Kurth Reservoir
Clear water, standing timber, hydrilla and lily pads.
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No lake-specific possession ban found in the checked DSHS active list. Eating guidance and harvest rules are separate.
Eating guidance is shown in the individual fish profiles below.
Quick Limits
Kurth ReservoirMain fish groups · Lake-specific daily bags. Open a fish profile for the full rule and eating guidance.
| Fish | Daily bag | Length rule | Eating guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass → | 5 combined | 16 in maximumKeep only largemouth bass 16 inches or shorter; five black bass combined daily. Bass 24+ inches may be held briefly in an aerated container for immediate weighing. A bass weighing 13+ pounds may be offered to ShareLunker: stop fishing and call TPWD at (903) 681-0550. Otherwise release immediately. Do not move it away from the reservoir unless TPWD instructs you; release any fish TPWD declines. | No lake advisory listed |
| Crappie → | 25 combined | 10-inch minimum25 black and white crappie combined daily, including hybrids/subspecies; 10-inch minimum. | No lake advisory listed |
| Catfish → | Varies | Species-specificBlue and channel catfish: 25 combined daily, no minimum; no more than 10 may be 20 inches or longer. | No lake advisory listed |
| Sunfish → | No limit | No minimumNo statewide daily bag or minimum length for this species. | No lake advisory listed |
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 Kurth Reservoir.
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides16 in maximum · 5 combined daily
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus10-inch minimum · 25 combined daily
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatusNo minimum · 25 combined daily
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirusNo minimum · No limit daily
Redear Sunfish
Lepomis microlophusNo minimum · No limit daily
Boating, water & access
Before you launchWater level information
No verified automated water-level reading is available for this lake. TPWD lists the lake caretaker at (936) 639-4840 for water-level information.
Conservation pool: 197.5 ft. This is a reference elevation, not the current level.
Official water information ↗Access on Kurth Reservoir
City permit required; boats must be at least 12 ft. Kayaks, canoes and rafts are prohibited. Buy permits in person at the Recreation Center, Monday–Friday 8am–5pm; call (936) 633-0250 to confirm the purchase location. Night fishing is prohibited; the city lists a gate window from 30 minutes before daylight to 30 minutes after sundown, with sign-in/out required. City policy checked October 17, 2026.
Directory checked 2026-10-10. Current launch status, closures and water depth at each ramp remain unconfirmed.
Navigation & shoreline
Clear water, standing timber, hydrilla and lily pads.
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 ↗Featured access points
Boat Ramp
Boat access listed by TPWD
2026 city listing: annual $120; age 65+ or military/veteran annual $50. TPWD lists different senior pricing and office details; use the current city permit terms and confirm before travel. Three-day permit availability should be confirmed with the city.
Current status unconfirmedSpecies 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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