What fish are at Hords Creek?

Fishing Hords Creek is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 11 of 20 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 4 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2019. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1985. 2 more species are on the stocking report.

Hords Creek fishing

Fishing at Hords Creek is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Sucker, Threadfin Shad, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Lone Star Bass. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1970, most often in July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

Since 1970

Species recorded

Elevation

1,500.8 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Hords Creek?: Fishing Hords Creek is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 11 of 20 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 4 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2019. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1985. 2 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Hords Creek stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1970, 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 40 years between 1970 and 2026.
How do you get on Hords Creek?: Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Coleman, TX. Facilities include camping and dock. US Army Corps of Engineers lake with a park on each shore. Lakeside and Flatrock offer boat ramps, a fishing dock, and roughly 60 campsites each; reserve camping through Recreation.gov.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Coleman, TX
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
Facilities: camping, dock

US Army Corps of Engineers lake with a park on each shore. Lakeside and Flatrock offer boat ramps, a fishing dock, and roughly 60 campsites each; reserve camping through Recreation.gov.

Sources: tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , recreation.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , recreation.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , recreation.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Hords Creek 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 40 years between 1970 and 2026.

Fish at Hords Creek

Fishing Hords Creek is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 11 of 20 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 4 more.

Largemouth Bass 11 plants

Plants: 11 of 20
Last stocked: July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 20
Last stocked: July 1, 2019

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 20
Last stocked: July 1, 2026

Smallmouth Bass 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 20
Last stocked: July 1, 1985

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Sucker 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 20
Last stocked: July 1, 1981

Threadfin Shad 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 20
Last stocked: July 1, 1984

Fish stocked per year

115,0001970
19,2001981
21,0701984
19,8001985
18,1081986
9,9931987
25,5001994
150,5061997
15,4111998
42,3522001
52,7122006
53,9372015
63,6002016
148,4042017
53,9922019
36,0492025
67,5692026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2026	Lone Star Bass	50,300	–	report
July 1, 2026	Largemouth Bass	17,269	–	report
July 1, 2025	Lone Star Bass	36,049	–	report
July 1, 2019	Channel Catfish	53,992	–	report
July 1, 2017	Largemouth Bass	56,620	–	report
July 1, 2017	Channel Catfish	91,784	–	report
July 1, 2016	Largemouth Bass	63,600	–	report
July 1, 2015	Largemouth Bass	53,937	–	report
July 1, 2006	Largemouth Bass	52,712	–	report
July 1, 2001	Largemouth Bass	42,352	–	report
July 1, 1998	Channel Catfish	15,411	–	report
July 1, 1997	Largemouth Bass	150,506	–	report
July 1, 1994	Largemouth Bass	25,500	–	report
July 1, 1987	Largemouth Bass	9,993	–	report
July 1, 1986	Largemouth Bass	18,108	–	report
July 1, 1985	Smallmouth Bass	19,800	–	report
July 1, 1984	Smallmouth Bass	20,000	–	report
July 1, 1984	Threadfin Shad	1,070	–	report
July 1, 1981	Sucker	19,200	–	report
July 1, 1970	Largemouth Bass	115,000	–	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.