What fish are at Jacksboro?

Fishing Jacksboro is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 11 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 2 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2024. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2022. Hybrid Sunfish was last stocked July 1, 1984. Northern Pike was last stocked July 1, 1974.

How do you get on Jacksboro?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Jacksboro, TX. The City of Jacksboro operates a free public boat ramp and lakeside park with shoreline fishing access on this small municipal water-supply lake.

Jacksboro fishing

Fishing at Jacksboro is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Hybrid Sunfish, and Largemouth Bass. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1969, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

Last stocked

July 1, 2024

Plants on record

Since 1969

Species recorded

Elevation

1,011.8 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Jacksboro?: Fishing Jacksboro is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 11 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 2 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2024. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2022. Hybrid Sunfish was last stocked July 1, 1984. Northern Pike was last stocked July 1, 1974.
When is Jacksboro stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2024. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1969, most often in July. 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 40 years between 1969 and 2024.
How do you get on Jacksboro?: Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Jacksboro, TX. The City of Jacksboro operates a free public boat ramp and lakeside park with shoreline fishing access on this small municipal water-supply lake.
Which lakes near Jacksboro were stocked more recently?: Bridgeport (16.9 mi) and Amon G. Carter (22.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Bridgeport is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish and Amon G. Carter is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Jacksboro, TX
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: No

The City of Jacksboro operates a free public boat ramp and lakeside park with shoreline fishing access on this small municipal water-supply lake.

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 Jacksboro 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 40 years between 1969 and 2024.

Bridgeport (16.9 mi) and Amon G. Carter (22.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Bridgeport is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish and Amon G. Carter is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass.

Fish at Jacksboro

Fishing Jacksboro is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 11 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 2 more.

Channel Catfish 11 plants

Plants: 11 of 17
Last stocked: July 1, 2024

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 17
Last stocked: July 1, 2022

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 17
Last stocked: July 1, 1984

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Northern Pike 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 17
Last stocked: July 1, 1974

Seasons and rigs are on the Northern Pike guide.

Fish stocked per year

6,0001969
2,3691974
6,2001984
12,0001988
12,3361990
15,2001991
3,0071992
3,0031994
4,3751997
3,0151998
12,3232011
2,9082013
2,9152016
1,0112021
12,4232022
1,0292024

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2024	Channel Catfish	1,029	–	report
July 1, 2022	Largemouth Bass	12,423	–	report
July 1, 2021	Channel Catfish	1,011	–	report
July 1, 2016	Channel Catfish	2,915	–	report
July 1, 2013	Channel Catfish	2,908	–	report
July 1, 2011	Channel Catfish	12,323	–	report
July 1, 1998	Channel Catfish	3,015	–	report
July 1, 1997	Channel Catfish	4,375	–	report
July 1, 1994	Channel Catfish	3,003	–	report
July 1, 1992	Channel Catfish	3,007	–	report
July 1, 1991	Largemouth Bass	12,200	–	report
July 1, 1991	Channel Catfish	3,000	–	report
July 1, 1990	Largemouth Bass	12,336	–	report
July 1, 1988	Largemouth Bass	12,000	–	report
July 1, 1984	Hybrid Sunfish	6,200	–	report
July 1, 1974	Northern Pike	2,369	–	report
July 1, 1969	Channel Catfish	6,000	–	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.