When is Highlands Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked July 1, 2017. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2016, most often in July.

Highlands Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Highlands Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Bluegill and Largemouth Bass. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2016, most often in July. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

Last stocked

July 1, 2017

Plants on record

Since 2016

Species recorded

Elevation

38.8 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Highlands Reservoir?: Fishing Highlands Reservoir is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 2 of 3 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2017. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2016.
When is Highlands Reservoir stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2017. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2016, most often in July.
How do you get on Highlands Reservoir?: Shore fishing is available and there is no boat ramp. The nearest town is Highlands, TX. A San Jacinto River Authority water-supply reservoir opened to public fishing in 2015. There is no boat ramp; non-motorized craft may launch from shore, and the southern half has excellent maintained bank access.
Which lakes near Highlands Reservoir were stocked more recently?: Sheldon (9.3 mi), Houston (11.1 mi), Galveston Bay (18.7 mi), and Nassau (20.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Sheldon is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Houston is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, and Nassau is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Highlands, TX
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: No

A San Jacinto River Authority water-supply reservoir opened to public fishing in 2015. There is no boat ramp; non-motorized craft may launch from shore, and the southern half has excellent maintained bank access.

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How Highlands Reservoir is stocked

Sheldon (9.3 mi), Houston (11.1 mi), Galveston Bay (18.7 mi), and Nassau (20.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Sheldon is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Houston is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, and Nassau is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.

Fish at Highlands Reservoir

Fishing Highlands Reservoir is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 2 of 3 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill.

Largemouth Bass 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 3
Last stocked: July 1, 2017

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Bluegill 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 3
Last stocked: July 1, 2016

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Fish stocked per year

279,8432016
142,0002017

Stocking history

All species Bluegill Largemouth Bass

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2017	Largemouth Bass	142,000	–	report
July 1, 2016	Largemouth Bass	136,478	–	report
July 1, 2016	Bluegill	143,365	–	report

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.