Wright Patman Lake has 17 boat ramps available for boaters to use while enjoying the lake. Available are 8 day use ramp facilities, 3 ramps available for campers and 6 lease areas with ramps. At Wright Patman visitors can enjoy boating activities such as general boating, fishing, skiing and boarding, and personal watercraft use. Remember, life jackets save lives. Always have a life jacket available and ready for all riders while enjoying the lake. ATTENTION TO ALL BOATERS VISITING WRIGHT PATMAN LAKE PLEASE CHECK YOUR BOAT MOTORS, TRAILERS, AND BOATS BEFORE LAUNCHING AT WRIGHT PATMAN RAMPS FOR AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES SUCH AS HYDRILLA AND SALVINIA, AND HELP THE STAFF AT WRIGHT PATMAN LAKE KEEP WRIGHT PATMAN BEAUTIFUL.

ATTENTION ALL BOATERS THE TIME OF YEAR HAS COME AGAIN TO TAKEPRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT OCCURRANCES OF HYPORTHERMIA. IF YOU ARE SUCCOMBED TO EXTREME COLD ENVIRONMENTS OR COLD WATER TEMPERATURES, HERE ARE A FEW TIPS TO SLOW DOWN HYPOTHERMIA.

1. IF YOU FALL INTO WATER, DO NOT DISCARD CLOTHING; IT WILL HELP KEEP BODY HEAT IN.

2. AVOID MOVING AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, DRAW YOUR KNEES UP TOWARDS YOUR CHEST AND GRASP THEM WITH YOUR ARMS.

3. IF MORE THAN ONE PERSON IS INVOLVED HUDDLE TOGETHER IN THE WATER TO CONSERVE HEAT.

4. TREATMENT, GET THE VICTIM OUT OF THE COLD ENVIRONMENT, TAKE OFF ALL WET CLOTHING, TRY GETTING THE PERSON WARM CLOTHING OR INSIDE A WARM ENVIRONMENT. TRY TO GET KEEP THEM AWAKE, DO NOT GIVE THEM ALCOHOL, DO NOT MASSAGE THEM VIGOROUSLY, GIVING THE PERSON WARM DRINK OR FOOD IS NOT A GOOD IDEA. TAKE THE VICTIM TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

ATTENTION ALL ANGLERS VISITING WRIGHT PATMAN LAKE AND DAM ASIAN BIGHEAD CRAP HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED TO BE IN THE WATERS OF THE SULPHUR RIVER BELOW WRIGHT PATMAN DAM. IT IS CRUCIAL THE SURVIVIAL OF ALL NATIVE FISHES THAT THESE INVASIVE SPECIES ARE NOT TAKING LIVE FROM THE LAKE OR SULPHUR RIVER, AND THAT BAIT FISH CAUGHT ON THE SULPHUR RIVER ARE NOT TAKEN LAKESIDE LIVE. PLEASE SEE THE LINKES BELOW TO HELP FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THESE FISHES.

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20120103d

http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?SpeciesID=551

http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?speciesID=549