Lake Stamford Report

Current Fishing Report: Water lightly stained; 52 degrees; 3.99' low. Black bass are fair on live bait. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. White and striped bass are good on live bait and chrome/blue jerkbaits. Catfish are good on live bait.

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Lake Characteristics

Location: 10 miles east of Stamford on Paint Creek, a tributary of the Clear Fork of the Brazos River
Surface area: 5,124 acres
Maximum depth: 36 ft., mean depth 11 ft.
Impounded: 1953

Water Conditions
Conservation Pool Elevation: 1,414 ft. msl
Fluctuation: Severe, 4-10 feet annually
Normal Clarity: Turbid, visibility 1-2 ft.

Reservoir Controlling Authority

City of Stamford
201 E. McHarg St.
Stamford, Texas 79553
(325) 773-2723

Aquatic Vegetation

Stands of bulrush and some cattail, pondweed and lily pads

Predominant Fish Species

Largemouth Bass, White Bass, White Crappie, Sunfish, Channela and Blue Catfish