Harlingen City Lake fishing

Fishing at Harlingen City Lake is on a community pond, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Red Drum. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1966, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

Last stocked

July 1, 2025

Plants on record

32

Since 1966

Species recorded

3

Elevation

40.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Harlingen City Lake?
Fishing Harlingen City Lake is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 27 of 32 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and one more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2025. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1991. Red Drum was last stocked July 1, 1984.
When is Harlingen City Lake stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2025. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1966, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2025 it was July 1, 2025, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 31 years between 1966 and 2025.
How do you get on Harlingen City Lake?
Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Harlingen. City Lake Park (410 '76 Drive, Harlingen) is a roughly 7-acre city park built around a lake, with a meditation garden and a 7/8-mile paved walking/jogging trail. TPWD lists it among Cameron County's community fishing lakes.
Which lakes near Harlingen City Lake were stocked more recently?
Jasper City Park Pond (17.2 mi) was stocked more recently. Jasper City Park Pond is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass.

Access and facts

Water type
community pond
Nearest town
Harlingen
Shore access
Yes

City Lake Park (410 '76 Drive, Harlingen) is a roughly 7-acre city park built around a lake, with a meditation garden and a 7/8-mile paved walking/jogging trail. TPWD lists it among Cameron County's community fishing lakes.

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

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How Harlingen City Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2025 it was July 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 31 years between 1966 and 2025.

Jasper City Park Pond (17.2 mi) was stocked more recently. Jasper City Park Pond is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass.

Fish at Harlingen City Lake

Fishing Harlingen City Lake is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 27 of 32 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and one more.

Channel Catfish 27 plants
Plants
27 of 32
Last stocked
July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 4 plants
Plants
4 of 32
Last stocked
July 1, 1991

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Red Drum 1 plant
Plants
1 of 32
Last stocked
July 1, 1984

Fish stocked per year

  • 2,3801966
  • 1,7801983
  • 5,2251984
  • 6,9281990
  • 6,9081991
  • 1,1211993
  • 1,1381994
  • 1,3821996
  • 1,1441997
  • 1,1201998
  • 1,1521999
  • 1,1522000
  • 1,1182001
  • 1,1202002
  • 1,1342004
  • 1,1252006
  • 1,1292007
  • 1,0302008
  • 1,1542012
  • 1,1382013
  • 1,1382014
  • 1,1302017
  • 1,1962018
  • 1,1762019
  • 1,1442021
  • 1,1662022
  • 1,1212023
  • 1,1522024
  • 1,1212025

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 32 plants Showing 32 plants

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2025 Channel Catfish 1,121 – report
July 1, 2024 Channel Catfish 1,152 – report
July 1, 2023 Channel Catfish 1,121 – report
July 1, 2022 Channel Catfish 1,166 – report
July 1, 2021 Channel Catfish 1,144 – report
July 1, 2019 Channel Catfish 1,176 – report
July 1, 2018 Channel Catfish 1,196 – report
July 1, 2017 Channel Catfish 1,130 – report
July 1, 2014 Channel Catfish 1,138 – report
July 1, 2013 Channel Catfish 1,138 – report
July 1, 2012 Channel Catfish 1,154 – report
July 1, 2008 Channel Catfish 1,030 – report
July 1, 2007 Channel Catfish 1,129 – report
July 1, 2006 Channel Catfish 1,125 – report
July 1, 2004 Channel Catfish 1,134 – report
July 1, 2002 Channel Catfish 1,120 – report
July 1, 2001 Channel Catfish 1,118 – report
July 1, 2000 Channel Catfish 1,152 – report
July 1, 1999 Channel Catfish 1,152 – report
July 1, 1998 Channel Catfish 1,120 – report
July 1, 1997 Channel Catfish 1,144 – report
July 1, 1996 Channel Catfish 1,382 – report
July 1, 1994 Channel Catfish 1,138 – report
July 1, 1993 Channel Catfish 1,121 – report
July 1, 1991 Largemouth Bass 3,450 – report
July 1, 1991 Channel Catfish 3,458 – report
July 1, 1990 Largemouth Bass 3,470 – report
July 1, 1990 Channel Catfish 3,458 – report
July 1, 1984 Red Drum 3,225 – report
July 1, 1984 Largemouth Bass 2,000 – report
July 1, 1983 Largemouth Bass 1,780 – report
July 1, 1966 Channel Catfish 2,380 – 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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