Joe Pool Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Joe Pool Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Threadfin Shad, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Lone Star Bass. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1981, most often in July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

19

Since 1981

Species recorded

5

Elevation

519.3 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Joe Pool Reservoir?
Fishing Joe Pool Reservoir is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 9 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 3 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2015. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2019. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 1986. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
When is Joe Pool Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1981, 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 33 years between 1981 and 2026.
How do you get on Joe Pool Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Cedar Hill, TX. Facilities include camping. Cedar Hill State Park operates the east-side ramps (park entrance fee); the City of Grand Prairie runs Britton Park, Loyd Park, and Lynn Creek Park/Marina on the west side, all fee-based, with camping and beaches.

Access and facts

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

Cedar Hill State Park operates the east-side ramps (park entrance fee); the City of Grand Prairie runs Britton Park, Loyd Park, and Lynn Creek Park/Marina on the west side, all fee-based, with camping and beaches.

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 Joe Pool Reservoir 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 33 years between 1981 and 2026.

Fish at Joe Pool Reservoir

Fishing Joe Pool Reservoir is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 9 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 3 more.

Largemouth Bass 9 plants
Plants
9 of 19
Last stocked
July 1, 2015

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 4 plants
Plants
4 of 19
Last stocked
July 1, 2019

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Bluegill 3 plants
Plants
3 of 19
Last stocked
July 1, 1986

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Lone Star Bass 2 plants
Plants
2 of 19
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Threadfin Shad 1 plant
Plants
1 of 19
Last stocked
July 1, 1981

Fish stocked per year

  • 24,0001981
  • 2,7001984
  • 125,0001985
  • 1,421,1001986
  • 203,3151987
  • 182,0492001
  • 317,0362005
  • 325,6812006
  • 74,7562015
  • 4002018
  • 4002019
  • 73,1052022
  • 165,3872026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 165,387 – report
July 1, 2022 Lone Star Bass 73,105 – report
July 1, 2019 Channel Catfish 400 – report
July 1, 2018 Channel Catfish 400 – report
July 1, 2015 Largemouth Bass 74,756 – report
July 1, 2006 Largemouth Bass 325,681 – report
July 1, 2005 Largemouth Bass 317,036 – report
July 1, 2001 Largemouth Bass 182,049 – report
July 1, 1987 Largemouth Bass 203,315 – report
July 1, 1986 Bluegill 5,290 – report
July 1, 1986 Largemouth Bass 417,554 – report
July 1, 1986 Largemouth Bass 248,256 – report
July 1, 1986 Channel Catfish 203,100 – report
July 1, 1986 Channel Catfish 546,900 – report
July 1, 1985 Bluegill 125,000 – report
July 1, 1984 Largemouth Bass 2,700 – report
July 1, 1981 Bluegill 19,950 – report
July 1, 1981 Largemouth Bass 2,970 – report
July 1, 1981 Threadfin Shad 1,080 – 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.

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