Largemouth Bass Stocked · 21 plants · last 2021 Best: dawn, dusk Choke Canyon Reservoir fishing
Choke Canyon Reservoir fishing is stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Blue Catfish, Striped Bass, Crappie, and 1 more on a reservoir. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1981. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- 2026
- Channel Catfish
- Plants on record
- 36
- Since 1981
- Species recorded
- 7
- Elevation
- 195.4 ft
Fish at Choke Canyon Reservoir
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 21 plants · last 2021 Best: dawn, dusk 
Channel Catfish Stocked · 4 plants · last 2026 Best: dusk, night 
Bluegill Stocked · 3 plants · last 1983 Best: dawn, day, dusk Lone Star Bass Stocked · 3 plants · last 2024
Last stocked 2024 · 3 plants
Blue Catfish Stocked · 2 plants · last 1983 Last stocked 1983 · 2 plants
Blue Catfish species guide
Crappie Stocked · 2 plants · last 1992 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Striped Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last 1983 Best: dawn, dusk How Choke Canyon Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 22 years between 1981 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1981
114,606
Fish stocked in 1982
1,210,864
Fish stocked in 1983
551,312
Fish stocked in 1990
375,790
Fish stocked in 1992
181,674
Fish stocked in 1998
383,565
Fish stocked in 2002
384,236
Fish stocked in 2003
287,151
Fish stocked in 2004
99,632
Fish stocked in 2005
102,314
Fish stocked in 2009
5,151
Fish stocked in 2010
526,015
Fish stocked in 2011
653,297
Fish stocked in 2013
423,378
Fish stocked in 2016
214,362
Fish stocked in 2017
323,767
Fish stocked in 2018
339,881
Fish stocked in 2019
324,737
Fish stocked in 2020
165,364
Fish stocked in 2021
316,985
Fish stocked in 2022
325,954
Fish stocked in 2023
323,482
Fish stocked in 2024
202,212
Fish stocked in 2026
8,971
Stocking history
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Three Rivers, TX
- Facilities
- camping
TPWD runs one major park and three more boat ramps. Choke Canyon State Park's Calliham and South Shore units each have a 6-lane, lighted ramp (entry fee, closed 10pm-6am), camping and picnic areas. Highway 99 and Mason Point ramps charge a fee; San Miguel ramp in the wildlife area is free.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before you go.
About Choke Canyon Reservoir
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Common questions
What fish are at Choke Canyon Reservoir?
Fishing Choke Canyon Reservoir usually means Largemouth Bass: Largemouth Bass accounts for 21 of 36 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 5 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2021. Channel Catfish was last stocked 2026. Bluegill was last stocked 1983. Lone Star Bass was last stocked 2024. 3 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Choke Canyon Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1981. No plants recorded in 22 years between 1981 and 2026.
How do you get on Choke Canyon Reservoir?
The nearest town is Three Rivers, TX. Facilities include camping. TPWD runs one major park and three more boat ramps. Choke Canyon State Park's Calliham and South Shore units each have a 6-lane, lighted ramp (entry fee, closed 10pm-6am), camping and picnic areas. Highway 99 and Mason Point ramps charge a fee; San Miguel ramp in the wildlife area is free.