Last stocked
July 1, 2020
Plants on record
55
Since 1967
Species recorded
7
Elevation
421.6 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at Jacksonville?
- Fishing Jacksonville is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 24 of 55 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 5 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2020. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1994. Crappie was last stocked July 1, 1992. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 1983. 3 more species are on the stocking report.
- When is Jacksonville stocked?
- Last stocked July 1, 2020. It is stocked about once a year since 1967, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2020 it was July 1, 2020, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 18 years between 1967 and 2020.
- How do you get on Jacksonville?
- Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Jacksonville, TX. The City of Jacksonville operates a free public boat ramp and shoreline fishing access on this small municipal lake south of town.
- Which lakes near Jacksonville were stocked more recently?
- McDonald Lake (15 mi), Palestine (21.5 mi), Lake Tyler (22.5 mi), Tyler State Park (23.5 mi), and Friendship Park Pond (27.2 mi) were stocked more recently. McDonald Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, Palestine is also stocked with Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Palmetto Bass, and Threadfin Shad, Lake Tyler is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Palmetto Bass, Tyler State Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Blue Catfish, and Friendship Park Pond is also stocked with Channel Catfish.
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Jacksonville, TX
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- No
The City of Jacksonville operates a free public boat ramp and shoreline fishing access on this small municipal lake south of town.
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
How Jacksonville is stocked
The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2020 it was July 1, 2020, about when it usually is.
No plants recorded in 18 years between 1967 and 2020.
McDonald Lake (15 mi), Palestine (21.5 mi), Lake Tyler (22.5 mi), Tyler State Park (23.5 mi), and Friendship Park Pond (27.2 mi) were stocked more recently. McDonald Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, Palestine is also stocked with Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Palmetto Bass, and Threadfin Shad, Lake Tyler is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Palmetto Bass, Tyler State Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Blue Catfish, and Friendship Park Pond is also stocked with Channel Catfish.
Fish at Jacksonville
Fishing Jacksonville is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 24 of 55 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 5 more.
Largemouth Bass 24 plants
- Plants
- 24 of 55
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2020
Channel Catfish 15 plants
- Plants
- 15 of 55
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1994
Crappie 7 plants
- Plants
- 7 of 55
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1992
Palmetto Bass 4 plants
- Plants
- 4 of 55
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1983
Blue Catfish 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 55
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1987
Grass Carp 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 55
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2007
Threadfin Shad 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 55
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2011
Fish stocked per year
- 2,0001967
- 4,0001968
- 4,5001969
- 4,0001970
- 2,0001971
- 6,0001973
- 41,0001974
- 69,0001975
- 138,0001976
- 132,2001977
- 155,5531978
- 22,0001979
- 2,0001980
- 18,3491981
- 4,0001982
- 18,5841983
- 4,0111986
- 6,1491987
- 299,0891988
- 69,6381990
- 85,3121992
- 2951994
- 135,3001999
- 135,2222000
- 441,0002005
- 87,4712006
- 123,2902007
- 121,2002010
- 162,9782011
- 1262012
- 125,1212014
- 120,8952015
- 135,2722016
- 132,9312018
- 47,9052019
- 39,1302020
Stocking history
Showing 15 of 55 plants Showing 55 plants
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 39,130 | – | report |
| July 1, 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 47,905 | – | report |
| July 1, 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 132,931 | – | report |
| July 1, 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 135,272 | – | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 120,895 | – | report |
| July 1, 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 125,121 | – | report |
| July 1, 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 6 | – | report |
| July 1, 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 120 | – | report |
| July 1, 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 2,143 | – | report |
| July 1, 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 120,935 | – | report |
| July 1, 2011 | Threadfin Shad | 39,900 | – | report |
| July 1, 2010 | Largemouth Bass | 121,200 | – | report |
| July 1, 2007 | Grass Carp | 2,500 | – | report |
| July 1, 2007 | Largemouth Bass | 120,790 | – | report |
| July 1, 2006 | Grass Carp | 1,390 | – | report |
| July 1, 2006 | Largemouth Bass | 86,081 | – | report |
| July 1, 2005 | Largemouth Bass | 441,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 2000 | Largemouth Bass | 135,222 | – | report |
| July 1, 1999 | Largemouth Bass | 135,300 | – | report |
| July 1, 1994 | Channel Catfish | 295 | – | report |
| July 1, 1992 | Crappie | 85,312 | – | report |
| July 1, 1990 | Crappie | 69,638 | – | report |
| July 1, 1988 | Crappie | 118,946 | – | report |
| July 1, 1988 | Crappie | 180,143 | – | report |
| July 1, 1987 | Blue Catfish | 6,149 | – | report |
| July 1, 1986 | Channel Catfish | 4,011 | – | report |
| July 1, 1983 | Palmetto Bass | 14,584 | – | report |
| July 1, 1983 | Channel Catfish | 4,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1982 | Channel Catfish | 4,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1981 | Palmetto Bass | 16,349 | – | report |
| July 1, 1981 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1980 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1979 | Largemouth Bass | 4,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1979 | Palmetto Bass | 14,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1979 | Channel Catfish | 4,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1978 | Largemouth Bass | 138,053 | – | report |
| July 1, 1978 | Channel Catfish | 17,500 | – | report |
| July 1, 1977 | Largemouth Bass | 85,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1977 | Largemouth Bass | 47,200 | – | report |
| July 1, 1976 | Largemouth Bass | 138,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1975 | Largemouth Bass | 67,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1975 | Blue Catfish | 2,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1974 | Largemouth Bass | 24,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1974 | Palmetto Bass | 15,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1974 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1973 | Largemouth Bass | 4,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1973 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1971 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1970 | Crappie | 2,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1970 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1969 | Crappie | 2,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1969 | Channel Catfish | 2,500 | – | report |
| July 1, 1968 | Crappie | 1,500 | – | report |
| July 1, 1968 | Channel Catfish | 2,500 | – | report |
| July 1, 1967 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | – | report |
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Species stocked here
- Channel Catfish (15)
- Crappie (7)
- Largemouth Bass (24)
- Palmetto Bass (4)
- Blue Catfish (2)
- Grass Carp (2)
- Threadfin Shad (1)
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.