Largemouth Bass Stocked · 15 plants · last 2026 Best: dawn, dusk J. B. Thomas fishing
J. B. Thomas fishing is stocked with Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, and Lone Star Bass on a reservoir. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1965. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.
- Last stocked
- 2026
- Largemouth Bass
- Plants on record
- 24
- Since 1965
- Species recorded
- 6
- Elevation
- 2,239.2 ft
Fish at J. B. Thomas
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 15 plants · last 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 4 plants · last 1973 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Blue Catfish Stocked · 2 plants · last 2015 Last stocked 2015 · 2 plants
Blue Catfish species guide
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last 2016 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Channel Catfish Stocked · 1 plant · last 2015 Best: dusk, night Lone Star Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last 2025
Last stocked 2025 · 1 plant
How J. B. Thomas is stocked
No plants recorded in 44 years between 1965 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1965
20,000
Fish stocked in 1966
220,000
Fish stocked in 1968
88,000
Fish stocked in 1969
500,000
Fish stocked in 1970
1,390,510
Fish stocked in 1972
600,000
Fish stocked in 1973
300,000
Fish stocked in 1976
15,000
Fish stocked in 1980
103,016
Fish stocked in 1999
151,019
Fish stocked in 2004
194,986
Fish stocked in 2015
555,205
Fish stocked in 2016
73,645
Fish stocked in 2018
61,450
Fish stocked in 2022
83,315
Fish stocked in 2024
31,384
Fish stocked in 2025
93,581
Fish stocked in 2026
62,266
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Largemouth Bass | 62,266 | – | report |
| 2025 | Lone Star Bass | 79,252 | – | report |
| 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 14,329 | – | report |
| 2024 | Largemouth Bass | 31,384 | – | report |
| 2022 | Largemouth Bass | 83,315 | – | report |
| 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 61,450 | – | report |
| 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 9,559 | – | report |
| 2016 | Bluegill | 64,086 | – | report |
| 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 78,828 | – | report |
| 2015 | Channel Catfish | 242,388 | – | report |
| 2015 | Blue Catfish | 233,989 | – | report |
| 2004 | Largemouth Bass | 194,986 | – | report |
| 1999 | Largemouth Bass | 151,019 | – | report |
| 1980 | Largemouth Bass | 70,088 | – | report |
| 1980 | Blue Catfish | 32,928 | – | report |
| 1976 | Largemouth Bass | 15,000 | – | report |
| 1973 | Walleye | 300,000 | – | report |
| 1972 | Walleye | 600,000 | – | report |
| 1970 | Walleye | 1,350,000 | – | report |
| 1970 | Largemouth Bass | 40,510 | – | report |
| 1969 | Walleye | 500,000 | – | report |
| 1968 | Largemouth Bass | 88,000 | – | report |
| 1966 | Largemouth Bass | 220,000 | – | report |
| 1965 | Largemouth Bass | 20,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- 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.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at J. B. Thomas?
Fishing J. B. Thomas usually means Largemouth Bass: Largemouth Bass accounts for 15 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 4 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2026. Walleye was last stocked 1973. Blue Catfish was last stocked 2015. Bluegill was last stocked 2016. 2 more species are on the stocking report.
When is J. B. Thomas stocked?
Last stocked 2026. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1965. No plants recorded in 44 years between 1965 and 2026.
How do you get on J. B. Thomas?
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.