Bob Sandlin State Park fishing

Bob Sandlin State Park fishing is stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Bluegill, and Hybrid Sunfish on a reservoir. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 1990. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.

Bob Sandlin State Park
Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
Last stocked
2025
Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
71
Since 1990
Species recorded
4

Fish at Bob Sandlin State Park

4 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 35 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 2025 · 35 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Channel Catfish Stocked · 32 plants · last 2025 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked 2025 · 32 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last 1993 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 1993 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Bluegill species guide

How Bob Sandlin State Park is stocked

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Fish stocked in 1990

2,124

Fish stocked in 1991

4,435

Fish stocked in 1992

3,770

Fish stocked in 1993

5,561

Fish stocked in 1994

4,613

Fish stocked in 1995

2,486

Fish stocked in 1996

3,207

Fish stocked in 1997

1,934

Fish stocked in 1998

490

Fish stocked in 1999

2,837

Fish stocked in 2000

4,613

Fish stocked in 2001

2,597

Fish stocked in 2002

4,110

Fish stocked in 2003

3,363

Fish stocked in 2004

3,359

Fish stocked in 2005

3,860

Fish stocked in 2006

2,407

Fish stocked in 2007

2,561

Fish stocked in 2008

2,579

Fish stocked in 2009

2,584

Fish stocked in 2010

2,584

Fish stocked in 2011

2,641

Fish stocked in 2012

3,330

Fish stocked in 2013

3,477

Fish stocked in 2014

3,479

Fish stocked in 2015

2,822

Fish stocked in 2016

3,131

Fish stocked in 2017

3,518

Fish stocked in 2018

3,260

Fish stocked in 2019

3,125

Fish stocked in 2020

2,599

Fish stocked in 2021

3,185

Fish stocked in 2022

3,117

Fish stocked in 2023

3,114

Fish stocked in 2024

3,147

Fish stocked in 2025

3,126

Stocking history

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2025Rainbow Trout2,542–report
2025Channel Catfish584–report
2024Rainbow Trout2,570–report
2024Channel Catfish577–report
2023Rainbow Trout2,535–report
2023Channel Catfish579–report
2022Rainbow Trout2,541–report
2022Channel Catfish576–report
2021Rainbow Trout2,608–report
2021Channel Catfish577–report
2020Rainbow Trout2,599–report
2019Rainbow Trout2,547–report
2019Channel Catfish578–report
2018Rainbow Trout2,519–report
2018Channel Catfish741–report
2017Rainbow Trout2,911–report
2017Channel Catfish607–report
2016Rainbow Trout2,569–report
2016Channel Catfish562–report
2015Rainbow Trout2,822–report
2014Rainbow Trout2,917–report
2014Channel Catfish562–report
2013Rainbow Trout2,916–report
2013Channel Catfish561–report
2012Rainbow Trout2,759–report
2012Channel Catfish571–report
2011Rainbow Trout2,641–report
2010Rainbow Trout2,024–report
2010Channel Catfish560–report
2009Rainbow Trout2,024–report
2009Channel Catfish560–report
2008Rainbow Trout2,010–report
2008Channel Catfish569–report
2007Rainbow Trout2,001–report
2007Channel Catfish560–report
2006Rainbow Trout2,407–report
2005Rainbow Trout2,800–report
2005Channel Catfish1,060–report
2004Rainbow Trout2,799–report
2004Channel Catfish560–report
2003Rainbow Trout2,799–report
2003Channel Catfish564–report
2002Rainbow Trout3,620–report
2002Channel Catfish490–report
2001Rainbow Trout2,095–report
2001Channel Catfish502–report
2000Rainbow Trout3,313–report
2000Channel Catfish1,300–report
1999Rainbow Trout2,347–report
1999Channel Catfish490–report
1998Channel Catfish490–report
1997Rainbow Trout1,031–report
1997Hybrid Sunfish500–report
1997Channel Catfish403–report
1996Rainbow Trout2,307–report
1996Hybrid Sunfish500–report
1996Channel Catfish400–report
1995Rainbow Trout1,490–report
1995Hybrid Sunfish500–report
1995Channel Catfish496–report
1994Rainbow Trout3,615–report
1994Channel Catfish998–report
1993Rainbow Trout3,937–report
1993Bluegill606–report
1993Channel Catfish1,018–report
1992Rainbow Trout3,569–report
1992Channel Catfish201–report
1991Rainbow Trout4,335–report
1991Channel Catfish100–report
1990Rainbow Trout2,000–report
1990Channel Catfish124–report

Bob Sandlin State Park on the agency's stocking plan

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department lists Bob Sandlin State Park on its stocking plan. These are planned or scheduled dates, not confirmed releases, and they are not counted in this page's stocking totals.

Agency plan, not confirmed stocking. Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Scheduled Species Quantity Source
Scheduled: December 17, 2025 (agency plan) Rainbow Trout 2,500 plan

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Pittsburg, TX
Facilities
dock, cleaning station

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, reached via Texas 11 and Texas 21, has its own two-lane boat ramp, a lighted fishing pier, and a fish cleaning station. Park entry fee required; operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife.

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We could not verify the exact location of this water, so no map is shown.

Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before you go.

About Bob Sandlin State Park

Photo of Bob Sandlin State Park
Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0

Nearest lakes

No other lakes on record in Texas yet.

Common questions

What fish are at Bob Sandlin State Park?

Fishing Bob Sandlin State Park usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 35 of 71 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked 2025. Channel Catfish was last stocked 2025. Hybrid Sunfish was last stocked 1997. Bluegill was last stocked 1993.

When is Bob Sandlin State Park stocked?

Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 1990.

How do you get on Bob Sandlin State Park?

The nearest town is Pittsburg, TX. Facilities include dock and cleaning station. Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, reached via Texas 11 and Texas 21, has its own two-lane boat ramp, a lighted fishing pier, and a fish cleaning station. Park entry fee required; operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife.

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