Channel Catfish Stocked · 12 plants · last 2016 Best: dusk, night Davy Crockett fishing
Davy Crockett fishing: not stocked since 2022. It was stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, and Threadfin Shad on a reservoir. Also recorded: Crappie. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie.
- Last stocked
- 2022
- Largemouth Bass
- Plants on record
- 24
- Since 1968
- Species stocked
- 4 (+1 also recorded)
- Elevation
- 487.9 ft
Fish at Davy Crockett
Channel Catfish Stocked · 12 plants · last 2016 Best: dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 6 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk Threadfin Shad Stocked · 4 plants · last 2016
Last stocked 2016 · 4 plants
Hybrid Sunfish Stocked · 2 plants · last 1978 Last stocked 1978 · 2 plants
Hybrid Sunfish species guide
Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Crappie species guideHow Davy Crockett is stocked
No plants recorded in 37 years between 1968 and 2022.
Fish stocked in 1968
48,680
Fish stocked in 1976
520
Fish stocked in 1978
28,644
Fish stocked in 1991
7,500
Fish stocked in 1992
6,106
Fish stocked in 1994
1,100
Fish stocked in 1995
1,200
Fish stocked in 1997
35,000
Fish stocked in 1998
35,004
Fish stocked in 1999
44,057
Fish stocked in 2006
3,559
Fish stocked in 2008
43,334
Fish stocked in 2009
800
Fish stocked in 2010
4,008
Fish stocked in 2011
38,122
Fish stocked in 2016
9,172
Fish stocked in 2018
36,200
Fish stocked in 2022
80
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Largemouth Bass | 80 | – | report |
| 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 36,200 | – | report |
| 2016 | Channel Catfish | 8,772 | – | report |
| 2016 | Threadfin Shad | 400 | – | report |
| 2011 | Channel Catfish | 37,722 | – | report |
| 2011 | Threadfin Shad | 400 | – | report |
| 2010 | Channel Catfish | 4,008 | – | report |
| 2009 | Threadfin Shad | 800 | – | report |
| 2008 | Channel Catfish | 43,089 | – | report |
| 2008 | Threadfin Shad | 245 | – | report |
| 2006 | Channel Catfish | 3,559 | – | report |
| 1999 | Largemouth Bass | 35,281 | – | report |
| 1999 | Channel Catfish | 8,776 | – | report |
| 1998 | Largemouth Bass | 35,004 | – | report |
| 1997 | Largemouth Bass | 35,000 | – | report |
| 1995 | Channel Catfish | 1,200 | – | report |
| 1994 | Channel Catfish | 1,100 | – | report |
| 1992 | Channel Catfish | 6,106 | – | report |
| 1991 | Channel Catfish | 7,500 | – | report |
| 1978 | Hybrid Sunfish | 17,785 | – | report |
| 1978 | Channel Catfish | 10,859 | – | report |
| 1976 | Hybrid Sunfish | 260 | – | report |
| 1976 | Largemouth Bass | 260 | – | report |
| 1968 | Channel Catfish | 48,680 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Bonham
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping
Davy Crockett Lake (locally called Lake Crockett) is a 355-acre reservoir in the Caddo National Grasslands Wildlife Management Area.
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Common questions
What fish are at Davy Crockett?
Fishing Davy Crockett usually means Channel Catfish: Channel Catfish accounts for 12 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 2 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked 2016. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2022. Threadfin Shad was last stocked 2016. Hybrid Sunfish was last stocked 1978. Crappie is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Davy Crockett stocked?
Not stocked since 2022. No plants recorded in 37 years between 1968 and 2022.
How do you get on Davy Crockett?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Bonham. Facilities include camping. Davy Crockett Lake (locally called Lake Crockett) is a 355-acre reservoir in the Caddo National Grasslands Wildlife Management Area.
Which lakes near Davy Crockett were stocked more recently?
Maxey Park (9.4 mi) and Bonham City (14.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Maxey Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Hybrid Sunfish and Bonham City is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass.