Fryer fishing

Fishing at Fryer is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Blue Catfish, Saugeye, Rainbow Trout, and 3 more. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1964, most often in July and November. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Bluegill.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

69

Since 1964

Species recorded

8

Elevation

2,638.7 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Fryer?
Fishing Fryer is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 23 of 69 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 6 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked November 1, 2025. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2025. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Saugeye was last stocked July 1, 2011. 4 more species are on the stocking report. Crappie (TPWD's own fishing page lists Crappie among Lake Fryer's predominant species, best fished with jigs or minnows around rock structure and flooded timber) is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Fryer stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1964, 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 16 years between 1964 and 2026.
How do you get on Fryer?
There is a boat ramp and no fee is required. The nearest town is Perryton. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Lake Fryer sits in Ochiltree County's Wolf Creek Park, about 12 miles south of Perryton. A single-lane paved boat ramp is free and open all year. The county park also has RV and tent camping, a restaurant/store, and restrooms with hot showers.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Perryton
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
No
Facilities
camping, restrooms

Lake Fryer sits in Ochiltree County's Wolf Creek Park, about 12 miles south of Perryton. A single-lane paved boat ramp is free and open all year. The county park also has RV and tent camping, a restaurant/store, and restrooms with hot showers.

Sources: tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , co.ochiltree.tx.us, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Fryer 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 16 years between 1964 and 2026.

Fish at Fryer

Fishing Fryer is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 23 of 69 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 6 more.

Rainbow Trout 23 plants
Plants
23 of 69
Last stocked
November 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Channel Catfish 21 plants
Plants
21 of 69
Last stocked
July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 8 plants
Plants
8 of 69
Last stocked
July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Saugeye 7 plants
Plants
7 of 69
Last stocked
July 1, 2011

Seasons and rigs are on the Saugeye guide.

Blue Catfish 5 plants
Plants
5 of 69
Last stocked
July 1, 1982

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Walleye 3 plants
Plants
3 of 69
Last stocked
July 1, 2024

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Bluegill 1 plant
Plants
1 of 69
Last stocked
July 1, 2024

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Northern Pike 1 plant
Plants
1 of 69
Last stocked
July 1, 1969

Seasons and rigs are on the Northern Pike guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 25,0001964
  • 12,6001965
  • 4,5001966
  • 2,0001967
  • 4,0001968
  • 108,0721969
  • 9,0001970
  • 5,0001971
  • 25,0001972
  • 20,0001973
  • 15,0001974
  • 1,0001977
  • 1,0001978
  • 4,3001979
  • 3,0001980
  • 3,0001981
  • 3,5901982
  • 4,3121986
  • 8,6001989
  • 2,1501991
  • 4,1501993
  • 2,1501995
  • 2,4001998
  • 6,5001999
  • 6,2762000
  • 167,1742002
  • 1,5002003
  • 5,0052005
  • 3,5002006
  • 3,0022007
  • 10,3032008
  • 15,4052009
  • 2,8082010
  • 15,5672011
  • 1,4082013
  • 409,7022014
  • 2,6302015
  • 185,2672016
  • 2,3032017
  • 2,3692018
  • 2,1412019
  • 5,2182020
  • 9002021
  • 2,4192022
  • 287,1242024
  • 3,0162025
  • 7,5502026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Largemouth Bass 7,550 – report
November 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 846 – report
July 1, 2025 Channel Catfish 2,170 – report
November 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 815 – report
July 1, 2024 Walleye 270,240 – report
July 1, 2024 Largemouth Bass 4,980 – report
July 1, 2024 Bluegill 8,936 – report
July 1, 2024 Channel Catfish 2,153 – report
November 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,419 – report
November 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 900 – report
November 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 3,190 – report
July 1, 2020 Channel Catfish 2,028 – report
November 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 2,141 – report
November 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 2,369 – report
November 1, 2017 Rainbow Trout 2,303 – report
November 1, 2016 Rainbow Trout 2,381 – report
July 1, 2016 Walleye 182,886 – report
November 1, 2015 Rainbow Trout 2,630 – report
November 1, 2014 Rainbow Trout 2,702 – report
July 1, 2014 Walleye 407,000 – report
November 1, 2013 Rainbow Trout 1,408 – report
November 1, 2011 Rainbow Trout 1,212 – report
July 1, 2011 Saugeye 14,355 – report
November 1, 2010 Rainbow Trout 2,808 – report
November 1, 2009 Rainbow Trout 2,405 – report
July 1, 2009 Saugeye 13,000 – report
November 1, 2008 Rainbow Trout 2,998 – report
July 1, 2008 Saugeye 7,305 – report
November 1, 2007 Rainbow Trout 3,002 – report
November 1, 2006 Rainbow Trout 3,500 – report
November 1, 2005 Rainbow Trout 5,005 – report
November 1, 2003 Rainbow Trout 1,500 – report
November 1, 2002 Rainbow Trout 1,500 – report
July 1, 2002 Saugeye 161,000 – report
July 1, 2002 Saugeye 4,674 – report
November 1, 2000 Rainbow Trout 1,500 – report
July 1, 2000 Saugeye 4,776 – report
November 1, 1999 Rainbow Trout 1,500 – report
July 1, 1999 Saugeye 5,000 – report
July 1, 1998 Channel Catfish 2,400 – report
July 1, 1995 Channel Catfish 2,150 – report
July 1, 1993 Channel Catfish 4,150 – report
July 1, 1991 Channel Catfish 2,150 – report
July 1, 1989 Channel Catfish 8,600 – report
July 1, 1986 Channel Catfish 4,312 – report
July 1, 1982 Blue Catfish 3,590 – report
July 1, 1981 Blue Catfish 3,000 – report
July 1, 1980 Blue Catfish 3,000 – report
July 1, 1979 Blue Catfish 4,300 – report
July 1, 1978 Channel Catfish 1,000 – report
July 1, 1977 Channel Catfish 1,000 – report
July 1, 1974 Channel Catfish 15,000 – report
July 1, 1973 Largemouth Bass 10,000 – report
July 1, 1973 Channel Catfish 10,000 – report
July 1, 1972 Channel Catfish 20,000 – report
July 1, 1972 Blue Catfish 5,000 – report
July 1, 1971 Channel Catfish 5,000 – report
July 1, 1970 Largemouth Bass 4,500 – report
July 1, 1970 Channel Catfish 4,500 – report
July 1, 1969 Largemouth Bass 5,000 – report
July 1, 1969 Channel Catfish 3,000 – report
July 1, 1969 Northern Pike 100,072 – report
July 1, 1968 Largemouth Bass 1,000 – report
July 1, 1968 Channel Catfish 3,000 – report
July 1, 1967 Channel Catfish 2,000 – report
July 1, 1966 Channel Catfish 4,500 – report
July 1, 1965 Largemouth Bass 9,000 – report
July 1, 1965 Channel Catfish 3,600 – report
July 1, 1964 Largemouth Bass 25,000 – report
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Species found here

Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.

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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