What fish are at B. A. Steinhagen?

Fishing B. A. Steinhagen is most likely to be for Paddlefish. Paddlefish accounts for 5 of 15 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 5 more. Paddlefish was last stocked July 1, 1992. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2000. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2007. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2007. 3 more species are on the stocking report.

B. A. Steinhagen fishing

Fishing at B. A. Steinhagen is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Paddlefish, Blue Catfish, Bluegill, and 1 more. It is stocked about 0.3 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, 2024

Plants on record

Since 1973

Species recorded

Elevation

77.1 ft

Common questions

What fish are at B. A. Steinhagen?: Fishing B. A. Steinhagen is most likely to be for Paddlefish. Paddlefish accounts for 5 of 15 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 5 more. Paddlefish was last stocked July 1, 1992. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2000. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2007. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2007. 3 more species are on the stocking report.
When is B. A. Steinhagen stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2024. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1973, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2024 it was July 1, 2024, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 44 years between 1973 and 2024.
How do you get on B. A. Steinhagen?: Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Jasper, TX. Facilities include restrooms, camping, dock, and cleaning station. Boat launches are at Martin Dies Jr. State Park units and Corps of Engineers parks around the lake. The state park's Walnut Ridge, Tidelands, and Hen House Ridge units each have a one-lane ramp, an entry fee, hot showers, lighted piers, and a fish cleaning station.
Which lakes near B. A. Steinhagen were stocked more recently?: Javalina Draw (19 mi), South Weeks (19.3 mi), and Sam Rayburn (20.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Javalina Draw is also stocked with Channel Catfish, South Weeks is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Bluegill, and Sam Rayburn is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Paddlefish, and Lone Star Bass.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Jasper, TX
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: Yes
Facilities: restrooms, camping, dock, cleaning station

Boat launches are at Martin Dies Jr. State Park units and Corps of Engineers parks around the lake. The state park's Walnut Ridge, Tidelands, and Hen House Ridge units each have a one-lane ramp, an entry fee, hot showers, lighted piers, and a fish cleaning station.

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 B. A. Steinhagen is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2024 it was July 1, 2024, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 44 years between 1973 and 2024.

Javalina Draw (19 mi), South Weeks (19.3 mi), and Sam Rayburn (20.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Javalina Draw is also stocked with Channel Catfish, South Weeks is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Bluegill, and Sam Rayburn is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Paddlefish, and Lone Star Bass.

Fish at B. A. Steinhagen

Fishing B. A. Steinhagen is most likely to be for Paddlefish. Paddlefish accounts for 5 of 15 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 5 more.

Paddlefish 5 plants

Plants: 5 of 15
Last stocked: July 1, 1992

Seasons and rigs are on the Paddlefish guide.

Largemouth Bass 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 15
Last stocked: July 1, 2000

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 15
Last stocked: July 1, 2007

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Blue Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 15
Last stocked: July 1, 2007

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Bluegill 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 15
Last stocked: July 1, 2024

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Lone Star Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 15
Last stocked: July 1, 2024

Walleye 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 15
Last stocked: July 1, 1976

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fish stocked per year

24,6701973
2,750,0001976
31,9861989
423,6771990
10,8271992
408,4322000
280,7162007
511,3462024

Stocking history

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2024	Lone Star Bass	249,173	–	report
July 1, 2024	Bluegill	262,173	–	report
July 1, 2007	Channel Catfish	210,557	–	report
July 1, 2007	Blue Catfish	70,159	–	report
July 1, 2000	Largemouth Bass	408,432	–	report
July 1, 1992	Paddlefish	10,827	–	report
July 1, 1990	Largemouth Bass	271	–	report
July 1, 1990	Largemouth Bass	339,035	–	report
July 1, 1990	Paddlefish	84,351	–	report
July 1, 1990	Paddlefish	20	–	report
July 1, 1989	Paddlefish	13,626	–	report
July 1, 1989	Paddlefish	18,360	–	report
July 1, 1976	Walleye	2,750,000	–	report
July 1, 1973	Largemouth Bass	16,670	–	report
July 1, 1973	Channel Catfish	8,000	–	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.