What fish are at Inks?

Fishing Inks is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 17 of 43 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 9 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2022. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2024. Striped Bass was last stocked July 1, 2023. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 1986. 7 more species are on the stocking report.

Inks fishing

Fishing at Inks is on a reservoir, stocked with Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and 5 more. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1968, most often in July and November. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Muskellunge, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.

Last stocked

July 1, 2024

Plants on record

Since 1968

Species recorded

Elevation

871.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Inks?: Fishing Inks is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 17 of 43 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 9 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2022. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2024. Striped Bass was last stocked July 1, 2023. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 1986. 7 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Inks stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2024. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1968, most often in July and November. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2024 it was July 1, 2024, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 30 years between 1968 and 2024.
How do you get on Inks?: Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Burnet, TX. Facilities include camping. Inks Lake State Park runs the lake's only public boat ramp, a two-lane concrete ramp, plus a lighted fishing pier and shoreline access. Park entrance fee required; camping reservations recommended well in advance.
Which lakes near Inks were stocked more recently?: Buchanan (6.4 mi), Marble Falls (13.3 mi), Post City South Lake (20.1 mi), Travis (27.7 mi), and Lake Georgetown (37.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Buchanan is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Striped Bass, Blue Catfish, and Sunshine Bass, Marble Falls is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Palmetto Bass, Post City South Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, Travis is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Striped Bass, Walleye, and Blue Catfish, and Lake Georgetown is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Palmetto Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Blue Catfish, and Sunshine Bass.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Burnet, TX
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: Yes
Facilities: camping

Inks Lake State Park runs the lake's only public boat ramp, a two-lane concrete ramp, plus a lighted fishing pier and shoreline access. Park entrance fee required; camping reservations recommended well in advance.

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

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How Inks is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2024 it was July 1, 2024, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 30 years between 1968 and 2024.

Buchanan (6.4 mi), Marble Falls (13.3 mi), Post City South Lake (20.1 mi), Travis (27.7 mi), and Lake Georgetown (37.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Buchanan is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Striped Bass, Blue Catfish, and Sunshine Bass, Marble Falls is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Palmetto Bass, Post City South Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, Travis is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Striped Bass, Walleye, and Blue Catfish, and Lake Georgetown is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Palmetto Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Blue Catfish, and Sunshine Bass.

Fish at Inks

Fishing Inks is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 17 of 43 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 9 more.

Channel Catfish 17 plants

Plants: 17 of 43
Last stocked: July 1, 2022

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 8 plants

Plants: 8 of 43
Last stocked: July 1, 2024

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Striped Bass 6 plants

Plants: 6 of 43
Last stocked: July 1, 2023

Seasons and rigs are on the Striped Bass guide.

Palmetto Bass 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 43
Last stocked: July 1, 1986

Walleye 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 43
Last stocked: July 1, 1978

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Blue Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 43
Last stocked: July 1, 1968

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Coho Salmon 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 43
Last stocked: July 1, 1974

Seasons and rigs are on the Coho Salmon guide.

Muskellunge 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 43
Last stocked: July 1, 1976

Seasons and rigs are on the Muskellunge guide.

Northern Pike 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 43
Last stocked: July 1, 1974

Seasons and rigs are on the Northern Pike guide.

Rainbow Trout 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 43
Last stocked: November 1, 1974

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Sunshine Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 43
Last stocked: July 1, 2016

Fish stocked per year

4,0001968
245,1001969
28,0001971
9,7501974
10,0701976
4,071,9501978
12,3501980
8,0101983
21,6351984
44,5531986
1,9571987
25,0001988
14,0371989
200,9301991
3,0801994
1,2502000
1112006
363,1092011
12,4692013
120,0002015
80,6242016
139,5222018
67,5322019
8,8702021
24,9002022
4,4292023
20,6062024

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2024	Largemouth Bass	20,606	–	report
July 1, 2023	Striped Bass	4,429	–	report
July 1, 2022	Channel Catfish	24,900	–	report
July 1, 2021	Striped Bass	8,853	–	report
July 1, 2021	Striped Bass	17	–	report
July 1, 2019	Largemouth Bass	33,280	–	report
July 1, 2019	Channel Catfish	34,252	–	report
July 1, 2018	Channel Catfish	139,522	–	report
July 1, 2016	Sunshine Bass	30,000	–	report
July 1, 2016	Channel Catfish	50,624	–	report
July 1, 2015	Largemouth Bass	20,000	–	report
July 1, 2015	Channel Catfish	100,000	–	report
July 1, 2013	Channel Catfish	12,469	–	report
July 1, 2011	Channel Catfish	304,787	–	report
July 1, 2011	Channel Catfish	58,322	–	report
July 1, 2006	Channel Catfish	111	–	report
July 1, 2000	Channel Catfish	1,250	–	report
July 1, 1994	Channel Catfish	3,080	–	report
July 1, 1991	Largemouth Bass	80,480	–	report
July 1, 1991	Striped Bass	86,250	–	report
July 1, 1991	Striped Bass	34,200	–	report
July 1, 1989	Largemouth Bass	4,648	–	report
July 1, 1989	Largemouth Bass	9,389	–	report
July 1, 1988	Largemouth Bass	25,000	–	report
July 1, 1987	Channel Catfish	1,957	–	report
July 1, 1986	Palmetto Bass	32,105	–	report
July 1, 1986	Channel Catfish	10,000	–	report
July 1, 1986	Channel Catfish	2,448	–	report
July 1, 1984	Palmetto Bass	16,148	–	report
July 1, 1984	Channel Catfish	5,487	–	report
July 1, 1983	Striped Bass	8,010	–	report
July 1, 1980	Palmetto Bass	12,350	–	report
July 1, 1978	Walleye	4,067,000	–	report
July 1, 1978	Palmetto Bass	4,950	–	report
July 1, 1976	Walleye	10,000	–	report
July 1, 1976	Muskellunge	70	–	report
November 1, 1974	Rainbow Trout	4,293	–	report
July 1, 1974	Coho Salmon	1,245	–	report
July 1, 1974	Northern Pike	4,212	–	report
July 1, 1971	Channel Catfish	28,000	–	report
July 1, 1969	Largemouth Bass	200,000	–	report
July 1, 1969	Channel Catfish	45,100	–	report
July 1, 1968	Blue Catfish	4,000	–	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.