What fish are at Arlington Reservoir?

Fishing Arlington Reservoir is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 19 of 35 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 4 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2003. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2017. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1998. Walleye was last stocked July 1, 1976. 2 more species are on the stocking report.

Arlington Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Arlington Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Walleye, Palmetto Bass, and Lone Star Bass. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1967, most often in July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.

Last stocked

July 1, 2023

Plants on record

Since 1967

Species recorded

Elevation

548.9 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Arlington Reservoir?: Fishing Arlington Reservoir is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 19 of 35 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 4 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2003. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2017. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1998. Walleye was last stocked July 1, 1976. 2 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Arlington Reservoir stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2023. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1967, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2023 it was July 1, 2023, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 29 years between 1967 and 2023.
How do you get on Arlington Reservoir?: Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Arlington, TX. Three boat ramps serve the lake: Richard Simpson Park and Bowman Springs Park (both 8-lane, City of Arlington), and Eugene McCray Park (2-lane, City of Fort Worth). The City of Arlington requires a boat usage permit ($45 annual, $25 seniors, $5 daily).
Which lakes near Arlington Reservoir were stocked more recently?: Joe Pool Reservoir (13.5 mi), Benbrook Reservoir (15.7 mi), and Grapevine Reservoir (20.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Joe Pool Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, Benbrook Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Palmetto Bass, and Lone Star Bass, and Grapevine Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, and Palmetto Bass.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Arlington, TX
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: Yes

Three boat ramps serve the lake: Richard Simpson Park and Bowman Springs Park (both 8-lane, City of Arlington), and Eugene McCray Park (2-lane, City of Fort Worth). The City of Arlington requires a boat usage permit ($45 annual, $25 seniors, $5 daily).

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

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How Arlington Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2023 it was July 1, 2023, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 29 years between 1967 and 2023.

Joe Pool Reservoir (13.5 mi), Benbrook Reservoir (15.7 mi), and Grapevine Reservoir (20.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Joe Pool Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, Benbrook Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Palmetto Bass, and Lone Star Bass, and Grapevine Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, and Palmetto Bass.

Fish at Arlington Reservoir

Fishing Arlington Reservoir is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 19 of 35 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 4 more.

Palmetto Bass 19 plants

Plants: 19 of 35
Last stocked: July 1, 2003

Largemouth Bass 8 plants

Plants: 8 of 35
Last stocked: July 1, 2017

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 35
Last stocked: July 1, 1998

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Walleye 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 35
Last stocked: July 1, 1976

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 35
Last stocked: July 1, 1971

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 35
Last stocked: July 1, 2023

Fish stocked per year

10,0001967
13,4501970
75,4001971
5,0261972
50,0001975
500,0001976
21,8471978
22,5001980
21,0001982
46,6051984
45,0001985
44,0001986
45,4501987
51,3001988
49,7001989
41,2001991
135,8781992
34,5061994
38,4001995
35,8001996
146,3211997
36,7181998
11,5261999
127,1292002
19,3902003
196,1972016
197,8802017
38,4212023

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2023	Lone Star Bass	38,421	–	report
July 1, 2017	Largemouth Bass	197,880	–	report
July 1, 2016	Largemouth Bass	196,197	–	report
July 1, 2003	Palmetto Bass	19,390	–	report
July 1, 2002	Largemouth Bass	115,750	–	report
July 1, 2002	Palmetto Bass	11,379	–	report
July 1, 1999	Palmetto Bass	11,526	–	report
July 1, 1998	Palmetto Bass	35,218	–	report
July 1, 1998	Channel Catfish	1,500	–	report
July 1, 1997	Largemouth Bass	115,321	–	report
July 1, 1997	Palmetto Bass	30,000	–	report
July 1, 1997	Channel Catfish	1,000	–	report
July 1, 1996	Palmetto Bass	35,800	–	report
July 1, 1995	Palmetto Bass	38,400	–	report
July 1, 1994	Palmetto Bass	34,506	–	report
July 1, 1992	Largemouth Bass	114,078	–	report
July 1, 1992	Palmetto Bass	21,800	–	report
July 1, 1991	Palmetto Bass	41,200	–	report
July 1, 1989	Palmetto Bass	49,700	–	report
July 1, 1988	Palmetto Bass	51,300	–	report
July 1, 1987	Palmetto Bass	45,450	–	report
July 1, 1986	Palmetto Bass	44,000	–	report
July 1, 1985	Palmetto Bass	45,000	–	report
July 1, 1984	Palmetto Bass	46,605	–	report
July 1, 1982	Palmetto Bass	21,000	–	report
July 1, 1980	Palmetto Bass	22,500	–	report
July 1, 1978	Largemouth Bass	9,900	–	report
July 1, 1978	Palmetto Bass	11,947	–	report
July 1, 1976	Walleye	500,000	–	report
July 1, 1975	Walleye	50,000	–	report
July 1, 1972	Channel Catfish	5,026	–	report
July 1, 1971	Hybrid Sunfish	400	–	report
July 1, 1971	Largemouth Bass	75,000	–	report
July 1, 1970	Channel Catfish	13,450	–	report
July 1, 1967	Largemouth Bass	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.