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Review of Richland Chambers Reservoir
Richland Chambers Reservoir, impounded in 1989, is 44,752 Acres in size and boasts 330 miles of shoreline. Located about an hour south of Dallas on I-45, Richland Chambers offers good fishing and boating. The lake is quickly being developed with gated residential communities by a number of different development companies. Richland Chambers is reported to be the state's third-largest inland Lake, is fed by Richland and Chambers creeks, and it serves as a water source for Tarrant County. The shoreline is well treed, flat, and not real exciting. The maximum depth is 75 feet and the water is fairly clear.
Richland Chambers is considered more of a quiet lake, as compared to Travis, Lewisville, LBJ, and Texoma. It's not a "party" lake, but it's perfect for families, anglers, and boaters who want a relaxing lake experience. There are several free public boat ramps at various locations throughout the lake, and a couple of fee-based marinas.
The water is clean and pleasant to swim in. Richland Chambers is a great lake for all kinds of personal watercraft, including jet skis and sail boats. There is a large east-west expanse on the Richland arm of the lake that is reported to be the largest inland sailing basin in the state.
The fishing is amazing! Lots of fishing tournaments throughout the year. Fish include crappie, sand bass, catfish, hybrid striper, etc. There are a number of fishing guides easily found with a quick Internet search.
Richland Chambers is the 3rd largest lake in Texas. It's considered more of a quiet lake, as compared to Travis, Lewisville, LBJ, and Texoma. It's not a "party" lake, but it's perfect for families, anglers, and boaters who want a relaxing lake experience. There are several free public boat ramps at various locations throughout the lake, and a couple of fee-based marinas.
The water is clean and pleasant to swim in. Richland Chambers is a great lake for all kinds of personal watercraft, including jet skis and sail boats. There is a large east-west expanse on the Richland arm of the lake that is reported to be the largest inland sailing basin in the state.
The fishing is amazing! Lots of fishing tournaments throughout the year. Fish include crappie, sand bass, catfish, hybrid striper, etc. There are a number of fishing guides easily found with a quick Internet search.
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We start the day by looking for some calm water for skiing which is usually down by the dam or in a small cove just south west of the Highway 287 bridge. Watch out for stumps if you plan on boating this lake during the drought of 2006. After skiing, we typically swim, eat, and play games. We didn't find the cruising very exciting because there isn't a lot to see, and what there is soon starts to look the same -- try fishing instead of cruising.
We enjoy boating over to Timz Tropical Paradise for drinks, food, and live music - its just south west of the Highway 287 bridge. During the summer, this is a fun and lively place to hang out.
Timz Tropical Paradise is the only spot that we know of that has food, music, and a nice deck. You should rent a boat and go fishing, cruising, or skiing - check here to find a rental location. There are plenty of fishing guides to help you catch some big fish - here is list of some of them. There are some beautiful homes on the southwest side of the lake.
Find a place to fish or swim, visit one of the day use areas (call ahead to make sure that they are open), or have a meal and drink at Oak Cove or Timz Tropical Paradise. You can find a place to rent a boat by clicking here.
Visit Corsicana or find a golf course in the Golfing Texas section of Texas Outside.
The Harbor Restauant apparently has some pretty good food. Fisherman's Point has a good restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and diner at very reasonable prices. If you know of some fun places, let us know.
Check out the dam or the small cove that is just south west of the highway 287 bridge.
Looking for a Richland Chambers fishing guide, click here.
The following is thanks to Texas Parks and Wildlife. Richland Chambers is an excellent choice for anglers seeking catfishes, crappie, white bass or hybrid stripers. Angling for largemouth bass can be very good where anglers can find vegetation and clear water; however, these areas are somewhat limited in size compared to the lake surface. Many anglers set jug lines for catfishes and go after schooling white bass and hybrids while waiting for jug line action. Richland Chambers produces abundant crappie (both black and white) and may be area's the most consistent fishery for these fishes.
Native pondweeds are abundant in Big Cedar Creek and along the south bank of the Chambers Creek arm. Hydrilla is scattered along the south bank of the Richland Creek arm from Midway Marina west to the railroad trestle and from 7L ramp south to Pin Oak Creek. The old Trinity River levee forms a crescent-shaped underwater structure between the confluence of the Richland and Chambers creek arms and the dam.
Some tips and Tactics follow. Largemouth bass anglers should look for fish congregated around underwater structure where they can be caught with jigging spoons and deep-diving crankbaits. Crappie anglers will have success with jigs or minnows near bridge crossings and in the abundant timber in the upper Richland and Chambers creek arms. Catfishes are everywhere; cut bait, stink bait, chicken livers, and worms are all productive. White bass and hybrid stripers are active from the 287 bridge to the dam. Use a graph recorder to find schools of shad or follow the birds to find schooling activity. Heavy jigs or slabs work well when fish are deep.
Fisherman's Point Marina & Resort has cabins, a lodge, and campsites (some right on the water) plus a restaurant, gas dock, and small ships store - learn more by reading this review.
Oak Cove Marina has hotel rooms and campsites. You can read a review of Oak Cove Marina & RV Park in the Texas Outside Camping Section - click here.
Rental homes are available on Airbnb and VRBO.
Oak Cove Marina and Fisherman's Point both have ramps and Fisherman's has gas and a small ships store. Here is a list of facilities.
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