What fish are at Bryson?

Fishing Bryson is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 5 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 4 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2016. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2016. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2017. Hybrid Sunfish was last stocked July 1, 1980. 2 more species are on the stocking report.

Bryson fishing

Fishing at Bryson is on a reservoir, stocked with Hybrid Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Threadfin Shad, Mississippi Silvery Minnow, and Channel Catfish. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1980, most often in July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Last stocked

July 1, 2017

Plants on record

Since 1980

Species recorded

Elevation

1,223.8 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Bryson?: Fishing Bryson is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 5 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 4 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2016. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2016. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2017. Hybrid Sunfish was last stocked July 1, 1980. 2 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Bryson stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2017. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1980, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2017 it was July 1, 2017, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 29 years between 1980 and 2017.
How do you get on Bryson?: Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Bryson, TX. Reached via a rough gravel road northwest of Bryson; a 4-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended for towing a boat. A single-lane concrete ramp (watch for underwater hazards; small boats recommended) is free, open 24 hours, and run by the City of Bryson. Bank fishing is available near the ramp.
Which lakes near Bryson were stocked more recently?: Jacksboro (15.3 mi), Possum Kingdom (22.8 mi), and Carver Park Lake (30.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Jacksboro is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish, and Largemouth Bass, Possum Kingdom is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Threadfin Shad, and Carver Park Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Hybrid Sunfish.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Bryson, TX
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: No

Reached via a rough gravel road northwest of Bryson; a 4-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended for towing a boat. A single-lane concrete ramp (watch for underwater hazards; small boats recommended) is free, open 24 hours, and run by the City of Bryson. Bank fishing is available near the ramp.

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How Bryson is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2017 it was July 1, 2017, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 29 years between 1980 and 2017.

Jacksboro (15.3 mi), Possum Kingdom (22.8 mi), and Carver Park Lake (30.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Jacksboro is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish, and Largemouth Bass, Possum Kingdom is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Threadfin Shad, and Carver Park Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Hybrid Sunfish.

Fish at Bryson

Fishing Bryson is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 5 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 4 more.

Channel Catfish 5 plants

Plants: 5 of 13
Last stocked: July 1, 2016

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 13
Last stocked: July 1, 2016

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Bluegill 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 13
Last stocked: July 1, 2017

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 13
Last stocked: July 1, 1980

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Mississippi Silvery Minnow 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 13
Last stocked: July 1, 1984

Threadfin Shad 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 13
Last stocked: July 1, 1984

Fish stocked per year

20,0001980
119,9001981
4001984
17,0501996
4,2461998
4,3362008
6,2392010
20,3382016
17,1662017

Stocking history

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2017	Bluegill	17,166	–	report
July 1, 2016	Largemouth Bass	107	–	report
July 1, 2016	Largemouth Bass	17,641	–	report
July 1, 2016	Channel Catfish	2,590	–	report
July 1, 2010	Channel Catfish	6,239	–	report
July 1, 2008	Channel Catfish	4,336	–	report
July 1, 1998	Channel Catfish	4,246	–	report
July 1, 1996	Channel Catfish	17,050	–	report
July 1, 1984	Mississippi Silvery Minnow	100	–	report
July 1, 1984	Threadfin Shad	300	–	report
July 1, 1981	Bluegill	100,000	–	report
July 1, 1981	Largemouth Bass	19,900	–	report
July 1, 1980	Hybrid Sunfish	20,000	–	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.