Copper Breaks State Park Lake fishing

Fishing at Copper Breaks State Park Lake has Muskellunge, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, Flathead Catfish, Tiger Muskie, and 7 more on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1975, most often in July and November. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and night for Flathead Catfish.

Last stocked

July 1, 2025

Plants on record

67

Since 1975

Species recorded

13

Elevation

1,362 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Copper Breaks State Park Lake?
Fishing Copper Breaks State Park Lake is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 29 of 67 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and 11 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2025. Rainbow Trout was last stocked November 1, 2005. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2020. Hybrid Sunfish was last stocked July 1, 1982. 9 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Copper Breaks State Park Lake stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2025. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1975, most often in July and November. 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 12 years between 1975 and 2025.
How do you get on Copper Breaks State Park Lake?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Quanah. Facilities include camping. Copper Breaks State Park's 60-acre Lake Copper Breaks (and the smaller Big Pond) is a no-wake lake with a small boat ramp for canoes, kayaks, and small fishing boats; jet skis are not allowed. No fishing license is needed inside the park, and the park loans fishing gear.
Which lakes near Copper Breaks State Park Lake were stocked more recently?
Kemp (Baylor County) (38.8 mi), Seymour Pond North (46.7 mi), and Winchester lake (53.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Kemp (Baylor County) is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Bluegill, Seymour Pond North is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, and Winchester lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout.

Access and facts

Nearest town
Quanah
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
camping

Copper Breaks State Park's 60-acre Lake Copper Breaks (and the smaller Big Pond) is a no-wake lake with a small boat ramp for canoes, kayaks, and small fishing boats; jet skis are not allowed. No fishing license is needed inside the park, and the park loans fishing gear.

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

How Copper Breaks State Park Lake 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 12 years between 1975 and 2025.

Kemp (Baylor County) (38.8 mi), Seymour Pond North (46.7 mi), and Winchester lake (53.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Kemp (Baylor County) is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Bluegill, Seymour Pond North is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, and Winchester lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Copper Breaks State Park Lake

Fishing Copper Breaks State Park Lake is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 29 of 67 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and 11 more.

Channel Catfish 29 plants
Plants
29 of 67
Last stocked
July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Rainbow Trout 16 plants
Plants
16 of 67
Last stocked
November 1, 2005

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Largemouth Bass 5 plants
Plants
5 of 67
Last stocked
July 1, 2020

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 4 plants
Plants
4 of 67
Last stocked
July 1, 1982

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Blue Catfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 67
Last stocked
July 1, 1981

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Bluegill 2 plants
Plants
2 of 67
Last stocked
July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Muskellunge 2 plants
Plants
2 of 67
Last stocked
July 1, 1976

Seasons and rigs are on the Muskellunge guide.

Smallmouth Bass 2 plants
Plants
2 of 67
Last stocked
July 1, 1984

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Flathead Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 67
Last stocked
July 1, 1976

Seasons and rigs are on the Flathead Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 67
Last stocked
July 1, 2025
Sunfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 67
Last stocked
July 1, 1979
Tiger Muskie 1 plant
Plants
1 of 67
Last stocked
July 1, 1976

Seasons and rigs are on the Tiger Muskie guide.

Yellow Perch 1 plant
Plants
1 of 67
Last stocked
July 1, 1992

Seasons and rigs are on the Yellow Perch guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 21,4001975
  • 2,8151976
  • 5,8001979
  • 8,9991980
  • 12,5001981
  • 3,0001982
  • 3,1231983
  • 2,9701984
  • 10,1001987
  • 4,0581988
  • 12,1661989
  • 64,2931990
  • 9,6711991
  • 16,9481992
  • 5,9991993
  • 2,4181994
  • 5001995
  • 2,2761996
  • 3,3661997
  • 2,2801998
  • 1,5031999
  • 2,9252000
  • 2,8222001
  • 2,8062003
  • 1,7942004
  • 8,0882005
  • 1,1572007
  • 1,1512008
  • 1,1542009
  • 1,1522010
  • 1,1522011
  • 1,1522012
  • 1,1922013
  • 1,1812014
  • 1,1582016
  • 1,1542017
  • 1,1622018
  • 29,0012020
  • 5,7292025

