Richland Chambers Lake Fishing

Corsicana is home to one of the best fishing hot spots in Texas! Richland Chambers Reservoir is a massive lake, making it home to several fish species native to the Lone Star State. If you need some advice on how to plan a fishing trip in Texas, you're in the right place!

How big is Richland Chambers lake?

Area: Richland Chambers is 44,752 acres, with an impressive 330 miles of shoreline.
Depth: The lake is around 75 feet deep, which is pretty huge. However, it's not as big as some might expect given its size.

The water level generally remains consistent, but if you want a resource, check out this chart!

MORE INFO

Texas Fishing License

In preparation for your vacation, you can buy a Texas state fishing license online right now! Residents of Texas and Non-Residents must have an up-to-date fishing license before they fish in any public waters.

Cost
Resident Freshwater package: $30
Resident Senior Freshwater: $12
Non-Resident Freshwater package: $58
One Day Resident: $11
One Day Non-Resident: $16

Age Requirements
Anyone 18 or older must have a current fishing license. Children 17 and under do not need a fishing license. Senior citizens (age 65+) qualify for discounts.

Click the button below to be an officially licensed Texas fisherman!

MORE INFO

Richland Chambers Lake Fishing Report

Have you ever wondered what kind of fish live in rural Texas? Well, you're in luck! Here are some of the most common fish you'll pull up from the Richland Chamber waters!

Largemouth Bass
Channel Catfish
Black and White Crappie
Bluegill
Longear Sunfish
White Bass
Yellow Bass
Alligator Gar
Bowfin and Longnose Gar
Flathead Catfish
...and many more!

Bait and Tackle Shops

Let's say you travel to The Chrestos for a relaxing vacation, and you randomly get the urge to get out on the lake during your trip! For these spur-of-the-moment decisions, you'll need a place to rent or buy the proper fishing gear. These local bait and tackle shops should have some of what you need!

Malakoff Bait and Tackle

Address: 1102 N Terry St, Malakoff
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 12:30PM - 5PM
Friday: 9AM - 5PM
Saturday: 8AM - 4PM
Closed Sunday

MORE INFO

Wooded Acres

Address: 5660 Farm to Market 416, Streetman
Hours
Tuesday - Sunday: 8AM - 5PM
Closed Mondays

Fishing Guides

If you're new to fishing in the area, sometimes it's nice to have a fishing guide take you on their charter. It saves you the hassle of renting a boat, and you are taken to some of the best fishing spots on the reservoir!

Hooked Up Guide Service

Address: 10000 Spur 294, Corsicana
Phone: 903-875-9899

While the other guides emphasize fishing, Hooked Up gives you the opportunity to fish or hunt as you please. You may be able to find monster-size blue catfish in the deep blue.

MORE INFO

Richland Chambers Fishing Guide

Address: 9928 US-287, Corsicana
Phone: 903-879-5774

Captain James Reed will be at your service! He'll take you to some of the best fishing spots Richland Chambers has to offer. If you're interested in fishing up sandbass, hybrids, or crappie, this is your guide.

MORE INFO

J Rods Guide Service

Address: 10411 US-287, Corsicana
Phone: 254-203-2561

J Rods promises that you'll come away from this experience with fish! If you're interested in rates, feel free to visit their website or give them a call!

MORE INFO

Are there alligators in Richland Chambers Reservoir?

Yes! While it may be surprising to some folks, Texas does have a small population of alligators, some of which live in the Richland Chambers Lake. They aren't very common, and it's unlikely that you'll interact with one, but they can be present.

You've been fishing for answers, and hopefully, we've delivered them to you on a silver platter! Fishing in Richland Chambers Lake is an excellent Corsicana attraction. We highly recommend it!