Last stocked
July 1, 2012
Plants on record
27
Since 1974
Species recorded
6
Elevation
425.6 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at Bellwood?
- Fishing Bellwood is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 12 of 27 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 4 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2008. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2012. Northern Pike was last stocked July 1, 1976. Threadfin Shad was last stocked July 1, 2007. 2 more species are on the stocking report.
- When is Bellwood stocked?
- Last stocked July 1, 2012. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1974, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2012 it was July 1, 2012, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 19 years between 1974 and 2012.
- How do you get on Bellwood?
- Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Tyler, TX. A 160-acre reservoir on Indian Creek, owned and controlled by Tyler Water Utilities. Boat access is adequate via one public boat ramp, but bank angler access is limited to the area around the ramp and a few unimproved trails; TPWD's own survey notes there are no handicap-specific facilities.
- Which lakes near Bellwood were stocked more recently?
- Palestine (11.8 mi), Lake Tyler (13 mi), American Legion Park Pond (14.2 mi), Tyler State Park (14.9 mi), and Friendship Park Pond (15.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Palestine is also stocked with Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Threadfin Shad, Lake Tyler is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Blue Catfish, American Legion Park Pond is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Blue Catfish, Tyler State Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Bluegill, and Friendship Park Pond is also stocked with Channel Catfish.
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Tyler, TX
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
A 160-acre reservoir on Indian Creek, owned and controlled by Tyler Water Utilities. Boat access is adequate via one public boat ramp, but bank angler access is limited to the area around the ramp and a few unimproved trails; TPWD's own survey notes there are no handicap-specific facilities.
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
How Bellwood is stocked
The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2012 it was July 1, 2012, about when it usually is.
No plants recorded in 19 years between 1974 and 2012.
Palestine (11.8 mi), Lake Tyler (13 mi), American Legion Park Pond (14.2 mi), Tyler State Park (14.9 mi), and Friendship Park Pond (15.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Palestine is also stocked with Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Threadfin Shad, Lake Tyler is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Blue Catfish, American Legion Park Pond is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Blue Catfish, Tyler State Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Bluegill, and Friendship Park Pond is also stocked with Channel Catfish.
Fish at Bellwood
Fishing Bellwood is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 12 of 27 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 4 more.
Channel Catfish 12 plants
- Plants
- 12 of 27
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2008
Largemouth Bass 9 plants
- Plants
- 9 of 27
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2012
Northern Pike 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 27
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1976
Threadfin Shad 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 27
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2007
Blue Catfish 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 27
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1976
Bluegill 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 27
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1996
Fish stocked per year
- 4,1001974
- 5,0981975
- 7,4781976
- 170,8491980
- 7,6001981
- 18,0001989
- 17,3651990
- 6,2301992
- 4,3021993
- 4,2731994
- 4,2501995
- 23,9701996
- 4,2501998
- 4,4331999
- 4,2502000
- 4,2502001
- 9,0002005
- 25,0002007
- 228,7052008
- 16,9602012
Stocking history
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| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 8,429 | – | report |
| July 1, 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 8,531 | – | report |
| July 1, 2008 | Largemouth Bass | 224,675 | – | report |
| July 1, 2008 | Channel Catfish | 4,030 | – | report |
| July 1, 2007 | Largemouth Bass | 5,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 2007 | Threadfin Shad | 20,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 2005 | Largemouth Bass | 9,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 2001 | Channel Catfish | 4,250 | – | report |
| July 1, 2000 | Channel Catfish | 4,250 | – | report |
| July 1, 1999 | Channel Catfish | 4,433 | – | report |
| July 1, 1998 | Channel Catfish | 4,250 | – | report |
| July 1, 1996 | Bluegill | 19,720 | – | report |
| July 1, 1996 | Channel Catfish | 4,250 | – | report |
| July 1, 1995 | Channel Catfish | 4,250 | – | report |
| July 1, 1994 | Channel Catfish | 4,273 | – | report |
| July 1, 1993 | Channel Catfish | 4,263 | – | report |
| July 1, 1993 | Channel Catfish | 39 | – | report |
| July 1, 1992 | Largemouth Bass | 1,980 | – | report |
| July 1, 1992 | Channel Catfish | 4,250 | – | report |
| July 1, 1990 | Largemouth Bass | 17,365 | – | report |
| July 1, 1989 | Largemouth Bass | 18,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1981 | Threadfin Shad | 7,600 | – | report |
| July 1, 1980 | Largemouth Bass | 170,849 | – | report |
| July 1, 1976 | Blue Catfish | 1,700 | – | report |
| July 1, 1976 | Northern Pike | 5,778 | – | report |
| July 1, 1975 | Channel Catfish | 5,098 | – | report |
| July 1, 1974 | Northern Pike | 4,100 | – | report |
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Species stocked here
- Northern Pike (2)
- Channel Catfish (12)
- Blue Catfish (1)
- Largemouth Bass (9)
- Threadfin Shad (2)
- Bluegill (1)
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.