Greenbelt fishing

Fishing at Greenbelt is on a reservoir, stocked with Northern Pike, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Hybrid Sunfish, and 6 more. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1967, most often in July and November. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Yellow Perch, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout.

Last stocked

July 1, 2022

Plants on record

41

Since 1967

Species recorded

11

Elevation

2,632 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Greenbelt?
Fishing Greenbelt is most likely to be for Walleye. Walleye accounts for 10 of 41 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 9 more. Walleye was last stocked July 1, 2022. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2019. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2000. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2021. 7 more species are on the stocking report. White bass (TPWD lists white bass among Greenbelt Reservoir's predominant fish species) is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Greenbelt stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2022. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1967, most often in July and November. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2022 it was July 1, 2022, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 31 years between 1967 and 2022.
How do you get on Greenbelt?
There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Clarendon. Greenbelt Reservoir sits on the Salt Fork of the Red River, 4 miles north of Clarendon. TPWD's own fishing page notes drought can affect boat ramp access, implying a boat ramp normally serves the lake; check current lake level before visiting.
Which lakes near Greenbelt were stocked more recently?
Pampa City (36.6 mi) and Mackenzie (44 mi) were stocked more recently. Pampa City is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, and Blue Catfish and Mackenzie is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Blue Catfish, and Largemouth Bass.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Clarendon
Boat ramp
Yes

Greenbelt Reservoir sits on the Salt Fork of the Red River, 4 miles north of Clarendon. TPWD's own fishing page notes drought can affect boat ramp access, implying a boat ramp normally serves the lake; check current lake level before visiting.

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

How Greenbelt is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2022 it was July 1, 2022, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 31 years between 1967 and 2022.

Pampa City (36.6 mi) and Mackenzie (44 mi) were stocked more recently. Pampa City is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, and Blue Catfish and Mackenzie is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Blue Catfish, and Largemouth Bass.

Fish at Greenbelt

Fishing Greenbelt is most likely to be for Walleye. Walleye accounts for 10 of 41 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 9 more.

Walleye 10 plants
Plants
10 of 41
Last stocked
July 1, 2022

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Largemouth Bass 7 plants
Plants
7 of 41
Last stocked
July 1, 2019

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 6 plants
Plants
6 of 41
Last stocked
July 1, 2000

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Smallmouth Bass 5 plants
Plants
5 of 41
Last stocked
July 1, 2021

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Blue Catfish 4 plants
Plants
4 of 41
Last stocked
July 1, 1987

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Yellow Perch 3 plants
Plants
3 of 41
Last stocked
July 1, 1986

Seasons and rigs are on the Yellow Perch guide.

Crappie 2 plants
Plants
2 of 41
Last stocked
July 1, 1968

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Flathead Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 41
Last stocked
July 1, 1977

Seasons and rigs are on the Flathead Catfish guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 41
Last stocked
July 1, 1967

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Northern Pike 1 plant
Plants
1 of 41
Last stocked
July 1, 1967

Seasons and rigs are on the Northern Pike guide.

Rainbow Trout 1 plant
Plants
1 of 41
Last stocked
November 1, 1991

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 630,6971967
  • 45,0961968
  • 51,0001969
  • 16,0001971
  • 100,0001974
  • 100,0001976
  • 4,6391977
  • 19,5231980
  • 92,4001981
  • 199,8331982
  • 7,5001983
  • 1,1451985
  • 3301986
  • 6,2701987
  • 3,3391991
  • 131,4551995
  • 251,0252000
  • 99,0002001
  • 41,2002006
  • 815,0002013
  • 1,681,6202017
  • 832,7862018
  • 623,7742019
  • 14,8152021
  • 344,4042022

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2022 Walleye 344,404 – report
July 1, 2021 Smallmouth Bass 14,815 – report
July 1, 2019 Walleye 592,634 – report
July 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 31,140 – report
July 1, 2018 Walleye 812,360 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 20,426 – report
July 1, 2017 Walleye 1,681,620 – report
July 1, 2013 Walleye 815,000 – report
July 1, 2006 Walleye 41,200 – report
July 1, 2001 Walleye 99,000 – report
July 1, 2000 Largemouth Bass 201,025 – report
July 1, 2000 Channel Catfish 50,000 – report
July 1, 1995 Channel Catfish 131,455 – report
November 1, 1991 Rainbow Trout 3,339 – report
July 1, 1987 Smallmouth Bass 30 – report
July 1, 1987 Blue Catfish 6,240 – report
July 1, 1986 Yellow Perch 330 – report
July 1, 1985 Yellow Perch 1,145 – report
July 1, 1983 Yellow Perch 7,500 – report
July 1, 1982 Largemouth Bass 79,333 – report
July 1, 1982 Smallmouth Bass 100,500 – report
July 1, 1982 Blue Catfish 20,000 – report
July 1, 1981 Largemouth Bass 20,000 – report
July 1, 1981 Smallmouth Bass 72,400 – report
July 1, 1980 Largemouth Bass 14,523 – report
July 1, 1980 Smallmouth Bass 5,000 – report
July 1, 1977 Walleye 4,600 – report
July 1, 1977 Flathead Catfish 39 – report
July 1, 1976 Walleye 100,000 – report
July 1, 1974 Walleye 100,000 – report
July 1, 1971 Channel Catfish 8,000 – report
July 1, 1971 Blue Catfish 8,000 – report
July 1, 1969 Channel Catfish 51,000 – report
July 1, 1968 Crappie 96 – report
July 1, 1968 Channel Catfish 45,000 – report
July 1, 1967 Hybrid Sunfish 201,000 – report
July 1, 1967 Crappie 97 – report
July 1, 1967 Largemouth Bass 240,000 – report
July 1, 1967 Channel Catfish 30,000 – report
July 1, 1967 Blue Catfish 9,600 – report
July 1, 1967 Northern Pike 150,000 – 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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