Last stocked
July 1, 2019
Plants on record
11
Since 1973
Species recorded
4
Elevation
97.4 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at Bouton?
- Fishing Bouton is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 7 of 11 plants on record, ahead of Northern Pike X Chain Pickerel and 2 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2019. Northern Pike X Chain Pickerel was last stocked July 1, 1975. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2000. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1985.
- When is Bouton stocked?
- Last stocked July 1, 2019. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 1973, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2019 it was July 1, 2019, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 36 years between 1973 and 2019.
- How do you get on Bouton?
- Shore fishing is available and no fee is required. The nearest town is Zavalla, TX. Facilities include camping. A small 7-acre lake in Angelina National Forest with a USFS Bouton Lake Recreation Area: primitive camping, fishing, and hiking, no entrance fee. The west shore is privately owned; no trespassing there. Non-motorized boating only.
- Which lakes near Bouton were stocked more recently?
- South Weeks (6.9 mi), Sam Rayburn (11.8 mi), B. A. Steinhagen (16.3 mi), Javalina Draw (30.6 mi), and Lancaster Community Park (34 mi) were stocked more recently. South Weeks is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Sam Rayburn is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Channel Catfish, B. A. Steinhagen is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Blue Catfish, Javalina Draw is also stocked with Channel Catfish, and Lancaster Community Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, and Largemouth Bass.
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Zavalla, TX
- Shore access
- Yes
- Fee required
- No
- Facilities
- camping
A small 7-acre lake in Angelina National Forest with a USFS Bouton Lake Recreation Area: primitive camping, fishing, and hiking, no entrance fee. The west shore is privately owned; no trespassing there. Non-motorized boating only.
Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026
How Bouton is stocked
The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2019 it was July 1, 2019, about when it usually is.
No plants recorded in 36 years between 1973 and 2019.
South Weeks (6.9 mi), Sam Rayburn (11.8 mi), B. A. Steinhagen (16.3 mi), Javalina Draw (30.6 mi), and Lancaster Community Park (34 mi) were stocked more recently. South Weeks is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Sam Rayburn is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Channel Catfish, B. A. Steinhagen is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Blue Catfish, Javalina Draw is also stocked with Channel Catfish, and Lancaster Community Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, and Largemouth Bass.
Fish at Bouton
Fishing Bouton is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 7 of 11 plants on record, ahead of Northern Pike X Chain Pickerel and 2 more.
Channel Catfish 7 plants
- Plants
- 7 of 11
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2019
Northern Pike X Chain Pickerel 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 11
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1975
Blue Catfish 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 11
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2000
Largemouth Bass 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 11
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1985
Fish stocked per year
- 3,0001973
- 2,2151974
- 1,2001975
- 3361980
- 181985
- 8842000
- 8342001
- 1,1162005
- 7662008
- 7642014
- 7722019
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2019 | Channel Catfish | 772 | – | report |
| July 1, 2014 | Channel Catfish | 764 | – | report |
| July 1, 2008 | Channel Catfish | 766 | – | report |
| July 1, 2005 | Channel Catfish | 1,116 | – | report |
| July 1, 2001 | Channel Catfish | 834 | – | report |
| July 1, 2000 | Blue Catfish | 884 | – | report |
| July 1, 1985 | Largemouth Bass | 18 | – | report |
| July 1, 1980 | Channel Catfish | 336 | – | report |
| July 1, 1975 | Northern Pike X Chain Pickerel | 1,200 | – | report |
| July 1, 1974 | Northern Pike X Chain Pickerel | 2,215 | – | report |
| July 1, 1973 | Channel Catfish | 3,000 | – | report |
Species stocked here
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.