Holbrook fishing

Fishing at Holbrook is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, and Lone Star Bass. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1978, most often in July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

17

Since 1978

Species recorded

4

Elevation

341.5 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Holbrook?
Fishing Holbrook is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 11 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Lone Star Bass and 2 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2020. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2018. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1982.
When is Holbrook stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1978, most often in July. 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 32 years between 1978 and 2026.
How do you get on Holbrook?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Mineola, TX. Wood County operates two free public boat ramps, on the south shore off CR 2260 and on the west side off CR 2298, both open year-round. No public fishing piers exist on the lake.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Mineola, TX
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
No

Wood County operates two free public boat ramps, on the south shore off CR 2260 and on the west side off CR 2298, both open year-round. No public fishing piers exist on the lake.

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 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

How Holbrook 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 32 years between 1978 and 2026.

Fish at Holbrook

Fishing Holbrook is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 11 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Lone Star Bass and 2 more.

Largemouth Bass 11 plants
Plants
11 of 17
Last stocked
July 1, 2020

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Lone Star Bass 3 plants
Plants
3 of 17
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Channel Catfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 17
Last stocked
July 1, 2018

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Blue Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 17
Last stocked
July 1, 1982

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,0851978
  • 39,8451980
  • 54,1541982
  • 52,9021983
  • 10,5261992
  • 106,1971999
  • 105,0802000
  • 2112005
  • 67,7692007
  • 65,0582008
  • 65,3972014
  • 66,2442015
  • 2,5342018
  • 209,9352020
  • 18,7712022
  • 19,7602024
  • 19,4092026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 19,409 – report
July 1, 2024 Lone Star Bass 19,760 – report
July 1, 2022 Lone Star Bass 18,771 – report
July 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 209,935 – report
July 1, 2018 Channel Catfish 2,534 – report
July 1, 2015 Largemouth Bass 66,244 – report
July 1, 2014 Largemouth Bass 65,397 – report
July 1, 2008 Largemouth Bass 65,058 – report
July 1, 2007 Largemouth Bass 67,769 – report
July 1, 2005 Largemouth Bass 211 – report
July 1, 2000 Largemouth Bass 105,080 – report
July 1, 1999 Largemouth Bass 106,197 – report
July 1, 1992 Channel Catfish 10,526 – report
July 1, 1983 Largemouth Bass 52,902 – report
July 1, 1982 Blue Catfish 54,154 – report
July 1, 1980 Largemouth Bass 39,845 – report
July 1, 1978 Largemouth Bass 1,085 – 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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