Falcon fishing

Fishing at Falcon is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Striped Bass, Palmetto Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and 6 more. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 1975, most often in July and November. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, White Bass, and Crappie, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

78

Since 1975

Species recorded

12

Elevation

274.1 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Falcon?
Fishing Falcon is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 34 of 78 plants on record, ahead of Striped Bass and 10 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2021. Striped Bass was last stocked July 1, 2002. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2015. White Bass was last stocked July 1, 2009. 8 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Falcon stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 1975, 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 8 years between 1975 and 2026.
How do you get on Falcon?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Falcon Heights. Facilities include camping and cleaning station. Falcon State Park sits on the Texas side of the 84,000-acre Falcon International Reservoir on the Rio Grande. The park has a boat ramp and a fish cleaning station; anglers mainly catch largemouth bass and channel catfish. No fishing license is needed from shore in the state park.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Falcon Heights
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
camping, cleaning station

Falcon State Park sits on the Texas side of the 84,000-acre Falcon International Reservoir on the Rio Grande. The park has a boat ramp and a fish cleaning station; anglers mainly catch largemouth bass and channel catfish. No fishing license is needed from shore in the state park.

Sources: tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Falcon 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 8 years between 1975 and 2026.

Fish at Falcon

Fishing Falcon is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 34 of 78 plants on record, ahead of Striped Bass and 10 more.

Largemouth Bass 34 plants
Plants
34 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 2021

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Striped Bass 14 plants
Plants
14 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 2002

Seasons and rigs are on the Striped Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 8 plants
Plants
8 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 2015

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

White Bass 5 plants
Plants
5 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 2009

Seasons and rigs are on the White Bass guide.

Lone Star Bass 4 plants
Plants
4 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Rainbow Trout 4 plants
Plants
4 of 78
Last stocked
November 1, 1999

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Walleye 3 plants
Plants
3 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 1977

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Palmetto Bass 2 plants
Plants
2 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 1987
Blue Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 2003

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Bluegill 1 plant
Plants
1 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 2003

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Crappie 1 plant
Plants
1 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 2003

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Smallmouth Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 1984

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,197,1841975
  • 4,982,0541976
  • 2,432,2921977
  • 637,3361978
  • 306,0931979
  • 67,0001981
  • 386,5031983
  • 266,8141984
  • 102,0001985
  • 665,0001987
  • 617,9021988
  • 5,006,3931989
  • 687,5541994
  • 782,6851995
  • 1,7431996
  • 581,9551997
  • 78,6451998
  • 392,1741999
  • 769,4062000
  • 131,0212001
  • 108,0272002
  • 559,0292003
  • 838,7012004
  • 11,9952005
  • 3342006
  • 9,3692007
  • 128,0292008
  • 1,162,0942009
  • 240,5652010
  • 300,8972011
  • 275,6332012
  • 519,4292013
  • 502,3152014
  • 463,1402015
  • 507,8662016
  • 459,0002017
  • 447,1242018
  • 355,0082019
  • 136,0002020
  • 159,1162021
  • 266,4442022
  • 477,4972023
  • 272,6612025
  • 440,4872026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 440,487 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 272,661 – report
July 1, 2023 Lone Star Bass 477,497 – report
July 1, 2022 Lone Star Bass 266,444 – report
July 1, 2021 Largemouth Bass 159,116 – report
July 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 136,000 – report
July 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 355,008 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 447,124 – report
July 1, 2017 Largemouth Bass 459,000 – report
July 1, 2016 Largemouth Bass 507,866 – report
July 1, 2015 Largemouth Bass 462,885 – report
July 1, 2015 Channel Catfish 255 – report
July 1, 2014 Largemouth Bass 502,052 – report
July 1, 2014 Channel Catfish 263 – report
July 1, 2013 Largemouth Bass 4,315 – report
July 1, 2013 Largemouth Bass 514,858 – report
July 1, 2013 Channel Catfish 256 – report
July 1, 2012 Largemouth Bass 25,067 – report
July 1, 2012 Largemouth Bass 250,276 – report
July 1, 2012 Channel Catfish 290 – report
July 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 30,488 – report
July 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 270,159 – report
July 1, 2011 Channel Catfish 250 – report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 2,091 – report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 238,244 – report
July 1, 2010 Channel Catfish 230 – report
July 1, 2009 White Bass 1,162,094 – report
July 1, 2008 Largemouth Bass 2,842 – report
July 1, 2008 White Bass 125,187 – report
July 1, 2007 White Bass 9,048 – report
July 1, 2007 Channel Catfish 321 – report
July 1, 2006 Channel Catfish 334 – report
July 1, 2005 Largemouth Bass 11,995 – report
July 1, 2004 Largemouth Bass 664,165 – report
July 1, 2004 Largemouth Bass 185 – report
July 1, 2004 Largemouth Bass 174,241 – report
July 1, 2004 White Bass 110 – report
July 1, 2003 Largemouth Bass 313,739 – report
July 1, 2003 Crappie 1,500 – report
July 1, 2003 Bluegill 215,718 – report
July 1, 2003 White Bass 29 – report
July 1, 2003 Blue Catfish 28,043 – report
July 1, 2002 Striped Bass 108,027 – report
July 1, 2001 Largemouth Bass 131,021 – report
July 1, 2000 Striped Bass 769,406 – report
November 1, 1999 Rainbow Trout 1,255 – report
July 1, 1999 Striped Bass 390,919 – report
July 1, 1998 Striped Bass 78,645 – report
November 1, 1997 Rainbow Trout 1,335 – report
July 1, 1997 Largemouth Bass 501,783 – report
July 1, 1997 Striped Bass 78,837 – report
November 1, 1996 Rainbow Trout 1,743 – report
July 1, 1995 Striped Bass 782,685 – report
November 1, 1994 Rainbow Trout 2,012 – report
July 1, 1994 Striped Bass 685,542 – report
July 1, 1989 Largemouth Bass 219,316 – report
July 1, 1989 Largemouth Bass 117 – report
July 1, 1989 Striped Bass 4,786,960 – report
July 1, 1988 Striped Bass 617,902 – report
July 1, 1987 Palmetto Bass 665,000 – report
July 1, 1985 Largemouth Bass 102,000 – report
July 1, 1984 Largemouth Bass 18,375 – report
July 1, 1984 Largemouth Bass 6,000 – report
July 1, 1984 Smallmouth Bass 20,265 – report
July 1, 1984 Palmetto Bass 222,174 – report
July 1, 1983 Striped Bass 386,503 – report
July 1, 1981 Largemouth Bass 67,000 – report
July 1, 1979 Largemouth Bass 131,455 – report
July 1, 1979 Striped Bass 174,638 – report
July 1, 1978 Largemouth Bass 451,049 – report
July 1, 1978 Striped Bass 186,287 – report
July 1, 1977 Walleye 1,706,600 – report
July 1, 1977 Striped Bass 725,692 – report
July 1, 1976 Walleye 4,830,000 – report
July 1, 1976 Largemouth Bass 2,250 – report
July 1, 1976 Striped Bass 149,804 – report
July 1, 1975 Walleye 447,184 – report
July 1, 1975 Largemouth Bass 750,000 – 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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