Amistad

Amistad fishing

Fishing at Amistad is on a reservoir, stocked with Walleye, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Striped Bass, and 5 more. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1954, most often in July. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, and Smallmouth Bass.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

97

Since 1954

Species recorded

11

Elevation

1,093.4 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Amistad?
Fishing Amistad is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 36 of 97 plants on record, ahead of Striped Bass and 9 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2021. Striped Bass was last stocked July 1, 2021. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1973. Walleye was last stocked July 1, 1978. 7 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Amistad stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1954, 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 20 years between 1954 and 2026.
How do you get on Amistad?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Del Rio, TX. Facilities include camping and dock. Access is provided by the National Park Service. Any motor boat needs a boat pass ($4/day-$40/year). Diablo East has a long, steep, 4-lane ramp; Governors Landing has bank fishing but no ramp; Black Brush Point's ramp needs 1,081+ feet elevation. Zebra/quagga mussels have invaded the reservoir.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Del Rio, TX
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
camping, dock

Access is provided by the National Park Service. Any motor boat needs a boat pass ($4/day-$40/year). Diablo East has a long, steep, 4-lane ramp; Governors Landing has bank fishing but no ramp; Black Brush Point's ramp needs 1,081+ feet elevation. Zebra/quagga mussels have invaded the reservoir.

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

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How Amistad 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 20 years between 1954 and 2026.

Fish at Amistad

Fishing Amistad is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 36 of 97 plants on record, ahead of Striped Bass and 9 more.

Largemouth Bass 36 plants
Plants
36 of 97
Last stocked
July 1, 2021

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Striped Bass 34 plants
Plants
34 of 97
Last stocked
July 1, 2021

Seasons and rigs are on the Striped Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 6 plants
Plants
6 of 97
Last stocked
July 1, 1973

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Walleye 5 plants
Plants
5 of 97
Last stocked
July 1, 1978

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Lone Star Bass 4 plants
Plants
4 of 97
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Smallmouth Bass 4 plants
Plants
4 of 97
Last stocked
July 1, 1983

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Palmetto Bass 3 plants
Plants
3 of 97
Last stocked
July 1, 1982
Crappie 2 plants
Plants
2 of 97
Last stocked
July 1, 1989

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Blue Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 97
Last stocked
July 1, 1971

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Muskellunge 1 plant
Plants
1 of 97
Last stocked
July 1, 1976

Seasons and rigs are on the Muskellunge guide.

