What fish are at E. V. Spence?

Fishing E. V. Spence is most likely to be for Striped Bass. Striped Bass accounts for 31 of 104 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 10 more. Striped Bass was last stocked July 1, 2007. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2020. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2019. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2013. 8 more species are on the stocking report.

E. V. Spence fishing

Fishing at E. V. Spence is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, Striped Bass, Blue Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish, and 6 more. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 1968, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, and night for Flathead Catfish.

Last stocked

July 1, 2020

Plants on record

104

Since 1968

Species recorded

Elevation

1,938.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at E. V. Spence?: Fishing E. V. Spence is most likely to be for Striped Bass. Striped Bass accounts for 31 of 104 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 10 more. Striped Bass was last stocked July 1, 2007. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2020. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2019. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2013. 8 more species are on the stocking report.
When is E. V. Spence stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2020. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 1968, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2020 it was July 1, 2020, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 12 years between 1968 and 2020.
Which lakes near E. V. Spence were stocked more recently?: O. C. Fisher (23.9 mi), Bell Street (27.5 mi), and Nasworthy (32 mi) were stocked more recently. O. C. Fisher is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Hybrid Sunfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Threadfin Shad, and Bluegill, Bell Street is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Hybrid Sunfish, Palmetto Bass, Bluegill, and Blue Catfish, and Nasworthy is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Palmetto Bass, Threadfin Shad, and Bluegill.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Robert Lee

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 23, 2026 , en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 23, 2026

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How E. V. Spence is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2020 it was July 1, 2020, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 12 years between 1968 and 2020.

O. C. Fisher (23.9 mi), Bell Street (27.5 mi), and Nasworthy (32 mi) were stocked more recently. O. C. Fisher is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Hybrid Sunfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Threadfin Shad, and Bluegill, Bell Street is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Hybrid Sunfish, Palmetto Bass, Bluegill, and Blue Catfish, and Nasworthy is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Palmetto Bass, Threadfin Shad, and Bluegill.

Fish at E. V. Spence

Fishing E. V. Spence is most likely to be for Striped Bass. Striped Bass accounts for 31 of 104 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 10 more.

Striped Bass 31 plants

Plants: 31 of 104
Last stocked: July 1, 2007

Seasons and rigs are on the Striped Bass guide.

Largemouth Bass 22 plants

Plants: 22 of 104
Last stocked: July 1, 2020

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Blue Catfish 13 plants

Plants: 13 of 104
Last stocked: July 1, 2019

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Channel Catfish 12 plants

Plants: 12 of 104
Last stocked: July 1, 2013

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Bluegill 6 plants

Plants: 6 of 104
Last stocked: July 1, 2016

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Flathead Catfish 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 104
Last stocked: July 1, 2019

Seasons and rigs are on the Flathead Catfish guide.

Smallmouth Bass 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 104
Last stocked: July 1, 1985

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Threadfin Shad 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 104
Last stocked: July 1, 1984

Crappie 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 104
Last stocked: July 1, 2019

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 104
Last stocked: July 1, 1972

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

White Bass 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 104
Last stocked: July 1, 2016

Seasons and rigs are on the White Bass guide.

Palmetto Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 104
Last stocked: July 1, 1975

Fish stocked per year

148,9901968
908,1761969
45,0001970
204,2421971
69,0001972
88,0341973
51,5751974
133,8161975
34,9751976
29,9861977
150,8841979
84,6281980
369,9951981
196,1371982
125,2001984
2581985
105,3841986
2,150,2891988
152,1361990
68,6441991
123,5101992
170,4951993
17,5001994
71,3461995
384,4731996
25,2291997
25,2231998
215,0412000
303,9162002
281,3772003
362,2182004
888,8262005
473,7632006
581,2372007
503,4312008
218,1042013
270,3042016
204,1032017
301,0912018
337,0232019
50,6942020

