Belton (Bell County)

Belton (Bell County) fishing

Fishing at Belton (Bell County) is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Palmetto Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, and 3 more. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1967, most often in July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

78

Since 1967

Species recorded

9

Elevation

588.9 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Belton (Bell County)?
Fishing Belton (Bell County) is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 36 of 78 plants on record, ahead of Smallmouth Bass and 7 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2024. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2024. Sunshine Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2016. 5 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Belton (Bell County) stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1967, 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 9 years between 1967 and 2026.
How do you get on Belton (Bell County)?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Belton, TX. Facilities include camping and dock. Boat ramps, bank fishing, picnicking and camping are at US Army Corps of Engineers parks around the lake, with courtesy docks at most ramps and three marinas for supplies and fuel. Day-use fees apply at most parks; a $30 annual pass is available. Zebra mussels have invaded the reservoir.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Belton, TX
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
camping, dock

Boat ramps, bank fishing, picnicking and camping are at US Army Corps of Engineers parks around the lake, with courtesy docks at most ramps and three marinas for supplies and fuel. Day-use fees apply at most parks; a $30 annual pass is available. Zebra mussels have invaded the reservoir.

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 Belton (Bell County) 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 9 years between 1967 and 2026.

Fish at Belton (Bell County)

Fishing Belton (Bell County) is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 36 of 78 plants on record, ahead of Smallmouth Bass and 7 more.

Palmetto Bass 36 plants
Plants
36 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 2024
Smallmouth Bass 17 plants
Plants
17 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 2024

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Sunshine Bass 9 plants
Plants
9 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Largemouth Bass 8 plants
Plants
8 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 2016

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Blue Catfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 2008

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 2 plants
Plants
2 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 2025
Walleye 2 plants
Plants
2 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 1974

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Channel Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 1971

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Sauger 1 plant
Plants
1 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 1985

Seasons and rigs are on the Sauger guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 4,6001967
  • 350,0001969
  • 100,0001970
  • 44,0001971
  • 225,0001972
  • 493,0001973
  • 327,0001974
  • 60,4551977
  • 99,8501978
  • 165,5181979
  • 101,3201980
  • 120,6251981
  • 125,5501983
  • 242,2391984
  • 54,1131985
  • 250,8501987
  • 259,9771988
  • 395,1421989
  • 491,5731991
  • 218,8841992
  • 92,3861993
  • 185,7441994
  • 522,1531995
  • 187,9071996
  • 403,2501997
  • 682,9211998
  • 283,3561999
  • 223,6742000
  • 94,2002002
  • 1,436,7542004
  • 124,0812005
  • 123,3372006
  • 1,056,0422007
  • 524,4312008
  • 116,7312009
  • 1,419,8512010
  • 88,0002011
  • 20,2252012
  • 1,243,4452013
  • 229,2162014
  • 549,4992015
  • 1,370,2532016
  • 1,022,5782017
  • 633,5262018
  • 594,2402020
  • 1,293,3112021
  • 2,204,4922022
  • 1,088,1192023
  • 1,122,1362024
  • 1,482,0372025
  • 123,2842026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 78 plants Showing 78 plants

