What fish are at Hubbard Creek Reservoir?

Fishing Hubbard Creek Reservoir is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 15 of 22 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 4 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2020. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2021. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 1984. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1970. 2 more species are on the stocking report.

How do you get on Hubbard Creek Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is not ADA accessible, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Breckenridge, TX. Facilities include camping. Four public ramps ring the lake, all free, including a new low-water ramp at Paul Prater near the south end of the dam. No ADA-accessible facilities exist; bank access is fair for a lake this size.

Hubbard Creek Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Hubbard Creek Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Palmetto Bass, Threadfin Shad, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1967, 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

Since 1967

Species recorded

Elevation

1,178.8 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Hubbard Creek Reservoir?: Fishing Hubbard Creek Reservoir is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 15 of 22 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 4 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2020. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2021. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 1984. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1970. 2 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Hubbard Creek Reservoir stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.4 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 42 years between 1967 and 2026.
How do you get on Hubbard Creek Reservoir?: Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is not ADA accessible, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Breckenridge, TX. Facilities include camping. Four public ramps ring the lake, all free, including a new low-water ramp at Paul Prater near the south end of the dam. No ADA-accessible facilities exist; bank access is fair for a lake this size.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Breckenridge, TX
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
ADA accessible: No
Fee required: No
Facilities: camping

Four public ramps ring the lake, all free, including a new low-water ramp at Paul Prater near the south end of the dam. No ADA-accessible facilities exist; bank access is fair for a lake this size.

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How Hubbard Creek Reservoir 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 42 years between 1967 and 2026.

Fish at Hubbard Creek Reservoir

Fishing Hubbard Creek Reservoir is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 15 of 22 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 4 more.

Largemouth Bass 15 plants

Plants: 15 of 22
Last stocked: July 1, 2020

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Blue Catfish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 22
Last stocked: July 1, 2021

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Palmetto Bass 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 22
Last stocked: July 1, 1984

Channel Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 22
Last stocked: July 1, 1970

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 22
Last stocked: July 1, 2026

Threadfin Shad 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 22
Last stocked: July 1, 1984

Fish stocked per year

18,0001967
200,0001968
100,0001970
100,0001971
212,8751979
3,091,5001984
135,5001986
383,0991990
382,9891991
355,5202003
373,3972011
377,1992012
227,0842016
215,7482017
122,0662018
112,1482020
38,3002021
152,3262026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2026	Lone Star Bass	152,326	–	report
July 1, 2021	Blue Catfish	38,300	–	report
July 1, 2020	Largemouth Bass	112,148	–	report
July 1, 2018	Largemouth Bass	122,066	–	report
July 1, 2017	Largemouth Bass	215,748	–	report
July 1, 2016	Largemouth Bass	86,842	–	report
July 1, 2016	Blue Catfish	140,242	–	report
July 1, 2012	Largemouth Bass	377,199	–	report
July 1, 2011	Largemouth Bass	373,397	–	report
July 1, 2003	Largemouth Bass	355,520	–	report
July 1, 1991	Largemouth Bass	382,989	–	report
July 1, 1990	Largemouth Bass	157,265	–	report
July 1, 1990	Largemouth Bass	225,834	–	report
July 1, 1986	Largemouth Bass	135,500	–	report
July 1, 1984	Palmetto Bass	3,090,000	–	report
July 1, 1984	Threadfin Shad	1,500	–	report
July 1, 1979	Largemouth Bass	80,425	–	report
July 1, 1979	Palmetto Bass	132,450	–	report
July 1, 1971	Largemouth Bass	100,000	–	report
July 1, 1970	Channel Catfish	100,000	–	report
July 1, 1968	Largemouth Bass	200,000	–	report
July 1, 1967	Largemouth Bass	18,000	–	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.