What fish are at Elder Lake?

Fishing Elder Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 21 of 42 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked December 19, 2025. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2025. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2020.

When is Elder Lake stocked?

Last stocked December 19, 2025. It is stocked about 1.9 times a year since 2004, 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.

Elder Lake fishing

Fishing at Elder Lake is on a community pond, stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, and Bluegill. It is stocked about 1.9 times a year since 2004, most often in July and November. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.

Last stocked

December 19, 2025

Plants on record

Since 2004

Species recorded

Elevation

304.5 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Elder Lake?: Fishing Elder Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 21 of 42 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked December 19, 2025. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2025. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2020.
When is Elder Lake stocked?: Last stocked December 19, 2025. It is stocked about 1.9 times a year since 2004, 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.
How do you get on Elder Lake?: Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Kilgore. Elder Lake is a 10-acre lake in Synergy Park (1001 Synergy Boulevard, Kilgore), a Kilgore Economic Development Corporation business park, with a fishing pier and walking trails.
Which lakes near Elder Lake were stocked more recently?: Lake Tyler (24.5 mi) and Bane Park Lake (28.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Tyler is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Bane Park Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout.

Access and facts

Water type: community pond
Nearest town: Kilgore
Shore access: Yes

Elder Lake is a 10-acre lake in Synergy Park (1001 Synergy Boulevard, Kilgore), a Kilgore Economic Development Corporation business park, with a fishing pier and walking trails.

Sources: kilgore-edc.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , kilgorecurrent.com, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Elder 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.

Lake Tyler (24.5 mi) and Bane Park Lake (28.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Tyler is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Bane Park Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Elder Lake

Fishing Elder Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 21 of 42 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and one more.

Rainbow Trout 21 plants

Plants: 21 of 42
Last stocked: December 19, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Channel Catfish 20 plants

Plants: 20 of 42
Last stocked: July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Bluegill 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 42
Last stocked: July 1, 2020

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Fish stocked per year

7752004
8182005
3,7082006
3,7802007
3,7882008
3,8182009
3,7992010
4,4662011
3,8042012
3,7932013
3,7932014
3,0002015
3,8182016
3,7102017
3,7382018
3,7292019
8,4902020
3,9072021
4,3712022
3,3392023
4,6912024
5,4382025

Stocking history

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All species Channel Catfish Rainbow Trout Bluegill

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
December 19, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,325	–	report
November 1, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,330	–	report
July 1, 2025	Channel Catfish	783	–	report
November 1, 2024	Rainbow Trout	3,904	–	report
July 1, 2024	Channel Catfish	787	–	report
November 1, 2023	Rainbow Trout	2,514	–	report
July 1, 2023	Channel Catfish	825	–	report
November 1, 2022	Rainbow Trout	3,593	–	report
July 1, 2022	Channel Catfish	778	–	report
November 1, 2021	Rainbow Trout	3,117	–	report
July 1, 2021	Channel Catfish	790	–	report
November 1, 2020	Rainbow Trout	2,895	–	report
July 1, 2020	Bluegill	5,595	–	report
November 1, 2019	Rainbow Trout	2,914	–	report
July 1, 2019	Channel Catfish	815	–	report
November 1, 2018	Rainbow Trout	2,917	–	report
July 1, 2018	Channel Catfish	821	–	report
November 1, 2017	Rainbow Trout	2,896	–	report
July 1, 2017	Channel Catfish	814	–	report
November 1, 2016	Rainbow Trout	3,006	–	report
July 1, 2016	Channel Catfish	812	–	report
November 1, 2015	Rainbow Trout	3,000	–	report
November 1, 2014	Rainbow Trout	3,013	–	report
July 1, 2014	Channel Catfish	780	–	report
November 1, 2013	Rainbow Trout	3,003	–	report
July 1, 2013	Channel Catfish	790	–	report
November 1, 2012	Rainbow Trout	3,006	–	report
July 1, 2012	Channel Catfish	798	–	report
November 1, 2011	Rainbow Trout	3,511	–	report
July 1, 2011	Channel Catfish	955	–	report
November 1, 2010	Rainbow Trout	3,014	–	report
July 1, 2010	Channel Catfish	785	–	report
November 1, 2009	Rainbow Trout	3,008	–	report
July 1, 2009	Channel Catfish	810	–	report
November 1, 2008	Rainbow Trout	3,007	–	report
July 1, 2008	Channel Catfish	781	–	report
November 1, 2007	Rainbow Trout	2,997	–	report
July 1, 2007	Channel Catfish	783	–	report
November 1, 2006	Rainbow Trout	2,928	–	report
July 1, 2006	Channel Catfish	780	–	report
July 1, 2005	Channel Catfish	818	–	report
July 1, 2004	Channel Catfish	775	–	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.