Possum Kingdom Dam, a reservoir of Brazos River, is located in Palo Pinto County, Texas. The location offers excellent fly-fishing opportunities. Continue reading to learn more valuable information.

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department stocks fish in the area, making Possum Kingdom Dam a prime location for fly fishing. The site at the dam's base offers anglers' access to trout, sunfish, white bass, carp, and stripers.

Scenic Location

Besides, the area is a prime location for fly-fishing; it is typically a beautiful and serene area to spend time yourself enjoying the sport. The area rustles more with other anglers on the weekends, but it is a lovely location to seek a quiet place during the weekdays.

• Planning Your Fly-Fishing Excursion
• Pack your fly-fishing gear
• Secure a location near the bridge at the dam
• Cast your favorite bugger across the river
• Allow the bugger to sink for approximately ten seconds
• Use short quick movements to strip it back
• If needed, add a smaller fly behind the bugger (placing distance is roughly one and a half foot apart)
• Concentrate on the riffles below the dam bridge

Fly Fishing at PK

Included with this article are two videos of interest related to fly fishing at PK. In one, you will gain insights on how to fly fish below the dam after a significant flooding release at PK. Texas Fly Caster will include insights into techniques and tactics found useful. Next, Fly Fish TX will offer his insights into striped bass fly fishing.

Visting Possum Kingdom Fish Hatchery

In the area, you can also take some time to visit Possum King Fish Hatchery. The hatchery is located at 401 Red Bluff Road in Graford, Texas – immediately below the dam.

Hatchery tours are offered each Tuesday at 2:00 pm and on Fridays at 10:00 am. Individuals are welcome routinely; groups of ten or more will need to arrange a time before the tour.

The PK hatchery is located on approximately one hundred acres of land. Fish produced at the Possum Kingdom Fish Hatchery including the following:

• Striped bass
• Koi carp
• Channel catfish
• Hybrid striped bass
• Walleye
• Smallmouth bass
• Rainbow trout
• Saugeye

Which Bugger Do You Use at PK?

While many fly-fishing enthusiasts prefer the olive wooly bugger for catching in the area, which bugger do you usually use? Please leave your notes for other fishing enthusiasts to review!