Kemp Lake near Kemp: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Kemp Lake in Kaufman County, Texas. This is pine and hardwood country. Surface area is around 35 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The closest town, Kemp, is 1.9 miles away. Then Gun Barrel City, 7.1 miles, and Mabank, 7.3 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Kemp Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Records collected within a few miles name threadfin shad, white crappie, bigscale logperch and bluegill. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Kemp Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 44°F in January to roughly 83°F in July. The surface stays open the year round. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. At Kemp Lake the season follows that pattern closely. Wind direction matters more than wind strength.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Whitaker Pond sits 4.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Kemp Lake if anything is unclear.