Catfish
Daily bag limit = 5 ( all species combined ) of which only 1 may be a black bass. No minimum length limits except black bass, which must be 14 inches or greater. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5.
Gear restriction: Fishing is by pole and line only. Anglers may use no more than two poles while fishing.
Official lake regulations ↗
Habitat on Meridian State Park
Shallow shoreline plants, fallen branches, dam structure and artificial brush piles provide cover.
Fishing approach
Lake guide guidance: Fish vegetation with spinnerbaits, worms or shallow crankbaits for bass; use minnows or jigs by brush for crappie and worms or crickets for sunfish.
Lake fishing guide ↗No active lake-specific advisory or possession ban was named in the reviewed DSHS directory. This does not guarantee that fish are safe to eat.
Official consumption guidance ↗Species within this group
Channel Catfish
Harvest: Daily bag limit = 5 ( all species combined ) of which only 1 may be a black bass. No minimum length limits except black bass, which must be 14 inches or greater. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5.
Eating guidance: No active lake-specific advisory or possession ban was named in the reviewed DSHS directory. This does not guarantee that fish are safe to eat.
Forked tail; younger fish commonly show dark body spots. The anal-fin edge is more rounded than in blue catfish.
Individual lake profiles
Choose the species for its own identification, harvest rules and eating guidance on this lake.
Source & occurrence note
TPWD lake guide and reviewed fisheries evidence establish the listed species or group. Historical survey records do not establish current abundance.