What fish are at Houston?

Fishing Houston is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 12 of 30 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 3 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 1998. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2020. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2022. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

Houston fishing

Fishing at Houston is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Palmetto Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Lone Star Bass. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1972, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn and dusk for Striped Bass and Largemouth Bass.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

Since 1972

Species recorded

Elevation

41.3 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Houston?: Fishing Houston is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 12 of 30 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 3 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 1998. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2020. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2022. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
When is Houston stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1972, 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 27 years between 1972 and 2026.
How do you get on Houston?: Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Houston, TX. Facilities include dock. The City of Houston operates a free public boat ramp and pier at Sheldon-area parks; several full-service marinas around Lake Houston add fee-based launches, and Alexander Deussen Park offers shoreline fishing.

Access and facts

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

The City of Houston operates a free public boat ramp and pier at Sheldon-area parks; several full-service marinas around Lake Houston add fee-based launches, and Alexander Deussen Park offers shoreline fishing.

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

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How Houston 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 27 years between 1972 and 2026.

Fish at Houston

Fishing Houston is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 12 of 30 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 3 more.

Palmetto Bass 12 plants

Plants: 12 of 30
Last stocked: July 1, 1998

Largemouth Bass 8 plants

Plants: 8 of 30
Last stocked: July 1, 2020

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Lone Star Bass 5 plants

Plants: 5 of 30
Last stocked: July 1, 2026

Channel Catfish 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 30
Last stocked: July 1, 2022

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Striped Bass 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 30
Last stocked: July 1, 1990

Seasons and rigs are on the Striped Bass guide.

Fish stocked per year

132,7241972
35,0001973
123,2001979
135,6381981
122,4591983
362,4501984
361,0151986
246,0001989
429,8441990
134,6001991
103,1801992
62,0001994
187,6501995
122,4161996
61,3511997
63,2361998
100,3702013
99,4632014
76,2602015
80,0412016
50,1952017
74,8012018
39,1592020
150,4222022
75,2272023
75,5522024
79,2022025
75,2592026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2026	Lone Star Bass	75,259	–	report
July 1, 2025	Lone Star Bass	79,202	–	report
July 1, 2024	Lone Star Bass	75,552	–	report
July 1, 2023	Lone Star Bass	75,227	–	report
July 1, 2022	Lone Star Bass	75,031	–	report
July 1, 2022	Channel Catfish	75,391	–	report
July 1, 2020	Largemouth Bass	39,159	–	report
July 1, 2018	Largemouth Bass	74,801	–	report
July 1, 2017	Largemouth Bass	50,195	–	report
July 1, 2016	Largemouth Bass	80,041	–	report
July 1, 2015	Largemouth Bass	76,260	–	report
July 1, 2014	Largemouth Bass	99,463	–	report
July 1, 2013	Largemouth Bass	100,370	–	report
July 1, 1998	Palmetto Bass	63,236	–	report
July 1, 1997	Palmetto Bass	61,351	–	report
July 1, 1996	Palmetto Bass	122,416	–	report
July 1, 1995	Palmetto Bass	187,650	–	report
July 1, 1994	Palmetto Bass	62,000	–	report
July 1, 1992	Palmetto Bass	103,180	–	report
July 1, 1991	Palmetto Bass	134,600	–	report
July 1, 1990	Largemouth Bass	306,965	–	report
July 1, 1990	Striped Bass	122,879	–	report
July 1, 1989	Striped Bass	246,000	–	report
July 1, 1986	Palmetto Bass	361,015	–	report
July 1, 1984	Palmetto Bass	362,450	–	report
July 1, 1983	Palmetto Bass	122,459	–	report
July 1, 1981	Palmetto Bass	135,638	–	report
July 1, 1979	Palmetto Bass	123,200	–	report
July 1, 1973	Channel Catfish	35,000	–	report
July 1, 1972	Channel Catfish	132,724	–	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.