Kurth fishing

Fishing at Kurth is on a reservoir, stocked with Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Palmetto Bass, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1969, most often in July. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

32

Since 1969

Species recorded

5

Elevation

179.4 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Kurth?
Fishing Kurth is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 18 of 32 plants on record, ahead of Palmetto Bass and 3 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2020. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 1998. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1996. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
When is Kurth stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1969, 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 32 years between 1969 and 2026.
How do you get on Kurth?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Lufkin, TX. Lake Kurth is privately owned by a paper company; public fishing access requires a permit fee paid at the on-site office, which also covers boat ramp use.

Access and facts

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

Lake Kurth is privately owned by a paper company; public fishing access requires a permit fee paid at the on-site office, which also covers boat ramp use.

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 Kurth 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 32 years between 1969 and 2026.

Fish at Kurth

Fishing Kurth is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 18 of 32 plants on record, ahead of Palmetto Bass and 3 more.

Largemouth Bass 18 plants
Plants
18 of 32
Last stocked
July 1, 2020

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Palmetto Bass 6 plants
Plants
6 of 32
Last stocked
July 1, 1998
Lone Star Bass 5 plants
Plants
5 of 32
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Blue Catfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 32
Last stocked
July 1, 1996

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Crappie 1 plant
Plants
1 of 32
Last stocked
July 1, 1969

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 2,0001969
  • 32,0001977
  • 5,7951982
  • 50,4071994
  • 163,8861995
  • 11,8281996
  • 12,2301997
  • 52,7081998
  • 13,9962001
  • 56,8512002
  • 78,1292008
  • 75,4042009
  • 73,7432010
  • 74,1162011
  • 74,1722012
  • 49,3852015
  • 68,6102016
  • 80,1692017
  • 77,4982018
  • 20,0792019
  • 33,6792020
  • 16,8822022
  • 16,7622023
  • 17,1512024
  • 20,5352025
  • 17,0082026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 17,008 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 20,535 – report
July 1, 2024 Lone Star Bass 17,151 – report
July 1, 2023 Lone Star Bass 16,762 – report
July 1, 2022 Lone Star Bass 16,882 – report
July 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 3,675 – report
July 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 30,004 – report
July 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 20,079 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 8,957 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 68,541 – report
July 1, 2017 Largemouth Bass 80,169 – report
July 1, 2016 Largemouth Bass 68,610 – report
July 1, 2015 Largemouth Bass 49,385 – report
July 1, 2012 Largemouth Bass 74,172 – report
July 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 74,116 – report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 73,743 – report
July 1, 2009 Largemouth Bass 75,404 – report
July 1, 2008 Largemouth Bass 78,129 – report
July 1, 2002 Largemouth Bass 56,851 – report
July 1, 2001 Largemouth Bass 13,996 – report
July 1, 1998 Largemouth Bass 40,000 – report
July 1, 1998 Palmetto Bass 12,708 – report
July 1, 1997 Palmetto Bass 12,230 – report
July 1, 1996 Palmetto Bass 11,787 – report
July 1, 1996 Blue Catfish 41 – report
July 1, 1995 Palmetto Bass 103,845 – report
July 1, 1995 Blue Catfish 60,041 – report
July 1, 1994 Largemouth Bass 41,572 – report
July 1, 1994 Palmetto Bass 8,835 – report
July 1, 1982 Palmetto Bass 5,795 – report
July 1, 1977 Largemouth Bass 32,000 – report
July 1, 1969 Crappie 2,000 – 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.

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