Located within the 1528.7 acre Possum Kingdom State Park, the Possum Kingdom Lake offers water based recreation in the form of lake swimming, fishing , boating, and water skiing. The common fish found, are the largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass and white crappie. Other facilities include a fish-cleaning area and a concrete boat ramp with a courtesy dock. Located about 16 miles west of Mineral Wells, Possum Kingdom is approximately 19,800 acres and is fed by the Brazos River as well as numerous creeks.
Maximum Depth: 145 feet (avg. 37)
Date Impounded: 1941
Normal Water Clarity: Clear
Water Level Fluctuation: Moderately high
Conservation Pool Elevation: 1,000 ft. msl
Aquatic Vegetation: Emergent rushes can be
found in the mid to upper part of the reservoir
at 2-3-foot depths. Submerged vegetation is found
throughout the lake in late summer and fall.
Predominant Fish Species: Largemouth bass,
white crappie, striped bass, white bass, channel and blue catfish
