Largemouth Bass Stocked · 10 plants · last July 13, 2020 Best: dawn, dusk Drag Creek Reservoir fishing
Drag Creek Reservoir fishing is stocked with Largemouth Bass and Bluegill on a reservoir. Also recorded: White Sucker. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2011, most often in July and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- September 24, 2025
- · Bluegill
- Plants on record
- 12
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.7 in
- Elevation
- 2,661.5 ft
Fish at Drag Creek Reservoir
Around the dates Drag Creek Reservoir is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 75.4°F in July, 73.2°F in August, 63.4°F in September. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 10 plants · last July 13, 2020 Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Stocked · 2 plants · last September 24, 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Last stocked September 24, 2025 · avg 1.4 in · 2 plants
Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide White Sucker Confirmed present
How Drag Creek Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 2021, 2022, and 2024.
Fish stocked in 2011
2,000
Fish stocked in 2012
2,000
Fish stocked in 2013
2,000
Fish stocked in 2014
1,500
Fish stocked in 2015
1,000
Fish stocked in 2016
1,000
Fish stocked in 2017
1,000
Fish stocked in 2018
1,000
Fish stocked in 2019
1,000
Fish stocked in 2020
2,000
Fish stocked in 2023
1,000
Fish stocked in 2025
5,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2025 | Bluegill | 5,000 | 1.77 in | report |
| August 4, 2023 | Bluegill | 1,000 | 0.97 in | report |
| July 13, 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 0.8 in | report |
| July 24, 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 1,000 | 1.55 in | report |
| July 23, 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 1,000 | 2.27 in | report |
| August 3, 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 1,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| August 1, 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 1,000 | 1.52 in | report |
| July 31, 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 1,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| July 31, 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 1,500 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 16, 2013 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| July 16, 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 1.75 in | report |
| July 26, 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 1.6 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Winnett
A 228-acre reservoir on public BLM land. From Winnett, take Valentine Rd north 12.7 mi, right on Dovetail Rd 13.8 mi, right on 79 Trail 0.8 mi, left on Crooked Creek Rd 9.3 mi, then right on an unnamed trail for the last 2 miles.
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Common questions
What fish are at Drag Creek Reservoir?
Fishing Drag Creek Reservoir usually means Largemouth Bass: Largemouth Bass accounts for 10 of 12 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 13, 2020, averaging 1.7 in. Bluegill was last stocked September 24, 2025, averaging 1.4 in. White Sucker is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Drag Creek Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked September 24, 2025. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2011, most often in July and August. No plants recorded in 2021, 2022, and 2024.
How big are the fish stocked at Drag Creek Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 1.7 in. Largemouth Bass average 1.7 in. Bluegill average 1.4 in.
How do you get on Drag Creek Reservoir?
The nearest town is Winnett. A 228-acre reservoir on public BLM land. From Winnett, take Valentine Rd north 12.7 mi, right on Dovetail Rd 13.8 mi, right on 79 Trail 0.8 mi, left on Crooked Creek Rd 9.3 mi, then right on an unnamed trail for the last 2 miles.
Which lakes near Drag Creek Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Current Reservoir (26.6 mi) was stocked more recently.