Bonham State Park Lake fishing

Bonham State Park Lake fishing: not stocked since 2018. It was stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Blue Catfish, and Threadfin Shad on a reservoir. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
2018
Channel Catfish
Plants on record
42
Since 1967
Species recorded
5
Elevation
590.9 ft

Fish at Bonham State Park Lake

5 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Channel Catfish Stocked · 29 plants · last 2018 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked 2018 · 29 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 10 plants · last 1993 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 1993 · 10 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Threadfin Shad Stocked · 1 plant · last 2016

Last stocked 2016 · 1 plant

How Bonham State Park Lake is stocked

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

No plants recorded in 14 years between 1967 and 2018.

Fish stocked in 1967

451

Fish stocked in 1968

3,600

Fish stocked in 1969

7,000

Fish stocked in 1974

1,200

Fish stocked in 1975

3,950

Fish stocked in 1979

7,000

Fish stocked in 1984

8,432

Fish stocked in 1985

17,435

Fish stocked in 1986

10,771

Fish stocked in 1987

12,097

Fish stocked in 1988

10,085

Fish stocked in 1989

10,090

Fish stocked in 1990

5,109

Fish stocked in 1991

7,166

Fish stocked in 1992

7,002

Fish stocked in 1993

5,625

Fish stocked in 1995

1,625

Fish stocked in 1996

1,625

Fish stocked in 1997

1,625

Fish stocked in 1998

1,625

Fish stocked in 1999

1,625

Fish stocked in 2000

1,645

Fish stocked in 2001

1,633

Fish stocked in 2002

1,625

Fish stocked in 2003

1,679

Fish stocked in 2004

1,625

Fish stocked in 2005

1,625

Fish stocked in 2006

1,625

Fish stocked in 2007

1,627

Fish stocked in 2008

1,632

Fish stocked in 2009

2,451

Fish stocked in 2010

1,630

Fish stocked in 2011

1,659

Fish stocked in 2012

1,630

Fish stocked in 2014

1,647

Fish stocked in 2016

1,691

Fish stocked in 2017

1,639

Fish stocked in 2018

1,637

Stocking history

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2018Channel Catfish1,637–report
2017Channel Catfish1,639–report
2016Channel Catfish1,641–report
2016Threadfin Shad50–report
2014Channel Catfish1,647–report
2012Channel Catfish1,630–report
2011Channel Catfish1,659–report
2010Channel Catfish1,630–report
2009Channel Catfish2,451–report
2008Channel Catfish1,632–report
2007Channel Catfish1,627–report
2006Channel Catfish1,625–report
2005Channel Catfish1,625–report
2004Channel Catfish1,625–report
2003Blue Catfish1,679–report
2002Channel Catfish1,625–report
2001Channel Catfish1,633–report
2000Channel Catfish1,645–report
1999Channel Catfish1,625–report
1998Channel Catfish1,625–report
1997Channel Catfish1,625–report
1996Channel Catfish1,625–report
1995Channel Catfish1,625–report
1993Rainbow Trout4,000–report
1993Channel Catfish1,113–report
1993Channel Catfish512–report
1992Rainbow Trout7,002–report
1991Rainbow Trout5,541–report
1991Channel Catfish1,625–report
1990Rainbow Trout5,109–report
1989Rainbow Trout10,090–report
1988Rainbow Trout10,085–report
1987Rainbow Trout12,097–report
1986Rainbow Trout10,771–report
1985Rainbow Trout17,435–report
1984Rainbow Trout8,432–report
1979Channel Catfish7,000–report
1975Channel Catfish3,950–report
1974Channel Catfish1,200–report
1969Channel Catfish7,000–report
1968Largemouth Bass3,600–report
1967Channel Catfish451–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Bonham, TX
Facilities
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.

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

Nearest lakes

Bonham City 7.2 mi last stocked 2026 Coffee Mill 15.9 mi last stocked 2022 Fannin Lake 16 mi last stocked 2021 Davy Crockett 18.7 mi last stocked 2022 Maxey Park 24.5 mi last stocked 2023

Public land at Bonham State Park Lake

Bonham State Park Lake is inside Bonham State Park.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Bonham State Park Lake?

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

When is Bonham State Park Lake stocked?

Not stocked since 2018. No plants recorded in 14 years between 1967 and 2018.

How do you get on Bonham State Park Lake?

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.

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