Alan Henry fishing

Fishing at Alan Henry is on a reservoir, stocked with Gizzard Shad, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and 3 more. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1993, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

31

Since 1993

Species recorded

9

Elevation

2,214.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Alan Henry?
Fishing Alan Henry is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 15 of 31 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and 7 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2022. Threadfin Shad was last stocked July 1, 2022. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1994. 5 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Alan Henry stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1993, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 17 years between 1993 and 2026.
How do you get on Alan Henry?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Justiceburg, TX. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. Sam Wahl Recreation Area, off FM 3519 east of Justiceburg, is the only public access point: a four-lane ramp for 100 vehicles, a fishing pier, and an ADA-compliant floating dock. Bank access is limited to one steep spot near the ramp. Operated by the City of Lubbock under a fee permit.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Justiceburg, TX
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

Sam Wahl Recreation Area, off FM 3519 east of Justiceburg, is the only public access point: a four-lane ramp for 100 vehicles, a fishing pier, and an ADA-compliant floating dock. Bank access is limited to one steep spot near the ramp. Operated by the City of Lubbock under a fee permit.

Sources: tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Alan Henry is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 17 years between 1993 and 2026.

Fish at Alan Henry

Fishing Alan Henry is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 15 of 31 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and 7 more.

Largemouth Bass 15 plants
Plants
15 of 31
Last stocked
July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Bluegill 4 plants
Plants
4 of 31
Last stocked
July 1, 2022

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Threadfin Shad 3 plants
Plants
3 of 31
Last stocked
July 1, 2022
Blue Catfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 31
Last stocked
July 1, 1994

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Channel Catfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 31
Last stocked
July 1, 1994

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Smallmouth Bass 2 plants
Plants
2 of 31
Last stocked
July 1, 1994

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Alabama Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 31
Last stocked
July 1, 1996
Crappie 1 plant
Plants
1 of 31
Last stocked
July 1, 1993

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Gizzard Shad 1 plant
Plants
1 of 31
Last stocked
July 1, 1993

Seasons and rigs are on the Gizzard Shad guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 570,9311993
  • 395,0181994
  • 1501996
  • 3,0382004
  • 10,0002005
  • 7,1842006
  • 144,0822009
  • 143,8792011
  • 145,8192013
  • 103,0132015
  • 99,6252019
  • 168,6902020
  • 130,3152021
  • 200,2452022
  • 10,5562023
  • 13,8942025
  • 15,3672026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Largemouth Bass 15,367 – report
July 1, 2025 Largemouth Bass 13,894 – report
July 1, 2023 Largemouth Bass 10,556 – report
July 1, 2022 Bluegill 175,295 – report
July 1, 2022 Threadfin Shad 24,950 – report
July 1, 2021 Bluegill 130,315 – report
July 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 8,933 – report
July 1, 2020 Bluegill 132,255 – report
July 1, 2020 Threadfin Shad 27,502 – report
July 1, 2019 Bluegill 79,725 – report
July 1, 2019 Threadfin Shad 19,900 – report
July 1, 2015 Largemouth Bass 103,013 – report
July 1, 2013 Largemouth Bass 145,819 – report
July 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 143,879 – report
July 1, 2009 Largemouth Bass 144,082 – report
July 1, 2006 Largemouth Bass 7,184 – report
July 1, 2005 Largemouth Bass 10,000 – report
July 1, 2004 Largemouth Bass 3,038 – report
July 1, 1996 Alabama Bass 150 – report
July 1, 1994 Largemouth Bass 144,000 – report
July 1, 1994 Largemouth Bass 351 – report
July 1, 1994 Smallmouth Bass 75,650 – report
July 1, 1994 Channel Catfish 32,013 – report
July 1, 1994 Blue Catfish 143,004 – report
July 1, 1993 Largemouth Bass 144,124 – report
July 1, 1993 Largemouth Bass 149 – report
July 1, 1993 Crappie 67,042 – report
July 1, 1993 Smallmouth Bass 72,021 – report
July 1, 1993 Channel Catfish 143,951 – report
July 1, 1993 Blue Catfish 143,564 – report
July 1, 1993 Gizzard Shad 80 – report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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