What fish are at Athens?

Fishing Athens is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 28 of 40 plants on record, ahead of Lone Star Bass and 3 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2024. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Walleye was last stocked July 1, 1980. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1987. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

Athens fishing

Fishing at Athens is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1973, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

Since 1973

Species recorded

Elevation

438.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Athens?: Fishing Athens is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 28 of 40 plants on record, ahead of Lone Star Bass and 3 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2024. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Walleye was last stocked July 1, 1980. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1987. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
When is Athens stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1973, 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 26 years between 1973 and 2026.
How do you get on Athens?: There is a boat ramp and no fee is required. The nearest town is Athens, TX. Lake Athens Marina, off FM 2495 east of Athens, has a two-lane paved ramp with parking for 30 and an adjoining restaurant/store. No launch fee; privately operated.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Athens, TX
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: No

Lake Athens Marina, off FM 2495 east of Athens, has a two-lane paved ramp with parking for 30 and an adjoining restaurant/store. No launch fee; privately operated.

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

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How Athens 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 26 years between 1973 and 2026.

Fish at Athens

Fishing Athens is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 28 of 40 plants on record, ahead of Lone Star Bass and 3 more.

Largemouth Bass 28 plants

Plants: 28 of 40
Last stocked: July 1, 2024

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Lone Star Bass 7 plants

Plants: 7 of 40
Last stocked: July 1, 2026

Walleye 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 40
Last stocked: July 1, 1980

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Blue Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 40
Last stocked: July 1, 1987

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Channel Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 40
Last stocked: July 1, 1973

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Fish stocked per year

5,5001973
6,006,0501978
4,581,6801979
6,688,0001980
6521982
15,1171987
149,7601993
1901995
91,9341996
155,1841997
151,0051998
311999
2532000
10,0412003
369,2262004
177,6652005
91,1962008
226,5872009
31,2032010
690,7552011
266,4072012
868,2552014
36,7132021
12022
115,6142023
44,4352024
164,0452025
46,4082026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2026	Lone Star Bass	46,408	–	report
July 1, 2025	Lone Star Bass	115,005	–	report
July 1, 2025	Lone Star Bass	49,040	–	report
July 1, 2024	Lone Star Bass	44,375	–	report
July 1, 2024	Largemouth Bass	60	–	report
July 1, 2023	Lone Star Bass	69,660	–	report
July 1, 2023	Lone Star Bass	45,954	–	report
July 1, 2022	Lone Star Bass	1	–	report
July 1, 2021	Largemouth Bass	36,713	–	report
July 1, 2014	Largemouth Bass	18,588	–	report
July 1, 2014	Largemouth Bass	849,667	–	report
July 1, 2012	Largemouth Bass	83,277	–	report
July 1, 2012	Largemouth Bass	183,130	–	report
July 1, 2011	Largemouth Bass	690,740	–	report
July 1, 2011	Largemouth Bass	15	–	report
July 1, 2010	Largemouth Bass	31,203	–	report
July 1, 2009	Largemouth Bass	46,063	–	report
July 1, 2009	Largemouth Bass	180,524	–	report
July 1, 2008	Largemouth Bass	91,196	–	report
July 1, 2005	Largemouth Bass	87,643	–	report
July 1, 2005	Largemouth Bass	90,022	–	report
July 1, 2004	Largemouth Bass	292,159	–	report
July 1, 2004	Largemouth Bass	76,955	–	report
July 1, 2004	Largemouth Bass	112	–	report
July 1, 2003	Largemouth Bass	10,041	–	report
July 1, 2000	Largemouth Bass	253	–	report
July 1, 1999	Largemouth Bass	31	–	report
July 1, 1998	Largemouth Bass	151,005	–	report
July 1, 1997	Largemouth Bass	155,184	–	report
July 1, 1996	Largemouth Bass	91,934	–	report
July 1, 1995	Largemouth Bass	190	–	report
July 1, 1993	Largemouth Bass	149,760	–	report
July 1, 1987	Blue Catfish	15,117	–	report
July 1, 1982	Largemouth Bass	627	–	report
July 1, 1982	Largemouth Bass	25	–	report
July 1, 1980	Walleye	6,688,000	–	report
July 1, 1979	Walleye	4,581,680	–	report
July 1, 1978	Walleye	6,000,050	–	report
July 1, 1978	Largemouth Bass	6,000	–	report
July 1, 1973	Channel Catfish	5,500	–	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.