Houston County fishing

Fishing at Houston County is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Crappie, Hybrid Sunfish, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Palmetto Bass, and 1 more. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1967, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

27

Since 1967

Species recorded

7

Elevation

258.9 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Houston County?
Fishing Houston County is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 14 of 27 plants on record, ahead of Lone Star Bass and 5 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2022. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1986. Hybrid Sunfish was last stocked July 1, 1971. 3 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Houston County stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1967, 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 38 years between 1967 and 2026.
How do you get on Houston County?
There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Crockett, TX. Houston County operates a free two-lane ramp on the north side of the dam off FM 229, 9 miles west of Crockett. Crockett Family Resort nearby runs a fee-based private ramp on the same road.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Crockett, TX
Boat ramp
Yes

Houston County operates a free two-lane ramp on the north side of the dam off FM 229, 9 miles west of Crockett. Crockett Family Resort nearby runs a fee-based private ramp on the same road.

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

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How Houston County 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 38 years between 1967 and 2026.

Fish at Houston County

Fishing Houston County is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 14 of 27 plants on record, ahead of Lone Star Bass and 5 more.

Largemouth Bass 14 plants
Plants
14 of 27
Last stocked
July 1, 2022

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Lone Star Bass 5 plants
Plants
5 of 27
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Channel Catfish 3 plants
Plants
3 of 27
Last stocked
July 1, 1986

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 27
Last stocked
July 1, 1971

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Crappie 1 plant
Plants
1 of 27
Last stocked
July 1, 1967

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Northern Pike 1 plant
Plants
1 of 27
Last stocked
July 1, 1972

Seasons and rigs are on the Northern Pike guide.

Palmetto Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 27
Last stocked
July 1, 1979

Fish stocked per year

  • 9,0001967
  • 8,0001971
  • 2001972
  • 26,2211973
  • 74,0001974
  • 75,0001976
  • 75,0001977
  • 14,5001979
  • 34,7351985
  • 137,7421986
  • 131,7072003
  • 136,6452004
  • 134,3732008
  • 135,3702010
  • 133,8162018
  • 28,4332019
  • 28,1822020
  • 34,1102022
  • 27,0722023
  • 26,6072024
  • 25,1522025
  • 50,1602026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 50,160 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 25,152 – report
July 1, 2024 Lone Star Bass 26,607 – report
July 1, 2023 Lone Star Bass 27,072 – report
July 1, 2022 Lone Star Bass 25,149 – report
July 1, 2022 Largemouth Bass 8,961 – report
July 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 27,808 – report
July 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 374 – report
July 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 28,433 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 133,816 – report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 135,370 – report
July 1, 2008 Largemouth Bass 134,373 – report
July 1, 2004 Largemouth Bass 136,645 – report
July 1, 2003 Largemouth Bass 131,707 – report
July 1, 1986 Largemouth Bass 62,630 – report
July 1, 1986 Channel Catfish 75,112 – report
July 1, 1985 Largemouth Bass 34,735 – report
July 1, 1979 Palmetto Bass 14,500 – report
July 1, 1977 Largemouth Bass 75,000 – report
July 1, 1976 Largemouth Bass 75,000 – report
July 1, 1974 Largemouth Bass 74,000 – report
July 1, 1973 Channel Catfish 26,221 – report
July 1, 1972 Northern Pike 200 – report
July 1, 1971 Hybrid Sunfish 8,000 – report
July 1, 1967 Hybrid Sunfish 2,000 – report
July 1, 1967 Crappie 2,000 – report
July 1, 1967 Channel Catfish 5,000 – 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.

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