What fish are at Benbrook Reservoir?

Fishing Benbrook Reservoir is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 25 of 49 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 5 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2018. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2019. Sunshine Bass was last stocked July 1, 2025. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1991. 3 more species are on the stocking report.

Benbrook Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Benbrook Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Palmetto Bass, Threadfin Shad, Blue Catfish, Sunshine Bass, and 1 more. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1968, most often in July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

Since 1968

Species recorded

Elevation

693.9 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Benbrook Reservoir?: Fishing Benbrook Reservoir is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 25 of 49 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 5 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2018. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2019. Sunshine Bass was last stocked July 1, 2025. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1991. 3 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Benbrook Reservoir stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1968, 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 17 years between 1968 and 2026.
How do you get on Benbrook Reservoir?: Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Benbrook, TX. Holiday Park North and South (US Army Corps of Engineers, 6 a.m.-9 p.m., fee required) and Bear Creek Park have multiple ramps; some ramp lanes were closed or restricted due to low water as of April 2026, so check conditions before a trip. Benbrook Marina was closed indefinitely as of the same date.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Benbrook, TX
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: Yes

Holiday Park North and South (US Army Corps of Engineers, 6 a.m.-9 p.m., fee required) and Bear Creek Park have multiple ramps; some ramp lanes were closed or restricted due to low water as of April 2026, so check conditions before a trip. Benbrook Marina was closed indefinitely as of the same date.

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

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How Benbrook Reservoir 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 17 years between 1968 and 2026.

Fish at Benbrook Reservoir

Fishing Benbrook Reservoir is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 25 of 49 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 5 more.

Palmetto Bass 25 plants

Plants: 25 of 49
Last stocked: July 1, 2018

Largemouth Bass 11 plants

Plants: 11 of 49
Last stocked: July 1, 2019

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Sunshine Bass 7 plants

Plants: 7 of 49
Last stocked: July 1, 2025

Blue Catfish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 49
Last stocked: July 1, 1991

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Channel Catfish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 49
Last stocked: July 1, 1972

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 49
Last stocked: July 1, 2026

Threadfin Shad 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 49
Last stocked: July 1, 1984

Fish stocked per year

115,0001968
98,0001969
15,0001970
9,3741972
98,8001974
180,0001976
19,9801978
38,1901979
30,0001982
1,0001984
38,2461990
97,0461991
219,7151992
57,1331994
97,8871995
59,2121996
247,5461997
57,4231998
32,2441999
200,3922002
33,7602003
38,0502004
54,6282005
36,3362006
182,4722007
26,2092008
27,8472009
44,9902011
363,5012013
181,7602014
326,5942015
181,9022016
718,2402017
446,2162018
65,7872019
165,3002020
57,3102021
792,4032022
58,0902023
96,2722024
59,1602025
68,4542026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2026	Lone Star Bass	68,454	–	report
July 1, 2025	Sunshine Bass	59,160	–	report
July 1, 2024	Sunshine Bass	96,272	–	report
July 1, 2023	Sunshine Bass	58,090	–	report
July 1, 2022	Sunshine Bass	738,267	–	report
July 1, 2022	Sunshine Bass	54,136	–	report
July 1, 2021	Sunshine Bass	57,310	–	report
July 1, 2020	Sunshine Bass	165,300	–	report
July 1, 2019	Largemouth Bass	65,787	–	report
July 1, 2018	Largemouth Bass	66,216	–	report
July 1, 2018	Palmetto Bass	380,000	–	report
July 1, 2017	Palmetto Bass	718,240	–	report
July 1, 2016	Palmetto Bass	181,902	–	report
July 1, 2015	Palmetto Bass	326,594	–	report
July 1, 2014	Palmetto Bass	181,760	–	report
July 1, 2013	Palmetto Bass	363,501	–	report
July 1, 2011	Palmetto Bass	44,990	–	report
July 1, 2009	Palmetto Bass	27,847	–	report
July 1, 2008	Palmetto Bass	26,209	–	report
July 1, 2007	Largemouth Bass	182,472	–	report
July 1, 2006	Palmetto Bass	36,336	–	report
July 1, 2005	Palmetto Bass	54,628	–	report
July 1, 2004	Palmetto Bass	38,050	–	report
July 1, 2003	Palmetto Bass	33,760	–	report
July 1, 2002	Largemouth Bass	181,438	–	report
July 1, 2002	Palmetto Bass	18,954	–	report
July 1, 1999	Palmetto Bass	32,244	–	report
July 1, 1998	Palmetto Bass	57,423	–	report
July 1, 1997	Largemouth Bass	190,546	–	report
July 1, 1997	Palmetto Bass	57,000	–	report
July 1, 1996	Palmetto Bass	59,212	–	report
July 1, 1995	Palmetto Bass	97,887	–	report
July 1, 1994	Palmetto Bass	57,133	–	report
July 1, 1992	Largemouth Bass	151,318	–	report
July 1, 1992	Largemouth Bass	38,271	–	report
July 1, 1992	Palmetto Bass	30,126	–	report
July 1, 1991	Palmetto Bass	59,600	–	report
July 1, 1991	Blue Catfish	37,446	–	report
July 1, 1990	Blue Catfish	38,246	–	report
July 1, 1984	Threadfin Shad	1,000	–	report
July 1, 1982	Palmetto Bass	30,000	–	report
July 1, 1979	Palmetto Bass	38,190	–	report
July 1, 1978	Palmetto Bass	19,980	–	report
July 1, 1976	Largemouth Bass	180,000	–	report
July 1, 1974	Largemouth Bass	98,800	–	report
July 1, 1972	Channel Catfish	9,374	–	report
July 1, 1970	Channel Catfish	15,000	–	report
July 1, 1969	Largemouth Bass	98,000	–	report
July 1, 1968	Largemouth Bass	115,000	–	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.