pinto County in the Palo Pinto Mountain Range. Possum Kingdom Lake and Morris Sheppard Dam are located about eighteen miles southeast of Graham mainly in Palo Pinto County, on the Brazos River. Brazos River Authority access immediately below Possum Kingdom Dam (possible, but not recommended, access); SH 16 boat ramp (N 32° 51' 29.66" / W 098° 24' 40.98") downstream of the bridge on river left at 0.0 miles; ; Private Camp (N 32° 51' 48.55" / W 098° 18' 12.17") just upstream from FM 4 Bridge on river left at about 19.2 miles; Private Camp (N 32° 51' 49.33" / W 098° 18' 01.76") just … Brent has been on PK Lake his entire life. Check the 2020-2021 trout stocking schedule to confirm stocking dates and check current fishing regulations. The two victims, both 19, were identified as Trisharan Khatri and Hikaru Guatram. My Wife came down and took some Photos of me. The first time I went out with Josh. While for... Water Quality (8.5/10). My son, a friend of ours and I fished the Brazos River below the Possum Kingdom Lake dam today. Catfish Caught on Brazos River below Possum Kingdom Dam. Kayakers and Canoers use this ramp, so be mindful to stay out of their way. Jul 8, 2016 - 226 lbs. Possum Kingdom Dam, a reservoir of Brazos River, is located in Palo Pinto County, Texas. Location The Brazos River runs for 840 miles and is formed by two branches, Double Mountain Fork, which begins near Lubbock in west Texas and the Salt Fork which begins in … A complimentary map of Possum Kingdom is available at the project supervisor's office (940) 779-2321 or from the BRA public information office at information@brazos.org. It was time for me to hit the river with my Orvis Trident 7wt Monday morning. I'm definitely looking forward to this winter's Rainbow stocking. There is a nice parking area just off the road. Nov 1, 2016 #1 Howdy all, Knuckles and I made our first fall season trip to the Brazos River below PK Dam this past weekend. The rainbow trout make for great tailrace fishing and will be stocked at Canyon Tailrace on the Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake and at the Possum Kingdom Tailrace on the Brazos River below Possum Kingdom Lake. Just tie some deceivers that look like … PROVISIONAL DATA SUBJECT TO REVISION. Fishing … USGS 08088610 Brazos Rv nr Graford, TX. The flow finally dropped to 330 cfs and it's fishable once again. Brazos River Fishing Access Downstream from Lake Whitney. This year, rainbow trout will be stocked into the Canyon Tailrace on the Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake and the Possum Kingdom Tailrace on the Brazos River below Possum Kingdom Lake. Possum Kingdom Lake is a majestic lake along the Brazos River just 80 miles west of Fort Worth, Texas. So much so that the dam was completely opened to let out the overflow water from the lake above. Re: Possum Kingdom Dam/Brazos River Fly Fishing #2865336 11/25/08 05:22 PM: Joined: Jul 2004. ... Brazos River Below Possum Kingdom #2300583. Of rivers fish, expect for parts of the River is beautiful and we Caught a lot fish... To rivers and streams paved slope best paddling can be found immediately Possum... 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