Bob Sandlin State Park fishing

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

Last stocked

December 17, 2025

Plants on record

72

Since 1990

Species recorded

4

Elevation

336.6 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Bob Sandlin State Park?
Fishing Bob Sandlin State Park is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 36 of 72 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked December 17, 2025. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2025. Hybrid Sunfish was last stocked July 1, 1997. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 1993.
When is Bob Sandlin State Park stocked?
Last stocked December 17, 2025. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 1990, most often in July and November. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2025 it was July 1, 2025, about when it usually is.
How do you get on Bob Sandlin State Park?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. 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.
Which lakes near Bob Sandlin State Park were stocked more recently?
Bob Sandlin (0 mi) and Daingerfield State Park (20.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Bob Sandlin is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout and Daingerfield State Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Pittsburg, TX
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
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.

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

How Bob Sandlin State Park is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2025 it was July 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

Bob Sandlin (0 mi) and Daingerfield State Park (20.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Bob Sandlin is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout and Daingerfield State Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Bob Sandlin State Park

Fishing Bob Sandlin State Park is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 36 of 72 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 2 more.

Rainbow Trout 36 plants
Plants
36 of 72
Last stocked
December 17, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Channel Catfish 32 plants
Plants
32 of 72
Last stocked
July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 3 plants
Plants
3 of 72
Last stocked
July 1, 1997

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Bluegill 1 plant
Plants
1 of 72
Last stocked
July 1, 1993

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 2,1241990
  • 4,4351991
  • 3,7701992
  • 5,5611993
  • 4,6131994
  • 2,4861995
  • 3,2071996
  • 1,9341997
  • 4901998
  • 2,8371999
  • 4,6132000
  • 2,5972001
  • 4,1102002
  • 3,3632003
  • 3,3592004
  • 3,8602005
  • 2,4072006
  • 2,5612007
  • 2,5792008
  • 2,5842009
  • 2,5842010
  • 2,6412011
  • 3,3302012
  • 3,4772013
  • 3,4792014
  • 2,8222015
  • 3,1312016
  • 3,5182017
  • 3,2602018
  • 3,1252019
  • 2,5992020
  • 3,1852021
  • 3,1172022
  • 3,1142023
  • 3,1472024
  • 5,6262025

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
December 17, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,500 – report
November 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,542 – report
July 1, 2025 Channel Catfish 584 – report
November 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 2,570 – report
July 1, 2024 Channel Catfish 577 – report
November 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 2,535 – report
July 1, 2023 Channel Catfish 579 – report
November 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,541 – report
July 1, 2022 Channel Catfish 576 – report
November 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,608 – report
July 1, 2021 Channel Catfish 577 – report
November 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 2,599 – report
November 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 2,547 – report
July 1, 2019 Channel Catfish 578 – report
November 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 2,519 – report
July 1, 2018 Channel Catfish 741 – report
November 1, 2017 Rainbow Trout 2,911 – report
July 1, 2017 Channel Catfish 607 – report
November 1, 2016 Rainbow Trout 2,569 – report
July 1, 2016 Channel Catfish 562 – report
November 1, 2015 Rainbow Trout 2,822 – report
November 1, 2014 Rainbow Trout 2,917 – report
July 1, 2014 Channel Catfish 562 – report
November 1, 2013 Rainbow Trout 2,916 – report
July 1, 2013 Channel Catfish 561 – report
November 1, 2012 Rainbow Trout 2,759 – report
July 1, 2012 Channel Catfish 571 – report
November 1, 2011 Rainbow Trout 2,641 – report
November 1, 2010 Rainbow Trout 2,024 – report
July 1, 2010 Channel Catfish 560 – report
November 1, 2009 Rainbow Trout 2,024 – report
July 1, 2009 Channel Catfish 560 – report
November 1, 2008 Rainbow Trout 2,010 – report
July 1, 2008 Channel Catfish 569 – report
November 1, 2007 Rainbow Trout 2,001 – report
July 1, 2007 Channel Catfish 560 – report
November 1, 2006 Rainbow Trout 2,407 – report
November 1, 2005 Rainbow Trout 2,800 – report
July 1, 2005 Channel Catfish 1,060 – report
November 1, 2004 Rainbow Trout 2,799 – report
July 1, 2004 Channel Catfish 560 – report
November 1, 2003 Rainbow Trout 2,799 – report
July 1, 2003 Channel Catfish 564 – report
November 1, 2002 Rainbow Trout 3,620 – report
July 1, 2002 Channel Catfish 490 – report
November 1, 2001 Rainbow Trout 2,095 – report
July 1, 2001 Channel Catfish 502 – report
November 1, 2000 Rainbow Trout 3,313 – report
July 1, 2000 Channel Catfish 1,300 – report
November 1, 1999 Rainbow Trout 2,347 – report
July 1, 1999 Channel Catfish 490 – report
July 1, 1998 Channel Catfish 490 – report
November 1, 1997 Rainbow Trout 1,031 – report
July 1, 1997 Hybrid Sunfish 500 – report
July 1, 1997 Channel Catfish 403 – report
November 1, 1996 Rainbow Trout 2,307 – report
July 1, 1996 Hybrid Sunfish 500 – report
July 1, 1996 Channel Catfish 400 – report
November 1, 1995 Rainbow Trout 1,490 – report
July 1, 1995 Hybrid Sunfish 500 – report
July 1, 1995 Channel Catfish 496 – report
November 1, 1994 Rainbow Trout 3,615 – report
July 1, 1994 Channel Catfish 998 – report
November 1, 1993 Rainbow Trout 3,937 – report
July 1, 1993 Bluegill 606 – report
July 1, 1993 Channel Catfish 1,018 – report
November 1, 1992 Rainbow Trout 3,569 – report
July 1, 1992 Channel Catfish 201 – report
November 1, 1991 Rainbow Trout 4,335 – report
July 1, 1991 Channel Catfish 100 – report
November 1, 1990 Rainbow Trout 2,000 – report
July 1, 1990 Channel Catfish 124 – 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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