Richland Chambers Lake
Current Water Level: 314.25 Ft
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About Richland Chambers Lake
If you're hoping to find lake homes for sale in Texas, consider Richland Chambers Lake. Richland Chambers Lake is the third-largest inland lake in the state, and it attracts both lake home residents and visitors with its sprawling shorelines and pristine waters.
Fishing is a year-round sport in Richland Chambers Lake, where anglers bait their hooks with jigs and minnows to catch crappie near bridge crossings in the lake's northern creek arms and timber growths. Catfish, white bass, hybrid stripe bass, sunfish, and largemouth bass also exist in plentiful numbers. If catfish fishing is your game, try baiting with chicken livers, worms, cut bait, or stink bait—the fish can't resist good stink bait!
Nearly fifty communities have been developed around Richland Chambers Lake, according to strict guidelines and standards. Homes for sale near the lake enjoy full access to all that the lake has to offer. Many lakefront homes are equipped with private boat ramps, but there are also numerous public ramps for easy access to the lake. Boating, jet skiing, swimming, and tubing are only some of the recreational activities people enjoy on the water. Sailing aficionados quickly adopted the lake as a welcome alternative to the Gulf Coast, as Richland Chambers Lake is the largest inland sailing basin in Texas.
There is much to admire out of the water, as well; many are surprised to catch sight of Bald Eagles in flight, from late fall into winter. Bird watchers are also pleased to see healthy flocks of geese, ducks, pelicans, and teal in the area. And while the quiet observation of such animals attracts many to the lake-view cabins near Richland Chambers Lake, even more individuals prefer to admire birdies of another sort. Many of the area's well-appointed gated communities feature private golf courses and clubs for residents only. Similarly, neighboring towns like Corsicana have public courses. If you're interested in living on any of Richland Chambers Lake's golf courses, visit GolfHomes.com for property listings and details.
Richland Chambers Lake is located near the cities of Corsicana, Eureka, Dawson, Rice, Richland, Kerens, Frost, Oak Valley, and Streetman. Each of these towns offers fine dining, shopping, and entertainment possibilities. Before venturing into the great outdoors, let Gander Mountain outfit you with everything you need for a proper adventure. The Palace Theater promises to take you to another time entirely with authentic Vaudeville performances and an intimate vibe. Richland Chambers Lake unites and inspires communities with its picturesque tranquility and perpetual opportunity for exploration.
A 44,752-acre reservoir impounding waters of Chambers and Richland Creeks for Tarrant County (Fort Worth) water supply and outdoor recreation. Current visitors will find public boat ramps, a marina, and a lakeside campground. They will also find some of the finest lake property in the state of Texas. (Texas Dept. of Transportation Guide Book) This Y-shaped lake was built for municipal water supply but also provides excellent recreational boating, water skiing, fishing and hunting. A 44,752-acre reservoir impounding waters of Chambers and Richland Creeks for Tarrant County (Fort Worth) water supply and outdoor recreation. Located about an hour south of Dallas off of Interstate 45, it was built in the late 1980s. Richland Chambers is Texas 3rd Largest Inland Lake
Richland Chambers Reservoir, impounded in 1989, boasts 330 miles of shoreline. Located about an hour south of Dallas, Richland Chambers offers fantastic fishing and boating, as well as a beautiful scenery of lakefront homes, lake property, trees and wildlife. Also accessible from Athens, Corsicana, Eureka, Powell, Kerens, Cayuga and Fairfield. Richland Chambers Lake is reported to be Texas' third largest Inland Lake and the largest sailing basin in Texas. Unlike many Texas Lakes, Richland Chambers lake property owners are permitted to have piers and boathouses on the waterfront and serves as a water source for Tarrant County.
Richland Chambers Lake Quick Facts
Richland Chambers Lake Fishing Information
FISHING TIPS AND TACTICS:
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.
