Elmendorf fishing

Fishing at Elmendorf is on a community pond, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, Rainbow Trout, Bluegill, and Lone Star Bass. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1966, most often in July and November. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

43

Since 1966

Species recorded

6

Elevation

657.4 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Elmendorf?
Fishing Elmendorf is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 28 of 43 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 4 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2025. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2022. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Hybrid Sunfish was last stocked July 1, 1996. 2 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Elmendorf stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1966, most often in July and November. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 30 years between 1966 and 2026.
How do you get on Elmendorf?
Shore fishing is available and no fee is required. The nearest town is San Antonio. Facilities include restrooms. Elmendorf Lake Park (3700 W. Commerce St., San Antonio) is a 29.6-acre city-owned lake and park, transferred to the City of San Antonio in 1917 with the condition the dam be rebuilt. Fishing is allowed from the bank or the pier; the park is free and open daily, 5 a.m.

Access and facts

Water type
community pond
Nearest town
San Antonio
Shore access
Yes
Fee required
No
Facilities
restrooms

Elmendorf Lake Park (3700 W. Commerce St., San Antonio) is a 29.6-acre city-owned lake and park, transferred to the City of San Antonio in 1917 with the condition the dam be rebuilt. Fishing is allowed from the bank or the pier; the park is free and open daily, 5 a.m.

Sources: sa.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , sa.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , sa.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , sa.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , sa.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Elmendorf is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 30 years between 1966 and 2026.

Fish at Elmendorf

Fishing Elmendorf is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 28 of 43 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 4 more.

Channel Catfish 28 plants
Plants
28 of 43
Last stocked
July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 8 plants
Plants
8 of 43
Last stocked
July 1, 2022

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Lone Star Bass 3 plants
Plants
3 of 43
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Hybrid Sunfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 43
Last stocked
July 1, 1996

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Bluegill 1 plant
Plants
1 of 43
Last stocked
July 1, 2020

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Rainbow Trout 1 plant
Plants
1 of 43
Last stocked
November 1, 2017

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 2,5001966
  • 6001967
  • 20,0001976
  • 8001982
  • 8651983
  • 1,3501984
  • 9821990
  • 1,9881991
  • 2,1601995
  • 7,1731996
  • 7821998
  • 8221999
  • 7802000
  • 7882002
  • 8242003
  • 7802004
  • 8052005
  • 7872008
  • 7912011
  • 7942012
  • 8142013
  • 2,6162017
  • 1,1482018
  • 1,0972019
  • 4,0502020
  • 4,2922021
  • 5,5202022
  • 1,0832023
  • 4,2322024
  • 4,4922025
  • 3,8872026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 3,887 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 3,410 – report
July 1, 2025 Channel Catfish 1,082 – report
July 1, 2024 Lone Star Bass 3,115 – report
July 1, 2024 Channel Catfish 1,117 – report
July 1, 2023 Channel Catfish 1,083 – report
July 1, 2022 Largemouth Bass 3,414 – report
July 1, 2022 Channel Catfish 2,106 – report
July 1, 2021 Largemouth Bass 3,211 – report
July 1, 2021 Channel Catfish 1,081 – report
July 1, 2020 Bluegill 4,000 – report
July 1, 2020 Channel Catfish 50 – report
July 1, 2019 Channel Catfish 1,097 – report
July 1, 2018 Channel Catfish 1,148 – report
November 1, 2017 Rainbow Trout 1,536 – report
July 1, 2017 Channel Catfish 1,080 – report
July 1, 2013 Channel Catfish 814 – report
July 1, 2012 Channel Catfish 794 – report
July 1, 2011 Channel Catfish 791 – report
July 1, 2008 Channel Catfish 787 – report
July 1, 2005 Channel Catfish 805 – report
July 1, 2004 Channel Catfish 780 – report
July 1, 2003 Channel Catfish 824 – report
July 1, 2002 Channel Catfish 788 – report
July 1, 2000 Channel Catfish 780 – report
July 1, 1999 Channel Catfish 822 – report
July 1, 1998 Channel Catfish 782 – report
July 1, 1996 Hybrid Sunfish 5,112 – report
July 1, 1996 Largemouth Bass 1,024 – report
July 1, 1996 Channel Catfish 1,037 – report
July 1, 1995 Channel Catfish 2,160 – report
July 1, 1991 Largemouth Bass 988 – report
July 1, 1991 Channel Catfish 1,000 – report
July 1, 1990 Channel Catfish 982 – report
July 1, 1984 Largemouth Bass 1,350 – report
July 1, 1983 Largemouth Bass 865 – report
July 1, 1982 Channel Catfish 800 – report
July 1, 1976 Hybrid Sunfish 7,000 – report
July 1, 1976 Largemouth Bass 6,000 – report
July 1, 1976 Channel Catfish 7,000 – report
July 1, 1967 Channel Catfish 600 – report
July 1, 1966 Largemouth Bass 1,500 – report
July 1, 1966 Channel Catfish 1,000 – 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.

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