Brownwood

Brownwood fishing

Fishing at Brownwood is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Palmetto Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and 3 more. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1969, most often in July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

66

Since 1969

Species recorded

9

Elevation

1,424.1 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Brownwood?
Fishing Brownwood is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 19 of 66 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 7 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2024. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2018. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2002. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2024. 5 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Brownwood stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1969, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 16 years between 1969 and 2026.
How do you get on Brownwood?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Brownwood, TX. Facilities include camping and dock. The Dam and Flatrock Park ramps (lighted, multi-lane, run by Brown County WCID No. 1) are free; Mountain View Lodge charges a launch fee. Lake Brownwood State Park has its own lighted ramp, a fishing pier, and some ADA-accessible fishing access. Zebra mussels have invaded the reservoir.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Brownwood, TX
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Facilities
camping, dock

The Dam and Flatrock Park ramps (lighted, multi-lane, run by Brown County WCID No. 1) are free; Mountain View Lodge charges a launch fee. Lake Brownwood State Park has its own lighted ramp, a fishing pier, and some ADA-accessible fishing access. Zebra mussels have invaded the reservoir.

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 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Brownwood is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 16 years between 1969 and 2026.

Fish at Brownwood

Fishing Brownwood is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 19 of 66 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 7 more.

Channel Catfish 19 plants
Plants
19 of 66
Last stocked
July 1, 2024

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 15 plants
Plants
15 of 66
Last stocked
July 1, 2018

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Palmetto Bass 12 plants
Plants
12 of 66
Last stocked
July 1, 2002
Blue Catfish 7 plants
Plants
7 of 66
Last stocked
July 1, 2024

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 4 plants
Plants
4 of 66
Last stocked
July 1, 1980

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 3 plants
Plants
3 of 66
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Walleye 3 plants
Plants
3 of 66
Last stocked
July 1, 1978

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Smallmouth Bass 2 plants
Plants
2 of 66
Last stocked
July 1, 1982

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Threadfin Shad 1 plant
Plants
1 of 66
Last stocked
July 1, 1984

Fish stocked per year

  • 10,0001969
  • 500,0001970
  • 5,0001971
  • 94,5001972
  • 200,9561975
  • 431,0001976
  • 1,867,5451977
  • 1,775,9751978
  • 147,1001980
  • 70,0001982
  • 75,6001983
  • 1,0001984
  • 145,6011986
  • 145,1011987
  • 148,3421988
  • 154,4701989
  • 39,6001991
  • 40,5001992
  • 45,1751994
  • 90,0561995
  • 214,0821996
  • 36,6802002
  • 3042005
  • 3002006
  • 653,2502007
  • 3002008
  • 3012009
  • 326,0612010
  • 3022011
  • 327,6522012
  • 3012013
  • 3062014
  • 3212015
  • 466,2762016
  • 3222017
  • 77,3332018
  • 3112019
  • 169,8502022
  • 219,4342023
  • 301,1772024
  • 136,4192025
  • 134,1012026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 134,101 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 136,419 – report
July 1, 2024 Lone Star Bass 78,479 – report
July 1, 2024 Channel Catfish 407 – report
July 1, 2024 Blue Catfish 222,291 – report
July 1, 2023 Channel Catfish 383 – report
July 1, 2023 Blue Catfish 219,051 – report
July 1, 2022 Blue Catfish 169,850 – report
July 1, 2019 Channel Catfish 311 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 77,017 – report
July 1, 2018 Channel Catfish 316 – report
July 1, 2017 Channel Catfish 322 – report
July 1, 2016 Largemouth Bass 141,355 – report
July 1, 2016 Channel Catfish 305 – report
July 1, 2016 Blue Catfish 324,616 – report
July 1, 2015 Channel Catfish 321 – report
July 1, 2014 Channel Catfish 306 – report
July 1, 2013 Channel Catfish 301 – report
July 1, 2012 Largemouth Bass 327,352 – report
July 1, 2012 Channel Catfish 300 – report
July 1, 2011 Channel Catfish 302 – report
July 1, 2010 Channel Catfish 300 – report
July 1, 2010 Blue Catfish 325,761 – report
July 1, 2009 Channel Catfish 301 – report
July 1, 2008 Channel Catfish 300 – report
July 1, 2007 Largemouth Bass 326,520 – report
July 1, 2007 Channel Catfish 556 – report
July 1, 2007 Blue Catfish 326,174 – report
July 1, 2006 Channel Catfish 300 – report
July 1, 2005 Channel Catfish 304 – report
July 1, 2002 Palmetto Bass 36,680 – report
July 1, 1996 Largemouth Bass 177,163 – report
July 1, 1996 Largemouth Bass 50 – report
July 1, 1996 Palmetto Bass 36,869 – report
July 1, 1995 Largemouth Bass 86 – report
July 1, 1995 Palmetto Bass 89,970 – report
July 1, 1994 Largemouth Bass 169 – report
July 1, 1994 Palmetto Bass 45,006 – report
July 1, 1992 Palmetto Bass 40,500 – report
July 1, 1991 Palmetto Bass 39,600 – report
July 1, 1989 Palmetto Bass 154,470 – report
July 1, 1988 Palmetto Bass 148,325 – report
July 1, 1988 Blue Catfish 17 – report
July 1, 1987 Palmetto Bass 145,101 – report
July 1, 1986 Palmetto Bass 145,601 – report
July 1, 1984 Threadfin Shad 1,000 – report
July 1, 1983 Palmetto Bass 75,600 – report
July 1, 1982 Smallmouth Bass 70,000 – report
July 1, 1980 Hybrid Sunfish 150 – report
July 1, 1980 Smallmouth Bass 72,950 – report
July 1, 1980 Palmetto Bass 73,850 – report
July 1, 1980 Channel Catfish 150 – report
July 1, 1978 Hybrid Sunfish 7,000 – report
July 1, 1978 Walleye 1,550,000 – report
July 1, 1978 Largemouth Bass 218,975 – report
July 1, 1977 Walleye 1,500,000 – report
July 1, 1977 Largemouth Bass 367,545 – report
July 1, 1976 Walleye 75,000 – report
July 1, 1976 Largemouth Bass 118,000 – report
July 1, 1976 Largemouth Bass 238,000 – report
July 1, 1975 Largemouth Bass 200,956 – report
July 1, 1972 Hybrid Sunfish 22,500 – report
July 1, 1972 Channel Catfish 72,000 – report
July 1, 1971 Hybrid Sunfish 5,000 – report
July 1, 1970 Largemouth Bass 500,000 – report
July 1, 1969 Largemouth Bass 10,000 – 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.

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