Northern Pike 1 plant
Plants
1 of 97
Last stocked
July 1, 1976

Seasons and rigs are on the Northern Pike guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 10,0001954
  • 1,076,4001967
  • 1,246,2201968
  • 887,7251969
  • 460,1051971
  • 10,2001972
  • 51,6001973
  • 82,6161974
  • 5,573,3001975
  • 6,827,6591976
  • 3,400,3271977
  • 5,965,6411978
  • 705,0001979
  • 226,7001980
  • 1,371,0001982
  • 200,5001983
  • 649,2891984
  • 180,7701986
  • 850,0001988
  • 144,4911989
  • 332,3711991
  • 846,4441992
  • 657,9371993
  • 1,316,6381994
  • 100,2591995
  • 130,7681996
  • 568,4061997
  • 67,8851998
  • 67,8001999
  • 436,7172000
  • 133,8002002
  • 694,0362004
  • 608,5742005
  • 124,6042006
  • 127,6852007
  • 644,8362008
  • 184,4942009
  • 407,6292010
  • 252,2832011
  • 269,0752012
  • 504,8902013
  • 653,5882014
  • 770,2912015
  • 502,4422016
  • 737,7502017
  • 802,4992018
  • 569,9352019
  • 292,5622020
  • 1,010,5772021
  • 249,8022022
  • 271,8542023
  • 149,9072025
  • 394,6862026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 394,686 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 149,907 – report
July 1, 2023 Lone Star Bass 271,854 – report
July 1, 2022 Lone Star Bass 249,802 – report
July 1, 2021 Largemouth Bass 297,295 – report
July 1, 2021 Striped Bass 713,282 – report
July 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 292,562 – report
July 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 569,935 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 601,882 – report
July 1, 2018 Striped Bass 200,617 – report
July 1, 2017 Largemouth Bass 504,830 – report
July 1, 2017 Striped Bass 232,920 – report
July 1, 2016 Largemouth Bass 502,442 – report
July 1, 2015 Largemouth Bass 444,685 – report
July 1, 2015 Striped Bass 325,606 – report
July 1, 2014 Largemouth Bass 500,217 – report
July 1, 2014 Striped Bass 153,371 – report
July 1, 2013 Largemouth Bass 504,890 – report
July 1, 2012 Largemouth Bass 269,075 – report
July 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 252,283 – report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 2,081 – report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 252,550 – report
July 1, 2010 Striped Bass 152,998 – report
July 1, 2009 Striped Bass 184,494 – report
July 1, 2008 Largemouth Bass 2,614 – report
July 1, 2008 Largemouth Bass 501,874 – report
July 1, 2008 Striped Bass 140,348 – report
July 1, 2007 Striped Bass 127,685 – report
July 1, 2006 Largemouth Bass 4,519 – report
July 1, 2006 Striped Bass 120,085 – report
July 1, 2005 Largemouth Bass 289,666 – report
July 1, 2005 Striped Bass 318,908 – report
July 1, 2004 Largemouth Bass 552,648 – report
July 1, 2004 Largemouth Bass 42,077 – report
July 1, 2004 Striped Bass 99,311 – report
July 1, 2002 Striped Bass 133,800 – report
July 1, 2000 Striped Bass 436,717 – report
July 1, 1999 Striped Bass 67,800 – report
July 1, 1998 Striped Bass 67,885 – report
July 1, 1997 Largemouth Bass 500,943 – report
July 1, 1997 Striped Bass 67,463 – report
July 1, 1996 Largemouth Bass 130,768 – report
July 1, 1995 Striped Bass 100,259 – report
July 1, 1994 Striped Bass 1,316,638 – report
July 1, 1993 Striped Bass 402,843 – report
July 1, 1993 Striped Bass 255,094 – report
July 1, 1992 Largemouth Bass 507,075 – report
July 1, 1992 Striped Bass 339,369 – report
July 1, 1991 Striped Bass 80,000 – report
July 1, 1991 Striped Bass 252,371 – report
July 1, 1989 Crappie 144,491 – report
July 1, 1988 Striped Bass 850,000 – report
July 1, 1986 Striped Bass 180,770 – report
July 1, 1984 Striped Bass 649,289 – report
July 1, 1983 Smallmouth Bass 200,500 – report
July 1, 1982 Palmetto Bass 1,270,000 – report
July 1, 1982 Striped Bass 101,000 – report
July 1, 1980 Largemouth Bass 214,700 – report
July 1, 1980 Striped Bass 12,000 – report
July 1, 1979 Largemouth Bass 450,000 – report
July 1, 1979 Striped Bass 255,000 – report
July 1, 1978 Walleye 5,000,000 – report
July 1, 1978 Largemouth Bass 308,000 – report
July 1, 1978 Largemouth Bass 288,000 – report
July 1, 1978 Smallmouth Bass 164,750 – report
July 1, 1978 Striped Bass 204,891 – report
July 1, 1977 Walleye 2,033,000 – report
July 1, 1977 Largemouth Bass 244,800 – report
July 1, 1977 Largemouth Bass 429,420 – report
July 1, 1977 Striped Bass 693,107 – report
July 1, 1976 Walleye 5,100,000 – report
July 1, 1976 Largemouth Bass 260,000 – report
July 1, 1976 Smallmouth Bass 200,000 – report
July 1, 1976 Palmetto Bass 173,662 – report
July 1, 1976 Striped Bass 62,992 – report
July 1, 1976 Muskellunge 700 – report
July 1, 1976 Northern Pike 1,030,305 – report
July 1, 1975 Walleye 5,250,000 – report
July 1, 1975 Largemouth Bass 52,000 – report
July 1, 1975 Smallmouth Bass 100,000 – report
July 1, 1975 Palmetto Bass 171,300 – report
July 1, 1974 Striped Bass 82,616 – report
July 1, 1973 Largemouth Bass 1,050 – report
July 1, 1973 Channel Catfish 50,550 – report
July 1, 1972 Largemouth Bass 100 – report
July 1, 1972 Channel Catfish 10,100 – report
July 1, 1971 Largemouth Bass 446,660 – report
July 1, 1971 Channel Catfish 8,000 – report
July 1, 1971 Blue Catfish 5,445 – report
July 1, 1969 Largemouth Bass 810,700 – report
July 1, 1969 Channel Catfish 77,025 – report
July 1, 1968 Crappie 100 – report
July 1, 1968 Largemouth Bass 928,425 – report
July 1, 1968 Channel Catfish 317,695 – report
July 1, 1967 Largemouth Bass 1,053,750 – report
July 1, 1967 Channel Catfish 22,650 – report
July 1, 1954 Walleye 10,000 – 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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