Kirby
Willow trees, flooded brush, dam rocks and shoreline bulrush provide cover.
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· On the south side of Abilene, just east of US 83
No lake-specific possession ban is named in the reviewed DSHS directory. Eating restrictions are separate.
Eating guidance is shown in the individual fish profiles below.
Lake requirements
Official lake regulations ↗
Quick Limits
KirbyMain fish groups · Lake-specific daily bags. Open a fish profile for the full rule and eating guidance.
| Fish | Daily bag | Length rule | Eating guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black bass → | 5 | 14 in minimumFor largemouth and smallmouth bass, minimum length limit = 14 inches. No minimum length limit for Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass. Daily bag limit for all black bass species is 5 in any combination. | No active lake advisory named |
| Catfish → | Species-specific | Species-specificFor blue and channel catfish, no minimum length limit; daily bag and possession limit = 25 blue and channel catfish in any combination. In the 25-fish bag, no more than 5 fish 20 inches or greater in length may be retained, and no more than 1 of those can be 30 inches or longer. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5. | No active lake advisory named |
| Crappie → | 25 | 10 in minimumFor white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination. | No active lake advisory named |
| Sunfish → | No limit | No minimumThere is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish. | No active lake advisory named |
Combined bags apply where shown. The general possession limit is twice the daily bag unless a specific exception sets another limit. A fish not named in an advisory is not guaranteed safe to eat.
Rule sources
TPWD lake regulations ↗DSHS eating guidance ↗Fish this lake
Individual lake profilesIdentification, limits, eating guidance and fishing approach for Kirby.
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides14 in minimum · 5 daily
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatusNo minimum · 25 daily
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatusNo minimum · 25 daily
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis10 in minimum · 25 daily
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirusNo minimum · No limit daily
Green Sunfish
Lepomis cyanellusNo minimum · No limit daily
Boating, water & access
Before you launchWater level information
No verified automated water-level feed is connected for this lake. No current reading is shown.
Conservation pool: 1786.0 ft. This is a reference elevation, not the current level.
Official water information ↗Access on Kirby
Kirby Lake Park two ramps and fishing pier
Directory checked 2026-10-10. Current launch status, closures and water depth at each ramp remain unconfirmed.
Navigation & shoreline
Willow trees, flooded brush, dam rocks and shoreline bulrush provide cover.
Standing timber and changing water levels can affect navigation. Plan launch and return conditions for your boat and access point.
No ramp or boating route is labeled safe or open without a current authority notice.
Lake habitat source ↗Species follows & community reports Optional
Community catch reports
Past 7 daysDistinct anglers reporting each species · Community reported, unverified. These are not fish totals or proof of current biting activity.
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