Last stocked
July 1, 2009
Plants on record
6
Since 2001
Species recorded
2
Elevation
-2.3 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at Adams Bayou?
- Fishing Adams Bayou is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 5 of 6 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2009. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2009.
- When is Adams Bayou stocked?
- Last stocked July 1, 2009. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 2001, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2009 it was July 1, 2009, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008.
- How do you get on Adams Bayou?
- There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Orange, TX. The FM 1006 Bridge ramp (2199 Dupont Drive, Orange) is a public boat launch on Adams Bayou, listed by Texas Parks and Wildlife. The nearby Orange Boating Club launch is private/members-only.
- Which lakes near Adams Bayou were stocked more recently?
- Sabine Lake (13.1 mi), Harper Community Park Lake (30.9 mi), Buck Lake (33.3 mi), Black Creek Lake (36.2 mi), and Javalina Draw (53.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Buck Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Bluegill and Black Creek Lake is also stocked with Bluegill and Largemouth Bass.
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Orange, TX
- Boat ramp
- Yes
The FM 1006 Bridge ramp (2199 Dupont Drive, Orange) is a public boat launch on Adams Bayou, listed by Texas Parks and Wildlife. The nearby Orange Boating Club launch is private/members-only.
Sources: boatrampfinder.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , boatrampfinder.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , 2coolfishing.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , boatrampfinder.com, accessed September 23, 2026
How Adams Bayou is stocked
The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2009 it was July 1, 2009, about when it usually is.
No plants recorded in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008.
Sabine Lake (13.1 mi), Harper Community Park Lake (30.9 mi), Buck Lake (33.3 mi), Black Creek Lake (36.2 mi), and Javalina Draw (53.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Buck Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Bluegill and Black Creek Lake is also stocked with Bluegill and Largemouth Bass.
Fish at Adams Bayou
Fishing Adams Bayou is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 5 of 6 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill.
Largemouth Bass 5 plants
- Plants
- 5 of 6
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2009
Bluegill 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 6
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2009
Fish stocked per year
- 38,6002001
- 50,5382002
- 50,0922006
- 74,7462009
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2009 | Largemouth Bass | 50,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 2009 | Bluegill | 24,746 | – | report |
| July 1, 2006 | Largemouth Bass | 50,049 | – | report |
| July 1, 2006 | Largemouth Bass | 43 | – | report |
| July 1, 2002 | Largemouth Bass | 50,538 | – | report |
| July 1, 2001 | Largemouth Bass | 38,600 | – | report |
Species stocked here
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.