What fish are at J. B. Thomas?

Fishing J. B. Thomas is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 15 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 4 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Walleye was last stocked July 1, 1973. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2015. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2016. 2 more species are on the stocking report.

How do you get on J. B. Thomas?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Snyder, TX. The Colorado River Municipal Water District operates the lake's public boat ramp and access area; a $5 day-use fee applies at the entrance gate.

J. B. Thomas fishing

Fishing at J. B. Thomas is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, and Lone Star Bass. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1965, most often in July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

Since 1965

Species recorded

Elevation

2,239.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at J. B. Thomas?: Fishing J. B. Thomas is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 15 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 4 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Walleye was last stocked July 1, 1973. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2015. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2016. 2 more species are on the stocking report.
When is J. B. Thomas stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1965, 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 44 years between 1965 and 2026.
How do you get on J. B. Thomas?: Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Snyder, TX. The Colorado River Municipal Water District operates the lake's public boat ramp and access area; a $5 day-use fee applies at the entrance gate.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Snyder, TX
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: Yes

The Colorado River Municipal Water District operates the lake's public boat ramp and access area; a $5 day-use fee applies at the entrance gate.

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 J. B. Thomas 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 44 years between 1965 and 2026.

Fish at J. B. Thomas

Fishing J. B. Thomas is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 15 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 4 more.

Largemouth Bass 15 plants

Plants: 15 of 24
Last stocked: July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Walleye 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 24
Last stocked: July 1, 1973

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Blue Catfish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 24
Last stocked: July 1, 2015

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Bluegill 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 24
Last stocked: July 1, 2016

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Channel Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 24
Last stocked: July 1, 2015

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 24
Last stocked: July 1, 2025

Fish stocked per year

20,0001965
220,0001966
88,0001968
500,0001969
1,390,5101970
600,0001972
300,0001973
15,0001976
103,0161980
151,0191999
194,9862004
555,2052015
73,6452016
61,4502018
83,3152022
31,3842024
93,5812025
62,2662026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2026	Largemouth Bass	62,266	–	report
July 1, 2025	Lone Star Bass	79,252	–	report
July 1, 2025	Largemouth Bass	14,329	–	report
July 1, 2024	Largemouth Bass	31,384	–	report
July 1, 2022	Largemouth Bass	83,315	–	report
July 1, 2018	Largemouth Bass	61,450	–	report
July 1, 2016	Largemouth Bass	9,559	–	report
July 1, 2016	Bluegill	64,086	–	report
July 1, 2015	Largemouth Bass	78,828	–	report
July 1, 2015	Channel Catfish	242,388	–	report
July 1, 2015	Blue Catfish	233,989	–	report
July 1, 2004	Largemouth Bass	194,986	–	report
July 1, 1999	Largemouth Bass	151,019	–	report
July 1, 1980	Largemouth Bass	70,088	–	report
July 1, 1980	Blue Catfish	32,928	–	report
July 1, 1976	Largemouth Bass	15,000	–	report
July 1, 1973	Walleye	300,000	–	report
July 1, 1972	Walleye	600,000	–	report
July 1, 1970	Walleye	1,350,000	–	report
July 1, 1970	Largemouth Bass	40,510	–	report
July 1, 1969	Walleye	500,000	–	report
July 1, 1968	Largemouth Bass	88,000	–	report
July 1, 1966	Largemouth Bass	220,000	–	report
July 1, 1965	Largemouth Bass	20,000	–	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.