Last stocked
July 1, 2025
Plants on record
62
Since 1966
Species recorded
6
Elevation
320.7 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at Cedar Creek Reservoir?
- Fishing Cedar Creek Reservoir is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 30 of 62 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 4 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2018. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2019. Sunshine Bass was last stocked July 1, 2025. Walleye was last stocked July 1, 1977. 2 more species are on the stocking report.
- When is Cedar Creek Reservoir stocked?
- Last stocked July 1, 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 1966, 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 20 years between 1966 and 2025.
- How do you get on Cedar Creek Reservoir?
- Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Seven Points, TX. Facilities include camping and dock. Two public boat ramps and several private marinas provide access. Chamber Island (free, donation requested) and the County Public Ramp near Malakoff are the free options; marinas such as Sandy Shores, Lone Star, and Log Cabin charge $5-$10 launch fees and some struggle at low water.
- Which lakes near Cedar Creek Reservoir were stocked more recently?
- Purtis Creek State Park Lake (7.9 mi) was stocked more recently. Purtis Creek State Park Lake is also stocked with Threadfin Shad, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass.
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Seven Points, TX
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping, dock
Two public boat ramps and several private marinas provide access. Chamber Island (free, donation requested) and the County Public Ramp near Malakoff are the free options; marinas such as Sandy Shores, Lone Star, and Log Cabin charge $5-$10 launch fees and some struggle at low water.
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
How Cedar Creek Reservoir 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 20 years between 1966 and 2025.
Purtis Creek State Park Lake (7.9 mi) was stocked more recently. Purtis Creek State Park Lake is also stocked with Threadfin Shad, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass.
Fish at Cedar Creek Reservoir
Fishing Cedar Creek Reservoir is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 30 of 62 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 4 more.
Palmetto Bass 30 plants
- Plants
- 30 of 62
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2018
Largemouth Bass 17 plants
- Plants
- 17 of 62
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2019
Sunshine Bass 9 plants
- Plants
- 9 of 62
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2025
Walleye 3 plants
- Plants
- 3 of 62
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1977
Channel Catfish 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 62
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1973
Threadfin Shad 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 62
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1984
Fish stocked per year
- 697,6001966
- 1251973
- 1,650,0001975
- 2,195,0001976
- 2,289,9001977
- 398,8371978
- 172,4251979
- 143,3321983
- 459,9551984
- 1,208,8091991
- 521,4941992
- 1,003,7571993
- 518,2591994
- 531,2001995
- 516,7241996
- 633,5521997
- 967,9791998
- 607,7341999
- 57,9862000
- 258,4672002
- 244,7232003
- 828,8582004
- 712,4662005
- 132,6642006
- 1,225,2182007
- 493,1242008
- 655,8992009
- 101,3412011
- 269,0312013
- 364,3532014
- 254,6572015
- 560,6362016
- 291,0212017
- 545,7812018
- 435,7652019
- 427,2412021
- 447,7122022
- 261,1582023
- 1,540,4182024
- 753,3502025
Stocking history
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| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Sunshine Bass | 399,900 | – | report |
| July 1, 2025 | Sunshine Bass | 353,450 | – | report |
| July 1, 2024 | Sunshine Bass | 1,009,490 | – | report |
| July 1, 2024 | Sunshine Bass | 530,928 | – | report |
| July 1, 2023 | Sunshine Bass | 261,158 | – | report |
| July 1, 2022 | Sunshine Bass | 447,712 | – | report |
| July 1, 2021 | Sunshine Bass | 427,241 | – | report |
| July 1, 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 435,765 | – | report |
| July 1, 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 435,455 | – | report |
| July 1, 2018 | Palmetto Bass | 110,326 | – | report |
| July 1, 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 149,309 | – | report |
| July 1, 2017 | Palmetto Bass | 141,712 | – | report |
| July 1, 2016 | Sunshine Bass | 160,706 | – | report |
| July 1, 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 399,930 | – | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 29,700 | – | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Palmetto Bass | 224,957 | – | report |
| July 1, 2014 | Sunshine Bass | 197,733 | – | report |
| July 1, 2014 | Palmetto Bass | 166,620 | – | report |
| July 1, 2013 | Palmetto Bass | 269,031 | – | report |
| July 1, 2011 | Palmetto Bass | 101,341 | – | report |
| July 1, 2009 | Largemouth Bass | 531,063 | – | report |
| July 1, 2009 | Palmetto Bass | 124,836 | – | report |
| July 1, 2008 | Largemouth Bass | 185,016 | – | report |
| July 1, 2008 | Palmetto Bass | 308,108 | – | report |
| July 1, 2007 | Palmetto Bass | 1,054,822 | – | report |
| July 1, 2007 | Palmetto Bass | 170,396 | – | report |
| July 1, 2006 | Palmetto Bass | 132,664 | – | report |
| July 1, 2005 | Largemouth Bass | 496,806 | – | report |
| July 1, 2005 | Palmetto Bass | 215,660 | – | report |
| July 1, 2004 | Largemouth Bass | 501,870 | – | report |
| July 1, 2004 | Palmetto Bass | 326,988 | – | report |
| July 1, 2003 | Palmetto Bass | 244,723 | – | report |
| July 1, 2002 | Palmetto Bass | 258,467 | – | report |
| July 1, 2000 | Largemouth Bass | 57,986 | – | report |
| July 1, 1999 | Largemouth Bass | 342,424 | – | report |
| July 1, 1999 | Palmetto Bass | 265,310 | – | report |
| July 1, 1998 | Largemouth Bass | 453,072 | – | report |
| July 1, 1998 | Palmetto Bass | 514,907 | – | report |
| July 1, 1997 | Largemouth Bass | 343,012 | – | report |
| July 1, 1997 | Palmetto Bass | 290,540 | – | report |
| July 1, 1996 | Palmetto Bass | 516,724 | – | report |
| July 1, 1995 | Palmetto Bass | 531,200 | – | report |
| July 1, 1994 | Palmetto Bass | 518,259 | – | report |
| July 1, 1993 | Palmetto Bass | 889,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1993 | Palmetto Bass | 114,757 | – | report |
| July 1, 1992 | Palmetto Bass | 521,494 | – | report |
| July 1, 1991 | Palmetto Bass | 1,033,577 | – | report |
| July 1, 1991 | Palmetto Bass | 175,232 | – | report |
| July 1, 1984 | Palmetto Bass | 452,940 | – | report |
| July 1, 1984 | Threadfin Shad | 7,015 | – | report |
| July 1, 1983 | Palmetto Bass | 143,332 | – | report |
| July 1, 1979 | Palmetto Bass | 172,425 | – | report |
| July 1, 1978 | Largemouth Bass | 398,837 | – | report |
| July 1, 1977 | Walleye | 2,100,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1977 | Largemouth Bass | 20,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1977 | Palmetto Bass | 169,900 | – | report |
| July 1, 1976 | Walleye | 1,852,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1976 | Largemouth Bass | 343,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1975 | Walleye | 1,650,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1973 | Channel Catfish | 125 | – | report |
| July 1, 1966 | Largemouth Bass | 690,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1966 | Channel Catfish | 7,600 | – | report |
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Species stocked here
- Channel Catfish (2)
- Largemouth Bass (17)
- Walleye (3)
- Palmetto Bass (30)
- Threadfin Shad (1)
- Sunshine Bass (9)
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.