Channel Catfish Stocked · 5 plants · last 2007 Best: dusk, night Delta fishing
Delta fishing: not stocked since 2008. It was stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Palmetto Bass, and Bluegill on a reservoir. Also recorded: White bass, White crappie, Grass carp, and Suckermouth catfish. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- 2008
- Largemouth Bass
- Plants on record
- 13
- Since 1966
- Species stocked
- 4 (+4 also recorded)
- Elevation
- 46.9 ft
Fish at Delta
Channel Catfish Stocked · 5 plants · last 2007 Best: dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 5 plants · last 2008 Best: dawn, dusk Palmetto Bass Stocked · 2 plants · last 1979
Last stocked 1979 · 2 plants
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last 2007 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
White bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
White bass species guide
White crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
White crappie species guide Grass carp Confirmed present
Suckermouth catfish Confirmed present
How Delta is stocked
No plants recorded in 33 years between 1966 and 2008.
Fish stocked in 1966
10,000
Fish stocked in 1967
32,200
Fish stocked in 1971
2,500
Fish stocked in 1973
12,350
Fish stocked in 1978
11,000
Fish stocked in 1979
35,933
Fish stocked in 1990
24,778
Fish stocked in 1991
24,000
Fish stocked in 2007
356,656
Fish stocked in 2008
108,165
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Largemouth Bass | 108,165 | – | report |
| 2007 | Largemouth Bass | 118,584 | – | report |
| 2007 | Bluegill | 119,455 | – | report |
| 2007 | Channel Catfish | 118,617 | – | report |
| 1991 | Channel Catfish | 24,000 | – | report |
| 1990 | Channel Catfish | 24,778 | – | report |
| 1979 | Palmetto Bass | 35,933 | – | report |
| 1978 | Palmetto Bass | 11,000 | – | report |
| 1973 | Channel Catfish | 12,350 | – | report |
| 1971 | Largemouth Bass | 2,500 | – | report |
| 1967 | Largemouth Bass | 22,200 | – | report |
| 1967 | Channel Catfish | 10,000 | – | report |
| 1966 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Monte Alto
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms
Shore access is limited to Delta Lake Park's pier and two bridge crossings, and is further restricted by dense bulrush and cattail.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Delta?
Fishing Delta is as likely for Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass. Each accounts for 5 of 13 plants on record. Channel Catfish was last stocked 2007. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2008. Palmetto Bass was last stocked 1979. Bluegill was last stocked 2007. White bass, White crappie, Grass carp, and Suckermouth catfish are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Delta stocked?
Not stocked since 2008. No plants recorded in 33 years between 1966 and 2008.
How do you get on Delta?
Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Monte Alto. Facilities include restrooms. Shore access is limited to Delta Lake Park's pier and two bridge crossings, and is further restricted by dense bulrush and cattail.
Which lakes near Delta were stocked more recently?
Edinburg City Park Lake (13.6 mi), Harlingen City Lake (22.4 mi), Jasper City Park Pond (34.3 mi), and Town Resaca (44.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Edinburg City Park Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill, Harlingen City Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, Jasper City Park Pond is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, and Town Resaca is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill.