Bonham State Park Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Bonham State Park Lake?

Fishing Bonham State Park Lake is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 29 of 42 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and 3 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2018. Rainbow Trout was last stocked November 1, 1993. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2003. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1968. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

When is Bonham State Park Lake stocked?

Last stocked July 1, 2018. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1967, most often in July and November. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2018 it was July 1, 2018, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 14 years between 1967 and 2018.

How do you get on Bonham State Park Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Bonham, TX. Facilities include dock. A 65-acre lake entirely surrounded by Bonham State Park, southeast of the city off Highway 78. The park has a boat ramp, dock, and lighted fishing pier, a 5-mph speed limit, and an entry fee. As of September 2025 the lake has heavy hydrilla that can affect swimming, fishing, and boating.

Which lakes near Bonham State Park Lake were stocked more recently?

Bonham City (7.2 mi), Coffee Mill (15.9 mi), Fannin Lake (16 mi), Davy Crockett (18.7 mi), and Maxey Park (24.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Bonham City is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Blue Catfish, Coffee Mill is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, Fannin Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Davy Crockett is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Threadfin Shad, and Maxey Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Blue Catfish.

How Bonham State Park Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2018 it was July 1, 2018, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 14 years between 1967 and 2018.

Bonham City (7.2 mi), Coffee Mill (15.9 mi), Fannin Lake (16 mi), Davy Crockett (18.7 mi), and Maxey Park (24.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Bonham City is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Blue Catfish, Coffee Mill is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, Fannin Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Davy Crockett is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Threadfin Shad, and Maxey Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Blue Catfish.