Bellwood fishing

Fishing at Bellwood is on a reservoir, stocked with Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Threadfin Shad, and Bluegill. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1974, most often in July. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Bluegill, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

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

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 9 plants
Plants
9 of 27
Last stocked
July 1, 2012

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Northern Pike 2 plants
Plants
2 of 27
Last stocked
July 1, 1976

Seasons and rigs are on the Northern Pike guide.

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

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Bluegill 1 plant
Plants
1 of 27
Last stocked
July 1, 1996

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

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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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
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

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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