Bennie's (Fishing Bait) 903-872-6794, 220 FM 739, Corsicana, TX 75110-9451
Bill's BBQ & Bait 903-396-7888, FM Road 488, Kerens, TX 75144
City Bait & Tackle 903-872-0696, 300 W 10th Ave, Corsicana, TX
FISHING GUIDES:
Arthur Tucker Guide Service 817-790-5390
Bob Holmes Guide Service 972-617-5972 | 214-728-3310
Fishing Pro Staff:
Ginsel Guide Service 903- 529-3107
Gone Fishin' Guide Service 903-389-4117
James Grigar Guide Service 903-874-5298
Kyle Ward's Guide Service 903-874-7234
Mike's Guide Service 972-291-6243
R/C Outfitters & Guide Service 903-874-5298 972-979-3873
Rusty Broussard Licensed Guide Service - Bow Fishing for Tilapia, Lake Fairfied 903-389-7323 903-388-0743
Schmidt's Big Bass Guide Service 972-923-6649 | 817-929-0675
Stan's Guide Service 903-872-1746
Tex-Mex Bassin' 956-584-9887
Y. D. Brackin 254-739-2994
Fishing "E" Net Magazine - up-to-date fishing reports & guide listings
Richland Chambers Lake Local Area Businesses
Richland Chambers Reservoir, impounded in 1989, boasts 330 miles of shoreline. Located about an hour south of Dallas, Richland Chambers offers fantastic fishing and boating, as well as a beautiful scenery of lakefront homes, lake property, trees and wildlife. Also accessible from Athens, Corsicana, Eureka, Powell, Kerens, Cayuga and Fairfield. Richland Chambers Lake is reported to be Texas' third largest Inland Lake and the largest sailing basin in Texas. Unlike many Texas Lakes, Richland Chambers lake property owners are permitted to have piers and boathouses on the waterfront and serves as a water source for Tarrant County.
Arnett Excavation & Golf
- Commercial & Residential
- Concrete Work & Asphalt
- Driveways & House Pads
- Landscape & Irrigation
- Fill Dirt/Topsoil & Gravel
- Water/Sewer & Drainage
- Demolition / Dump Trucks
- Site Clearing/Grubbing & Grading
- Golf Course Remodel & New Construction
County Electric
Fully Licensed Electrical Contracting firm who is ready to meet all your Electrical service needs Commercial, Industrial or Residential ,210 E. Collins, Corsicana, TX 903 874-5189
P M Stables Inc 903-345-7851, 2990 FM 1129, Corsicana, TX
Warehouse Theatre & Gallery 903-872-5421, 119 W 6th Ave, Corsicana, TX
C J's Recreation 903-872-7324, 842 W 7th Ave, Corsicana, TX
Richland Chambers Lake Camping Information
Pelican Isle 903-396-7777, RR 1 Box 311, Kerens, TX 75144-9732
Oak Cove Store & Campground 903-872-0888, 10411 S US Highway 287, Corsicana, TX 75110-0561
Corsicana Parks & Recreation 903-654-4874, 200 N 12th St, Corsicana, TX
Nearby State Parks:
Fairfield Lake - Activities include camping, backpacking, hiking, nature study, bird watching, boating on this 2400-acre lake, water skiing, jet skiing (races hosted the first weekend in May), fishing, and lake swimming in a large, buoyed, sandy area.
Fort Parker - Fort Parker offers camping, picnicking, swimming in an unsupervised swimming area, fishing, bird watching, hiking, biking, canoeing, nature study, baseball/softball, and paddle boating. The canoe trip from Confederate Reunion Grounds to Fort Parker is a 3-mile trip on the Navasota River. Canoes will be shuttled to the Confederate Reunion Grounds at 10:00 am on Saturdays and Sundays only. Canoes can be reserved for this trip by calling 254-562-5751. Canoe rental for the trip is a 4 hour minimum rental. All other times are first come first served.
Purtis Creek - Activities include camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, and hiking. The park rents paddle boats and canoes.
Richland Chambers Lake Boating Information
Clearview Marina and Campground 903-872-1442, 10414 S US Highway 287, Corsicana, TX 75110-0555
Oak Cove Motel, Marina and Campground 10411 S. Hwy 287, Corsicana, TX 75110
The Boathouse Boat Storage/Mini Warehouses (903)-875-1500, 9928 Hwy 287 South, Corsicana, TX 75110
Chambers Creek Marina 903-874-1130, 3001 FM 2859, Corsicana, TX 75110-0759
Richland Chambers Boat Stalls 903-872-5298, 117 SE County Road 3186, Corsicana, TX 75110-0539