Bouton fishing

Fishing at Bouton is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Northern Pike X Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, and Blue Catfish. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 1973, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

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

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

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

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 11
Last stocked
July 1, 1985

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 3,0001973
  • 2,2151974
  • 1,2001975
  • 3361980
  • 181985
  • 8842000
  • 8342001
  • 1,1162005
  • 7662008
  • 7642014
  • 7722019

Stocking history

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
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.

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