What fish are at Champion Creek?

Fishing Champion Creek is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 14 of 44 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 8 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2025. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2020. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2019. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2017. 6 more species are on the stocking report.

Champion Creek fishing

Fishing at Champion Creek is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Threadfin Shad, Bluegill, and 4 more. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1967, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.

Last stocked

July 1, 2025

Plants on record

Since 1967

Species recorded

Elevation

1,993.9 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Champion Creek?: Fishing Champion Creek is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 14 of 44 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 8 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2025. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2020. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2019. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2017. 6 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Champion Creek stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2025. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1967, 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 32 years between 1967 and 2025.
How do you get on Champion Creek?: There is a boat ramp and a fee is required. The nearest town is Colorado City, TX. Facilities include camping. Fisher Park, on the southwest shore off Texas Highway 208, has the lake's paved boat ramp and a campground. Shoreline launching is required if the water level drops below the ramp. Day-use fee is $4/person (free under 12 or over 65); boat permit is $3/day, free for canoes and kayaks.
Which lakes near Champion Creek were stocked more recently?: Colorado City (5.6 mi), J. B. Thomas (28.3 mi), and Alan Henry (54.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Colorado City is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Threadfin Shad, Crappie, Bluegill, and Lone Star Bass, J. B. Thomas is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, and Lone Star Bass, and Alan Henry is also stocked with Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Threadfin Shad, and Bluegill.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Colorado City, TX
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: Yes
Facilities: camping

Fisher Park, on the southwest shore off Texas Highway 208, has the lake's paved boat ramp and a campground. Shoreline launching is required if the water level drops below the ramp. Day-use fee is $4/person (free under 12 or over 65); boat permit is $3/day, free for canoes and kayaks.

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

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How Champion Creek 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 32 years between 1967 and 2025.

Colorado City (5.6 mi), J. B. Thomas (28.3 mi), and Alan Henry (54.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Colorado City is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Threadfin Shad, Crappie, Bluegill, and Lone Star Bass, J. B. Thomas is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, and Lone Star Bass, and Alan Henry is also stocked with Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Threadfin Shad, and Bluegill.

Fish at Champion Creek

Fishing Champion Creek is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 14 of 44 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 8 more.

Channel Catfish 14 plants

Plants: 14 of 44
Last stocked: July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 12 plants

Plants: 12 of 44
Last stocked: July 1, 2020

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Blue Catfish 5 plants

Plants: 5 of 44
Last stocked: July 1, 2019

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Bluegill 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 44
Last stocked: July 1, 2017

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Lone Star Bass 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 44
Last stocked: July 1, 2024

Hybrid Sunfish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 44
Last stocked: July 1, 1981

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Threadfin Shad 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 44
Last stocked: July 1, 1984

Crappie 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 44
Last stocked: July 1, 2016

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Flathead Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 44
Last stocked: July 1, 2023

Seasons and rigs are on the Flathead Catfish guide.

Sunfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 44
Last stocked: July 1, 1980

Fish stocked per year

10,0001967
35,0001968
26,4001969
59,6001970
33,5491971
5,0001973
15,0001974
68,8061980
279,9401981
2,0001982
8,5001984
188,8481987
158,7791996
77,0301999
71,4722005
105,8822007
119,5332008
56,0002009
30,7662013
208,4752016
70,4552017
68,9692019
85,4412020
33,4722022
33,0022023
34,5602024
27,9702025

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2025	Channel Catfish	27,970	–	report
July 1, 2024	Lone Star Bass	34,560	–	report
July 1, 2023	Lone Star Bass	32,694	–	report
July 1, 2023	Flathead Catfish	308	–	report
July 1, 2022	Lone Star Bass	33,472	–	report
July 1, 2020	Largemouth Bass	37,926	–	report
July 1, 2020	Channel Catfish	47,515	–	report
July 1, 2019	Largemouth Bass	32,845	–	report
July 1, 2019	Blue Catfish	36,124	–	report
July 1, 2017	Largemouth Bass	39	–	report
July 1, 2017	Bluegill	70,416	–	report
July 1, 2016	Largemouth Bass	63,049	–	report
July 1, 2016	Crappie	220	–	report
July 1, 2016	Bluegill	25,360	–	report
July 1, 2016	Channel Catfish	58,576	–	report
July 1, 2016	Blue Catfish	61,270	–	report
July 1, 2013	Blue Catfish	30,766	–	report
July 1, 2009	Blue Catfish	56,000	–	report
July 1, 2008	Largemouth Bass	60,180	–	report
July 1, 2008	Blue Catfish	59,353	–	report
July 1, 2007	Bluegill	105,882	–	report
July 1, 2005	Largemouth Bass	35,770	–	report
July 1, 2005	Channel Catfish	35,702	–	report
July 1, 1999	Largemouth Bass	77,030	–	report
July 1, 1996	Largemouth Bass	158,779	–	report
July 1, 1987	Largemouth Bass	24,049	–	report
July 1, 1987	Channel Catfish	164,799	–	report
July 1, 1984	Threadfin Shad	8,500	–	report
July 1, 1982	Threadfin Shad	2,000	–	report
July 1, 1981	Hybrid Sunfish	133,701	–	report
July 1, 1981	Largemouth Bass	75,000	–	report
July 1, 1981	Channel Catfish	71,239	–	report
July 1, 1980	Hybrid Sunfish	17,326	–	report
July 1, 1980	Sunfish	2,700	–	report
July 1, 1980	Channel Catfish	48,780	–	report
July 1, 1974	Channel Catfish	15,000	–	report
July 1, 1973	Channel Catfish	5,000	–	report
July 1, 1971	Largemouth Bass	5,194	–	report
July 1, 1971	Channel Catfish	28,355	–	report
July 1, 1970	Largemouth Bass	39,000	–	report
July 1, 1970	Channel Catfish	20,600	–	report
July 1, 1969	Channel Catfish	26,400	–	report
July 1, 1968	Channel Catfish	35,000	–	report
July 1, 1967	Channel Catfish	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.