Why is Lake Meredith called the crown jewel of Texas walleye fishing?

Water temperatures remain cold enough throughout winter to allow successful spawning and a self-sustaining population.

Lake Meredith holds the designation as the 'crown jewel' of Texas walleye fishing because, unlike many other southern regions where high summer temperatures prohibit long-term survival, Meredith maintains water temperatures throughout the winter months that are sufficiently cold to support the walleye species in successfully completing their spawning cycle. This environmental stability allows the population to remain relatively self-sustaining within that specific reservoir, making it a unique and valuable fishery supported actively by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, especially since the state's focus is predominantly elsewhere.