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 4,231 – report
July 1, 2025 Bluegill 298 – report
July 1, 2025 Channel Catfish 1,200 – report
July 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 12,771 – report
July 1, 2020 Bluegill 15,073 – report
July 1, 2020 Channel Catfish 1,157 – report
July 1, 2018 Channel Catfish 1,162 – report
July 1, 2017 Channel Catfish 1,154 – report
July 1, 2016 Channel Catfish 1,158 – report
July 1, 2014 Channel Catfish 1,181 – report
July 1, 2013 Channel Catfish 1,192 – report
July 1, 2012 Channel Catfish 1,152 – report
July 1, 2011 Channel Catfish 1,152 – report
July 1, 2010 Channel Catfish 1,152 – report
July 1, 2009 Channel Catfish 1,154 – report
July 1, 2008 Channel Catfish 1,151 – report
July 1, 2007 Channel Catfish 1,157 – report
November 1, 2005 Rainbow Trout 1,704 – report
July 1, 2005 Largemouth Bass 5,230 – report
July 1, 2005 Channel Catfish 1,154 – report
November 1, 2004 Rainbow Trout 1,794 – report
November 1, 2003 Rainbow Trout 1,644 – report
July 1, 2003 Channel Catfish 1,162 – report
November 1, 2001 Rainbow Trout 1,322 – report
July 1, 2001 Channel Catfish 1,500 – report
November 1, 2000 Rainbow Trout 1,425 – report
July 1, 2000 Channel Catfish 1,500 – report
July 1, 1999 Channel Catfish 1,503 – report
November 1, 1998 Rainbow Trout 780 – report
July 1, 1998 Channel Catfish 1,500 – report
November 1, 1997 Rainbow Trout 1,866 – report
July 1, 1997 Channel Catfish 1,500 – report
November 1, 1996 Rainbow Trout 776 – report
July 1, 1996 Channel Catfish 1,500 – report
November 1, 1995 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
November 1, 1994 Rainbow Trout 2,418 – report
November 1, 1993 Rainbow Trout 3,000 – report
July 1, 1993 Channel Catfish 1,500 – report
July 1, 1993 Channel Catfish 1,499 – report
November 1, 1992 Rainbow Trout 2,840 – report
July 1, 1992 Yellow Perch 12,600 – report
July 1, 1992 Channel Catfish 1,508 – report
November 1, 1991 Rainbow Trout 2,003 – report
July 1, 1991 Largemouth Bass 6,168 – report
July 1, 1991 Channel Catfish 1,500 – report
November 1, 1990 Rainbow Trout 4,089 – report
July 1, 1990 Channel Catfish 60,204 – report
November 1, 1989 Rainbow Trout 6,166 – report
July 1, 1989 Channel Catfish 6,000 – report
November 1, 1988 Rainbow Trout 4,058 – report
July 1, 1987 Channel Catfish 10,100 – report
July 1, 1984 Smallmouth Bass 2,970 – report
July 1, 1983 Smallmouth Bass 3,123 – report
July 1, 1982 Hybrid Sunfish 3,000 – report
July 1, 1981 Hybrid Sunfish 6,000 – report
July 1, 1981 Largemouth Bass 3,500 – report
July 1, 1981 Blue Catfish 3,000 – report
July 1, 1980 Hybrid Sunfish 5,999 – report
July 1, 1980 Blue Catfish 3,000 – report
July 1, 1979 Sunfish 5,800 – report
July 1, 1976 Tiger Muskie 600 – report
July 1, 1976 Flathead Catfish 1,600 – report
July 1, 1976 Muskellunge 615 – report
July 1, 1975 Hybrid Sunfish 5,000 – report
July 1, 1975 Largemouth Bass 5,000 – report
July 1, 1975 Channel Catfish 10,000 – report
July 1, 1975 Muskellunge 1,400 – 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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