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Sunshine Bass 123,284 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 157,697 – report
July 1, 2025 Sunshine Bass 1,324,340 – report
July 1, 2024 Lone Star Bass 100,676 – report
July 1, 2024 Sunshine Bass 81,449 – report
July 1, 2024 Smallmouth Bass 115,211 – report
July 1, 2024 Palmetto Bass 824,800 – report
July 1, 2023 Sunshine Bass 687,307 – report
July 1, 2023 Palmetto Bass 400,812 – report
July 1, 2022 Sunshine Bass 2,204,492 – report
July 1, 2021 Sunshine Bass 1,242,003 – report
July 1, 2021 Smallmouth Bass 51,308 – report
July 1, 2020 Sunshine Bass 594,240 – report
July 1, 2018 Smallmouth Bass 5,945 – report
July 1, 2018 Palmetto Bass 627,581 – report
July 1, 2017 Palmetto Bass 1,022,578 – report
July 1, 2016 Sunshine Bass 300,000 – report
July 1, 2016 Largemouth Bass 160,740 – report
July 1, 2016 Palmetto Bass 909,513 – report
July 1, 2015 Smallmouth Bass 54,573 – report
July 1, 2015 Palmetto Bass 494,926 – report
July 1, 2014 Sunshine Bass 21,699 – report
July 1, 2014 Smallmouth Bass 171,381 – report
July 1, 2014 Palmetto Bass 36,136 – report
July 1, 2013 Palmetto Bass 1,243,445 – report
July 1, 2012 Smallmouth Bass 20,225 – report
July 1, 2011 Palmetto Bass 88,000 – report
July 1, 2010 Smallmouth Bass 289,719 – report
July 1, 2010 Palmetto Bass 1,130,132 – report
July 1, 2009 Palmetto Bass 116,731 – report
July 1, 2008 Smallmouth Bass 87,250 – report
July 1, 2008 Palmetto Bass 124,433 – report
July 1, 2008 Blue Catfish 312,748 – report
July 1, 2007 Smallmouth Bass 16,873 – report
July 1, 2007 Palmetto Bass 1,039,169 – report
July 1, 2006 Palmetto Bass 123,337 – report
July 1, 2005 Palmetto Bass 124,081 – report
July 1, 2004 Palmetto Bass 1,337,574 – report
July 1, 2004 Palmetto Bass 99,180 – report
July 1, 2002 Palmetto Bass 94,200 – report
July 1, 2000 Smallmouth Bass 130,000 – report
July 1, 2000 Palmetto Bass 93,674 – report
July 1, 1999 Smallmouth Bass 189,258 – report
July 1, 1999 Palmetto Bass 94,098 – report
July 1, 1998 Smallmouth Bass 184,500 – report
July 1, 1998 Palmetto Bass 189,434 – report
July 1, 1998 Blue Catfish 308,987 – report
July 1, 1997 Smallmouth Bass 302,150 – report
July 1, 1997 Palmetto Bass 101,100 – report
July 1, 1996 Palmetto Bass 187,907 – report
July 1, 1995 Largemouth Bass 308,552 – report
July 1, 1995 Smallmouth Bass 28,450 – report
July 1, 1995 Palmetto Bass 185,151 – report
July 1, 1994 Palmetto Bass 185,744 – report
July 1, 1993 Palmetto Bass 92,386 – report
July 1, 1992 Palmetto Bass 218,884 – report
July 1, 1991 Largemouth Bass 357,741 – report
July 1, 1991 Palmetto Bass 133,832 – report
July 1, 1989 Largemouth Bass 307,142 – report
July 1, 1989 Palmetto Bass 88,000 – report
July 1, 1988 Palmetto Bass 259,977 – report
July 1, 1987 Palmetto Bass 250,850 – report
July 1, 1985 Sauger 54,113 – report
July 1, 1984 Palmetto Bass 242,239 – report
July 1, 1983 Palmetto Bass 125,550 – report
July 1, 1981 Palmetto Bass 120,625 – report
July 1, 1980 Smallmouth Bass 101,320 – report
July 1, 1979 Smallmouth Bass 100,000 – report
July 1, 1979 Palmetto Bass 65,518 – report
July 1, 1978 Smallmouth Bass 99,850 – report
July 1, 1977 Palmetto Bass 60,455 – report
July 1, 1974 Walleye 327,000 – report
July 1, 1973 Walleye 493,000 – report
July 1, 1972 Largemouth Bass 225,000 – report
July 1, 1971 Channel Catfish 44,000 – report
July 1, 1970 Largemouth Bass 100,000 – report
July 1, 1969 Largemouth Bass 350,000 – report
July 1, 1967 Largemouth Bass 4,600 – 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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