Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Plants on record
13
Since 1982
Species recorded
5
Elevation
535.3 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at Aquilla?
- Fishing Aquilla is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 4 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 3 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1985. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2026. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2025. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2026. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
- When is Aquilla stocked?
- Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1982, 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 38 years between 1982 and 2026.
- How do you get on Aquilla?
- Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Hillsboro, TX. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Two US Army Corps of Engineers boat ramps, Dairy Hill and Old School, both accommodate all boat types with restrooms, ample parking, and no launch fee. A free public fishing pier with no boat ramp sits at the tailrace below the dam.
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Hillsboro, TX
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- No
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Two US Army Corps of Engineers boat ramps, Dairy Hill and Old School, both accommodate all boat types with restrooms, ample parking, and no launch fee. A free public fishing pier with no boat ramp sits at the tailrace below the dam.
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How Aquilla 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 38 years between 1982 and 2026.
Fish at Aquilla
Fishing Aquilla is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 4 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 3 more.
Largemouth Bass 4 plants
- Plants
- 4 of 13
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1985
Blue Catfish 3 plants
- Plants
- 3 of 13
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2026
Bluegill 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 13
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2025
Channel Catfish 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 13
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2026
Lone Star Bass 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 13
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2025
Fish stocked per year
- 31,9001982
- 197,2611983
- 329,7531984
- 72,5591985
- 289,5942024
- 110,0102025
- 241,0282026
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | Channel Catfish | 121,223 | – | report |
| July 1, 2026 | Blue Catfish | 119,805 | – | report |
| July 1, 2025 | Lone Star Bass | 48,926 | – | report |
| July 1, 2025 | Bluegill | 61,084 | – | report |
| July 1, 2024 | Lone Star Bass | 49,822 | – | report |
| July 1, 2024 | Channel Catfish | 119,079 | – | report |
| July 1, 2024 | Blue Catfish | 120,693 | – | report |
| July 1, 1985 | Largemouth Bass | 72,559 | – | report |
| July 1, 1984 | Bluegill | 165,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1984 | Largemouth Bass | 164,753 | – | report |
| July 1, 1983 | Largemouth Bass | 164,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1983 | Blue Catfish | 33,261 | – | report |
| July 1, 1982 | Largemouth Bass | 31,900 | – | 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.