What fish are at Brandy Branch?

Fishing Brandy Branch is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 7 of 25 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and 8 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2021. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 1993. Crappie was last stocked July 1, 1990. Threadfin Shad was last stocked July 1, 1992. 6 more species are on the stocking report.

Brandy Branch fishing

Fishing at Brandy Branch is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Green Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and 4 more. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1983, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, night for Flathead Catfish, and day for Redear Sunfish.

Last stocked

July 1, 2025

Plants on record

Since 1983

Species recorded

Elevation

210.4 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Brandy Branch?: Fishing Brandy Branch is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 7 of 25 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and 8 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2021. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 1993. Crappie was last stocked July 1, 1990. Threadfin Shad was last stocked July 1, 1992. 6 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Brandy Branch stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2025. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1983, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2025 it was July 1, 2025, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 29 years between 1983 and 2025.
How do you get on Brandy Branch?: There is a boat ramp and no fee is required. The nearest town is Marshall, TX. A single free public concrete boat ramp on the reservoir's east side, off FM 3251 south of Interstate 20, operated by American Electric Power.
Which lakes near Brandy Branch were stocked more recently?: Elder Lake (21.6 mi) and Murvaul (23.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Elder Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Bluegill and Murvaul is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Lone Star Bass.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Marshall, TX
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: No

A single free public concrete boat ramp on the reservoir's east side, off FM 3251 south of Interstate 20, operated by American Electric Power.

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

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How Brandy Branch is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2025 it was July 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 29 years between 1983 and 2025.

Elder Lake (21.6 mi) and Murvaul (23.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Elder Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Bluegill and Murvaul is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Lone Star Bass.

Fish at Brandy Branch

Fishing Brandy Branch is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 7 of 25 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and 8 more.

Channel Catfish 7 plants

Plants: 7 of 25
Last stocked: July 1, 2021

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Bluegill 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 25
Last stocked: July 1, 1993

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Crappie 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 25
Last stocked: July 1, 1990

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Threadfin Shad 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 25
Last stocked: July 1, 1992

Gizzard Shad 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 25
Last stocked: July 1, 1992

Seasons and rigs are on the Gizzard Shad guide.

Largemouth Bass 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 25
Last stocked: July 1, 1984

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Flathead Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 25
Last stocked: July 1, 1983

Seasons and rigs are on the Flathead Catfish guide.

Green Sunfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 25
Last stocked: July 1, 1983

Lone Star Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 25
Last stocked: July 1, 2025

Redear Sunfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 25
Last stocked: July 1, 1983

Seasons and rigs are on the Redear Sunfish guide.

Fish stocked per year

522,4491983
302,2521984
88,0141985
63,6781986
15,0721987
78,6481990
2,7501991
2,0001992
426,7641993
75,0362004
6,5652015
117,5492020
56,3902021
31,0542025

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2025	Lone Star Bass	31,054	–	report
July 1, 2021	Channel Catfish	56,390	–	report
July 1, 2020	Channel Catfish	117,549	–	report
July 1, 2015	Channel Catfish	6,565	–	report
July 1, 2004	Channel Catfish	75,036	–	report
July 1, 1993	Bluegill	9,984	–	report
July 1, 1993	Bluegill	416,780	–	report
July 1, 1992	Threadfin Shad	1,000	–	report
July 1, 1992	Gizzard Shad	1,000	–	report
July 1, 1991	Threadfin Shad	1,490	–	report
July 1, 1991	Gizzard Shad	1,260	–	report
July 1, 1990	Crappie	78,648	–	report
July 1, 1987	Crappie	15,072	–	report
July 1, 1986	Crappie	170	–	report
July 1, 1986	Channel Catfish	62,008	–	report
July 1, 1986	Threadfin Shad	1,500	–	report
July 1, 1985	Bluegill	88,014	–	report
July 1, 1984	Largemouth Bass	242,000	–	report
July 1, 1984	Channel Catfish	60,252	–	report
July 1, 1983	Bluegill	123,000	–	report
July 1, 1983	Largemouth Bass	120,952	–	report
July 1, 1983	Redear Sunfish	129,450	–	report
July 1, 1983	Green Sunfish	67,200	–	report
July 1, 1983	Flathead Catfish	16	–	report
July 1, 1983	Channel Catfish	81,831	–	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.