Last stocked
July 1, 1999
Plants on record
7
Since 1973
Species recorded
4
Elevation
255.5 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at Center City?
- Fishing Center City is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 4 of 7 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 2 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1999. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1998. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 1999. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1997.
- When is Center City stocked?
- Last stocked July 1, 1999. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1973, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 1999 it was July 1, 1999, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 23 years between 1973 and 1999.
- How do you get on Center City?
- Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Center, TX. An 89-acre lake formed by damming Mill Creek at the City of Center. A public boat ramp is documented on the lake at County Road 1006.
- Which lakes near Center City were stocked more recently?
- Center Municipal Park Lake (0 mi), Pinkston (11.7 mi), Higginbotham Park (12.8 mi), Naconiche (14.2 mi), and San Augustine City (16.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Center Municipal Park Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, Pinkston is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, Higginbotham Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Blue Catfish, Naconiche is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass, and San Augustine City is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Center, TX
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
An 89-acre lake formed by damming Mill Creek at the City of Center. A public boat ramp is documented on the lake at County Road 1006.
Sources: damlookup.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , boatrampfinder.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , boatrampfinder.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , boatrampfinder.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , damlookup.com, accessed September 23, 2026
How Center City is stocked
The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 1999 it was July 1, 1999, about when it usually is.
No plants recorded in 23 years between 1973 and 1999.
Center Municipal Park Lake (0 mi), Pinkston (11.7 mi), Higginbotham Park (12.8 mi), Naconiche (14.2 mi), and San Augustine City (16.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Center Municipal Park Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, Pinkston is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, Higginbotham Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Blue Catfish, Naconiche is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass, and San Augustine City is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.
Fish at Center City
Fishing Center City is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 4 of 7 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 2 more.
Largemouth Bass 4 plants
- Plants
- 4 of 7
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1999
Blue Catfish 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 7
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1998
Bluegill 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 7
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1999
Channel Catfish 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 7
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1997
Fish stocked per year
- 7501973
- 4,3751997
- 11,9271998
- 53,9821999
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 1999 | Largemouth Bass | 1,120 | – | report |
| July 1, 1999 | Largemouth Bass | 62 | – | report |
| July 1, 1999 | Bluegill | 52,800 | – | report |
| July 1, 1998 | Largemouth Bass | 8,900 | – | report |
| July 1, 1998 | Blue Catfish | 3,027 | – | report |
| July 1, 1997 | Channel Catfish | 4,375 | – | report |
| July 1, 1973 | Largemouth Bass | 750 | – | 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.