Espantosa fishing

Espantosa fishing: not stocked since 1970. It was stocked with Largemouth Bass on a natural lake. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
1970
Largemouth Bass
Plants on record
3
Since 1966
Species recorded
1
Elevation
527 ft

Fish at Espantosa

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

How Espantosa is stocked

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

No plants recorded in 1968 and 1969.

Fish stocked in 1966

1,800

Fish stocked in 1967

12,500

Fish stocked in 1970

35,000

Stocking history

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
1970Largemouth Bass35,000–report
1967Largemouth Bass12,500–report
1966Largemouth Bass1,800–report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Carrizo Springs

Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before you go.

Nearest lakes

Common questions

What fish are at Espantosa?

Fishing Espantosa usually means Largemouth Bass. All 3 plants on record are Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 1970.

When is Espantosa stocked?

Not stocked since 1970. No plants recorded in 1968 and 1969.

Which lakes near Espantosa were stocked more recently?

Southeast Park (20.5 mi), Espada (47.4 mi), Utopia Park Lake (72.8 mi), Casa Blanca (75.3 mi), and Strickland Lake (76.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Southeast Park is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Espada is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, and Casa Blanca is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.

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