Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Plants on record
16
Since 1969
Species recorded
5
Elevation
564.3 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at Bonham City?
- Fishing Bonham City is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 6 of 16 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 3 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2019. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2018. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1994. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
- When is Bonham City stocked?
- Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1969, 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 45 years between 1969 and 2026.
- How do you get on Bonham City?
- There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Bonham, TX. Facilities include dock. The City Recreation Area ramp accommodates all boat types and has a fishing pier; a second ramp, the North Ramp, sits about 2 miles north. Both require a boat permit, purchased at the lakeside store, and are operated by the City of Bonham.
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Bonham, TX
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Facilities
- dock
The City Recreation Area ramp accommodates all boat types and has a fishing pier; a second ramp, the North Ramp, sits about 2 miles north. Both require a boat permit, purchased at the lakeside store, and are operated by the City of Bonham.
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
How Bonham City 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 45 years between 1969 and 2026.
Fish at Bonham City
Fishing Bonham City is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 6 of 16 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 3 more.
Largemouth Bass 6 plants
- Plants
- 6 of 16
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2019
Blue Catfish 5 plants
- Plants
- 5 of 16
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2018
Channel Catfish 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 16
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1994
Lone Star Bass 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 16
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2026
Palmetto Bass 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 16
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1978
Fish stocked per year
- 250,0001969
- 51,7991978
- 1,6341994
- 101,9001996
- 104,2061997
- 103,3241998
- 50,6852009
- 103,1282010
- 110,4402011
- 208,7612018
- 36,3992019
- 28,1702022
- 29,2482026
Stocking history
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| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | Lone Star Bass | 29,248 | – | report |
| July 1, 2022 | Lone Star Bass | 28,170 | – | report |
| July 1, 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 36,399 | – | report |
| July 1, 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 106,443 | – | report |
| July 1, 2018 | Blue Catfish | 102,318 | – | report |
| July 1, 2011 | Blue Catfish | 110,440 | – | report |
| July 1, 2010 | Blue Catfish | 103,128 | – | report |
| July 1, 2009 | Blue Catfish | 50,685 | – | report |
| July 1, 1998 | Largemouth Bass | 103,324 | – | report |
| July 1, 1997 | Largemouth Bass | 104,206 | – | report |
| July 1, 1996 | Largemouth Bass | 101,900 | – | report |
| July 1, 1994 | Channel Catfish | 1,634 | – | report |
| July 1, 1978 | Palmetto Bass | 26,313 | – | report |
| July 1, 1978 | Blue Catfish | 25,486 | – | report |
| July 1, 1969 | Largemouth Bass | 200,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1969 | Channel Catfish | 50,000 | – | 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.