Choke Canyon Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Choke Canyon Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Blue Catfish, Striped Bass, Crappie, and 1 more. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1981, most often in July. 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

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

36

Since 1981

Species recorded

7

Elevation

195.4 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Choke Canyon Reservoir?
Fishing Choke Canyon Reservoir is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 21 of 36 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 5 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2021. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2026. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 1983. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2024. 3 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Choke Canyon Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1981, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 22 years between 1981 and 2026.
How do you get on Choke Canyon Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. 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.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Three Rivers, TX
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
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.

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

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How Choke Canyon Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 22 years between 1981 and 2026.

Fish at Choke Canyon Reservoir

Fishing Choke Canyon Reservoir is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 21 of 36 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 5 more.

Largemouth Bass 21 plants
Plants
21 of 36
Last stocked
July 1, 2021

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 4 plants
Plants
4 of 36
Last stocked
July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Bluegill 3 plants
Plants
3 of 36
Last stocked
July 1, 1983

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Lone Star Bass 3 plants
Plants
3 of 36
Last stocked
July 1, 2024
Blue Catfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 36
Last stocked
July 1, 1983

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Crappie 2 plants
Plants
2 of 36
Last stocked
July 1, 1992

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Striped Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 36
Last stocked
July 1, 1983

Seasons and rigs are on the Striped Bass guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 114,6061981
  • 1,210,8641982
  • 551,3121983
  • 375,7901990
  • 181,6741992
  • 383,5651998
  • 384,2362002
  • 287,1512003
  • 99,6322004
  • 102,3142005
  • 5,1512009
  • 526,0152010
  • 653,2972011
  • 423,3782013
  • 214,3622016
  • 323,7672017
  • 339,8812018
  • 324,7372019
  • 165,3642020
  • 316,9852021
  • 325,9542022
  • 323,4822023
  • 202,2122024
  • 8,9712026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Channel Catfish 8,971 – report
July 1, 2024 Lone Star Bass 202,212 – report
July 1, 2023 Lone Star Bass 323,482 – report
July 1, 2022 Lone Star Bass 325,954 – report
July 1, 2021 Largemouth Bass 316,985 – report
July 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 165,364 – report
July 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 324,737 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 339,881 – report
July 1, 2017 Largemouth Bass 323,767 – report
July 1, 2016 Largemouth Bass 214,362 – report
July 1, 2013 Largemouth Bass 423,378 – report
July 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 653,297 – report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 2,220 – report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 523,795 – report
July 1, 2009 Largemouth Bass 5,151 – report
July 1, 2005 Largemouth Bass 102,314 – report
July 1, 2004 Largemouth Bass 99,632 – report
July 1, 2003 Largemouth Bass 180,014 – report
July 1, 2003 Largemouth Bass 107,137 – report
July 1, 2002 Largemouth Bass 384,236 – report
July 1, 1998 Largemouth Bass 383,565 – report
July 1, 1992 Crappie 148,294 – report
July 1, 1992 Crappie 33,380 – report
July 1, 1990 Largemouth Bass 375,790 – report
July 1, 1983 Bluegill 112,000 – report
July 1, 1983 Largemouth Bass 143,368 – report
July 1, 1983 Striped Bass 102,600 – report
July 1, 1983 Channel Catfish 91,256 – report
July 1, 1983 Blue Catfish 102,088 – report
July 1, 1982 Bluegill 659,034 – report
July 1, 1982 Largemouth Bass 146,030 – report
July 1, 1982 Channel Catfish 307,000 – report
July 1, 1982 Blue Catfish 98,800 – report
July 1, 1981 Bluegill 2,500 – report
July 1, 1981 Largemouth Bass 19,906 – report
July 1, 1981 Channel Catfish 92,200 – 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.

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