What fish are at Bob Sandlin?

Fishing Bob Sandlin is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 11 of 25 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 3 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2020. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2000. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

Bob Sandlin fishing

Fishing at Bob Sandlin is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1976, most often in July and November. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

Since 1976

Species recorded

Elevation

336.6 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Bob Sandlin?: Fishing Bob Sandlin is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 11 of 25 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 3 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2020. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2000. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
When is Bob Sandlin stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1976, most often in July and November. 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 32 years between 1976 and 2026.
How do you get on Bob Sandlin?: Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Pittsburg, TX. Facilities include camping. Three free public boat ramps ring the lake outside the state park: the Titus County Freshwater Supply District's ramp near the dam, and two unimproved county ramps at the Highway 21 bridge. A private marina, Barefoot Bay, has a fee ramp; camping is at a county park and the state park.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Pittsburg, TX
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: No
Facilities: camping

Three free public boat ramps ring the lake outside the state park: the Titus County Freshwater Supply District's ramp near the dam, and two unimproved county ramps at the Highway 21 bridge. A private marina, Barefoot Bay, has a fee ramp; camping is at a county park and the state park.

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 Bob Sandlin 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 32 years between 1976 and 2026.

Fish at Bob Sandlin

Fishing Bob Sandlin is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 11 of 25 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 3 more.

Largemouth Bass 11 plants

Plants: 11 of 25
Last stocked: July 1, 2020

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Blue Catfish 7 plants

Plants: 7 of 25
Last stocked: July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Channel Catfish 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 25
Last stocked: July 1, 2000

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 25
Last stocked: July 1, 2026

Rainbow Trout 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 25
Last stocked: November 1, 1998

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

42,4981976
450,0001977
149,3151978
240,6771998
8122000
385,6752006
455,6002007
456,1262008
926,8992009
982,6402010
606,2602012
45,9932013
459,6192014
125,6202016
124,3452018
66,5862020
125,4682022
419,3622024
394,2962026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2026	Lone Star Bass	135,895	–	report
July 1, 2026	Blue Catfish	258,401	–	report
July 1, 2024	Lone Star Bass	125,681	–	report
July 1, 2024	Blue Catfish	293,681	–	report
July 1, 2022	Lone Star Bass	125,468	–	report
July 1, 2020	Largemouth Bass	66,586	–	report
July 1, 2018	Largemouth Bass	124,345	–	report
July 1, 2016	Largemouth Bass	125,620	–	report
July 1, 2014	Largemouth Bass	459,619	–	report
July 1, 2013	Blue Catfish	45,993	–	report
July 1, 2012	Largemouth Bass	500,450	–	report
July 1, 2012	Blue Catfish	105,810	–	report
July 1, 2010	Largemouth Bass	480,554	–	report
July 1, 2010	Blue Catfish	502,086	–	report
July 1, 2009	Largemouth Bass	456,468	–	report
July 1, 2009	Blue Catfish	470,431	–	report
July 1, 2008	Blue Catfish	456,126	–	report
July 1, 2007	Largemouth Bass	455,600	–	report
July 1, 2006	Largemouth Bass	385,675	–	report
July 1, 2000	Channel Catfish	812	–	report
November 1, 1998	Rainbow Trout	2,200	–	report
July 1, 1998	Largemouth Bass	238,477	–	report
July 1, 1978	Channel Catfish	149,315	–	report
July 1, 1977	Largemouth Bass	450,000	–	report
July 1, 1976	Channel Catfish	42,498	–	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.