Largemouth Bass Stocked · 11 plants · last 2019 Best: dawn, dusk Amon G. Carter fishing
Amon G. Carter fishing is stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Threadfin Shad, and Lone Star Bass on a reservoir. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1966. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Lone Star Bass
- Plants on record
- 24
- Since 1966
- Species recorded
- 4
- Elevation
- 920 ft
Fish at Amon G. Carter
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 11 plants · last 2019 Best: dawn, dusk Threadfin Shad Stocked · 6 plants · last 2003
Last stocked 2003 · 6 plants
Channel Catfish Stocked · 5 plants · last 1972 Best: dusk, night Lone Star Bass Stocked · 2 plants · last 2025
Last stocked 2025 · 2 plants
How Amon G. Carter is stocked
No plants recorded in 41 years between 1966 and 2025.
Fish stocked in 1966
8,000
Fish stocked in 1969
40,000
Fish stocked in 1970
25,000
Fish stocked in 1971
98,000
Fish stocked in 1972
5,000
Fish stocked in 1978
800
Fish stocked in 1980
1,800
Fish stocked in 1982
77,533
Fish stocked in 1983
36,980
Fish stocked in 1984
103,432
Fish stocked in 1985
60,160
Fish stocked in 2000
106,500
Fish stocked in 2001
106,816
Fish stocked in 2003
925
Fish stocked in 2013
6,497
Fish stocked in 2018
162,703
Fish stocked in 2019
36,930
Fish stocked in 2022
38,467
Fish stocked in 2025
36,392
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lone Star Bass | 36,392 | – | report |
| 2022 | Lone Star Bass | 38,467 | – | report |
| 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 36,930 | – | report |
| 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 162,703 | – | report |
| 2013 | Largemouth Bass | 6,497 | – | report |
| 2003 | Threadfin Shad | 500 | – | report |
| 2003 | Threadfin Shad | 425 | – | report |
| 2001 | Largemouth Bass | 106,816 | – | report |
| 2000 | Largemouth Bass | 106,500 | – | report |
| 1985 | Largemouth Bass | 56,000 | – | report |
| 1985 | Largemouth Bass | 60 | – | report |
| 1985 | Threadfin Shad | 4,100 | – | report |
| 1984 | Largemouth Bass | 101,932 | – | report |
| 1984 | Threadfin Shad | 1,500 | – | report |
| 1983 | Largemouth Bass | 36,980 | – | report |
| 1982 | Largemouth Bass | 77,533 | – | report |
| 1980 | Threadfin Shad | 1,800 | – | report |
| 1978 | Threadfin Shad | 800 | – | report |
| 1972 | Channel Catfish | 5,000 | – | report |
| 1971 | Largemouth Bass | 75,000 | – | report |
| 1971 | Channel Catfish | 23,000 | – | report |
| 1970 | Channel Catfish | 25,000 | – | report |
| 1969 | Channel Catfish | 40,000 | – | report |
| 1966 | Channel Catfish | 8,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Bowie, TX
- Facilities
- dock
Selma Park has a ramp that accommodates all boat types plus shoreline access with two fishing piers; Big Sandy Creek has a second ramp. Both are free and operated by the City of Bowie.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Amon G. Carter?
Fishing Amon G. Carter usually means Largemouth Bass: Largemouth Bass accounts for 11 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Threadfin Shad and 2 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2019. Threadfin Shad was last stocked 2003. Channel Catfish was last stocked 1972. Lone Star Bass was last stocked 2025.
When is Amon G. Carter stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1966. No plants recorded in 41 years between 1966 and 2025.
How do you get on Amon G. Carter?
The nearest town is Bowie, TX. Facilities include dock. Selma Park has a ramp that accommodates all boat types plus shoreline access with two fishing piers; Big Sandy Creek has a second ramp. Both are free and operated by the City of Bowie.
Which lakes near Amon G. Carter were stocked more recently?
Bridgeport (22.2 mi) and Nocona (29.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Bridgeport is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Threadfin Shad, and Lone Star Bass and Nocona is also stocked with Threadfin Shad, Largemouth Bass, and Lone Star Bass.