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2020	Largemouth Bass	50,694	–	report
July 1, 2019	Largemouth Bass	155,883	–	report
July 1, 2019	Crappie	250	–	report
July 1, 2019	Flathead Catfish	10,513	–	report
July 1, 2019	Blue Catfish	170,377	–	report
July 1, 2018	Largemouth Bass	103,906	–	report
July 1, 2018	Blue Catfish	197,185	–	report
July 1, 2017	Largemouth Bass	108,809	–	report
July 1, 2017	Blue Catfish	95,294	–	report
July 1, 2016	Largemouth Bass	102,549	–	report
July 1, 2016	Crappie	147	–	report
July 1, 2016	Bluegill	84,066	–	report
July 1, 2016	White Bass	60	–	report
July 1, 2016	Blue Catfish	83,482	–	report
July 1, 2013	Largemouth Bass	109,965	–	report
July 1, 2013	Channel Catfish	108,139	–	report
July 1, 2008	Largemouth Bass	164,710	–	report
July 1, 2008	Bluegill	176,660	–	report
July 1, 2008	Channel Catfish	162,061	–	report
July 1, 2007	Largemouth Bass	181,428	–	report
July 1, 2007	Bluegill	180,800	–	report
July 1, 2007	Striped Bass	35,774	–	report
July 1, 2007	Channel Catfish	183,235	–	report
July 1, 2006	Bluegill	239,789	–	report
July 1, 2006	Channel Catfish	233,974	–	report
July 1, 2005	Largemouth Bass	188,526	–	report
July 1, 2005	Crappie	146	–	report
July 1, 2005	Largemouth Bass	100,885	–	report
July 1, 2005	Bluegill	374,684	–	report
July 1, 2005	Striped Bass	37,243	–	report
July 1, 2005	Channel Catfish	187,342	–	report
July 1, 2004	Largemouth Bass	124,706	–	report
July 1, 2004	Striped Bass	27,041	–	report
July 1, 2004	Channel Catfish	85,471	–	report
July 1, 2004	Blue Catfish	125,000	–	report
July 1, 2003	Largemouth Bass	148,516	–	report
July 1, 2003	Channel Catfish	132,861	–	report
July 1, 2002	Bluegill	301,201	–	report
July 1, 2002	Blue Catfish	2,715	–	report
July 1, 2000	Largemouth Bass	200,031	–	report
July 1, 2000	Striped Bass	15,010	–	report
July 1, 1998	Striped Bass	25,223	–	report
July 1, 1997	Striped Bass	25,229	–	report
July 1, 1996	Largemouth Bass	349,276	–	report
July 1, 1996	Striped Bass	10,403	–	report
July 1, 1996	Striped Bass	24,794	–	report
July 1, 1995	Striped Bass	71,346	–	report
July 1, 1994	Striped Bass	17,500	–	report
July 1, 1993	Striped Bass	62,950	–	report
July 1, 1993	Striped Bass	107,545	–	report
July 1, 1992	Striped Bass	62,700	–	report
July 1, 1992	Blue Catfish	60,810	–	report
July 1, 1991	Striped Bass	68,644	–	report
July 1, 1990	Striped Bass	152,136	–	report
July 1, 1988	Striped Bass	2,000,000	–	report
July 1, 1988	Striped Bass	150,274	–	report
July 1, 1988	Blue Catfish	15	–	report
July 1, 1986	Striped Bass	105,384	–	report
July 1, 1985	Smallmouth Bass	258	–	report
July 1, 1984	Striped Bass	119,500	–	report
July 1, 1984	Threadfin Shad	5,700	–	report
July 1, 1982	Smallmouth Bass	144,837	–	report
July 1, 1982	Striped Bass	50,000	–	report
July 1, 1982	White Bass	100	–	report
July 1, 1982	Threadfin Shad	1,200	–	report
July 1, 1981	Largemouth Bass	86,000	–	report
July 1, 1981	Smallmouth Bass	146,817	–	report
July 1, 1981	Striped Bass	84,182	–	report
July 1, 1981	Blue Catfish	49,996	–	report
July 1, 1981	Threadfin Shad	3,000	–	report
July 1, 1980	Largemouth Bass	37,900	–	report
July 1, 1980	Smallmouth Bass	500	–	report
July 1, 1980	Blue Catfish	42,228	–	report
July 1, 1980	Threadfin Shad	4,000	–	report
July 1, 1979	Striped Bass	30,525	–	report
July 1, 1979	Blue Catfish	120,359	–	report
July 1, 1977	Striped Bass	29,986	–	report
July 1, 1976	Striped Bass	34,975	–	report
July 1, 1975	Palmetto Bass	51,748	–	report
July 1, 1975	Striped Bass	82,068	–	report
July 1, 1974	Striped Bass	51,575	–	report
July 1, 1973	Largemouth Bass	1,650	–	report
July 1, 1973	Striped Bass	69,384	–	report
July 1, 1973	Flathead Catfish	4,000	–	report
July 1, 1973	Blue Catfish	13,000	–	report
July 1, 1972	Hybrid Sunfish	2,700	–	report
July 1, 1972	Largemouth Bass	4,500	–	report
July 1, 1972	Striped Bass	51,800	–	report
July 1, 1972	Channel Catfish	10,000	–	report
July 1, 1971	Hybrid Sunfish	70,000	–	report
July 1, 1971	Largemouth Bass	46,946	–	report
July 1, 1971	Striped Bass	46,946	–	report
July 1, 1971	Flathead Catfish	1,825	–	report
July 1, 1971	Channel Catfish	34,200	–	report
July 1, 1971	Blue Catfish	4,325	–	report
July 1, 1970	Largemouth Bass	26,000	–	report
July 1, 1970	Striped Bass	3,000	–	report
July 1, 1970	Channel Catfish	16,000	–	report
July 1, 1969	Largemouth Bass	786,000	–	report
July 1, 1969	Striped Bass	34,500	–	report
July 1, 1969	Flathead Catfish	26	–	report
July 1, 1969	Channel Catfish	87,650	–	report
July 1, 1968	Largemouth Bass	10,990	–	report
July 1, 1968	Channel Catfish	138,000	–	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.