Halbert fishing

Halbert fishing: not stocked since 2015. It was stocked with Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Threadfin Shad on a reservoir. Also recorded: White crappie and Flathead catfish. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, and dawn, dusk, and night for White crappie.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
2015
Largemouth Bass
Plants on record
9
Since 1974
Species stocked
3 (+2 also recorded)
Elevation
365.5 ft

Fish at Halbert

3 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Threadfin Shad Stocked · 2 plants · last 1991

Last stocked 1991 · 2 plants

Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last 1983 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 1983 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Bluegill species guide

How Halbert is stocked

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

No plants recorded in 33 years between 1974 and 2015.

Fish stocked in 1974

32,000

Fish stocked in 1975

25,000

Fish stocked in 1983

35,000

Fish stocked in 1990

3,367

Fish stocked in 1991

2,700

Fish stocked in 1992

59,984

Fish stocked in 1995

66,340

Fish stocked in 1998

65,299

Fish stocked in 2015

98,505

Stocking history

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2015Largemouth Bass98,505–report
1998Largemouth Bass65,299–report
1995Largemouth Bass66,340–report
1992Largemouth Bass59,984–report
1991Threadfin Shad2,700–report
1990Threadfin Shad3,367–report
1983Bluegill35,000–report
1975Largemouth Bass25,000–report
1974Largemouth Bass32,000–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Corsicana
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Fee required
No
Facilities
camping, restrooms

Lake Halbert Park (1600 Lake Halbert Rd., Corsicana) has a paved two-lane boat ramp with no launch fee, a fishing pier, ADA-accessible facilities, restrooms, and tent camping.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

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

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Common questions

What fish are at Halbert?

Fishing Halbert usually means Largemouth Bass: Largemouth Bass accounts for 6 of 9 plants on record, ahead of Threadfin Shad and one more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2015. Threadfin Shad was last stocked 1991. Bluegill was last stocked 1983. White crappie and Flathead catfish are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Halbert stocked?

Not stocked since 2015. No plants recorded in 33 years between 1974 and 2015.

How do you get on Halbert?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Corsicana. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Lake Halbert Park (1600 Lake Halbert Rd., Corsicana) has a paved two-lane boat ramp with no launch fee, a fishing pier, ADA-accessible facilities, restrooms, and tent camping.

Which lakes near Halbert were stocked more recently?

Richland-Chambers (20.3 mi), Bardwell (20.7 mi), Cedar Creek Reservoir (23 mi), and Abernathy Community Lake (28.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Richland-Chambers is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Bluegill, Bardwell is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Cedar Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Threadfin Shad, and Abernathy Community Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.

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