Lake Corpus Christi fishing

Fishing at Lake Corpus Christi is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Walleye, Palmetto Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, and 2 more. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1972, most often in July and November. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, and Rainbow Trout.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

65

Since 1972

Species recorded

8

Elevation

91.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Corpus Christi?
Fishing Lake Corpus Christi is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 30 of 65 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 6 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked November 1, 2024. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2020. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 1995. Striped Bass was last stocked July 1, 1990. 4 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Lake Corpus Christi stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1972, most often in July and November. 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 12 years between 1972 and 2026.
How do you get on Lake Corpus Christi?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Mathis, TX. Facilities include camping and dock. Lake Corpus Christi State Park operates a boat ramp, fishing pier, and camping on the lake's east shore; entrance fee required. Additional public ramps are outside the park at Wesley Seale Dam and Mathis city park.

Access and facts

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

Lake Corpus Christi State Park operates a boat ramp, fishing pier, and camping on the lake's east shore; entrance fee required. Additional public ramps are outside the park at Wesley Seale Dam and Mathis city park.

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 Lake Corpus Christi 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 12 years between 1972 and 2026.

Fish at Lake Corpus Christi

Fishing Lake Corpus Christi is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 30 of 65 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 6 more.

Rainbow Trout 30 plants
Plants
30 of 65
Last stocked
November 1, 2024

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Largemouth Bass 11 plants
Plants
11 of 65
Last stocked
July 1, 2020

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Palmetto Bass 9 plants
Plants
9 of 65
Last stocked
July 1, 1995
Striped Bass 6 plants
Plants
6 of 65
Last stocked
July 1, 1990

Seasons and rigs are on the Striped Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 4 plants
Plants
4 of 65
Last stocked
July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 3 plants
Plants
3 of 65
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Bluegill 1 plant
Plants
1 of 65
Last stocked
July 1, 2020

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Walleye 1 plant
Plants
1 of 65
Last stocked
July 1, 1973

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 10,0001972
  • 2,000,0001973
  • 88,4561979
  • 467,9001980
  • 194,7701981
  • 220,0961983
  • 220,3581986
  • 220,4321988
  • 459,6861989
  • 237,7451990
  • 220,9001991
  • 319,7001992
  • 168,3261993
  • 535,1771994
  • 332,3291995
  • 1,0081997
  • 423,2791998
  • 1,5002000
  • 1,3812001
  • 485,7312002
  • 2,5832003
  • 2,0792004
  • 1,5002005
  • 1,5092006
  • 1,5022007
  • 464,6762008
  • 457,8532009
  • 1,5002010
  • 1,5062011
  • 1,3592012
  • 1,3792013
  • 719,0772014
  • 207,2012015
  • 1,6052016
  • 215,2442017
  • 205,3312018
  • 210,1142019
  • 285,5182020
  • 2,2132021
  • 204,7382022
  • 204,2952023
  • 2,0162024
  • 351,1202026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 100,154 – report
July 1, 2026 Channel Catfish 242,241 – report
July 1, 2026 Channel Catfish 8,725 – report
November 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 2,016 – report
November 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 1,663 – report
July 1, 2023 Lone Star Bass 202,632 – report
November 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,020 – report
July 1, 2022 Lone Star Bass 202,718 – report
November 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,213 – report
November 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 2,222 – report
July 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 108,338 – report
July 1, 2020 Bluegill 174,958 – report
November 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 2,212 – report
July 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 207,902 – report
November 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 2,295 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 203,036 – report
November 1, 2017 Rainbow Trout 2,014 – report
July 1, 2017 Largemouth Bass 213,230 – report
November 1, 2016 Rainbow Trout 1,605 – report
November 1, 2015 Rainbow Trout 1,701 – report
July 1, 2015 Largemouth Bass 205,500 – report
November 1, 2014 Rainbow Trout 1,508 – report
July 1, 2014 Largemouth Bass 460,205 – report
July 1, 2014 Channel Catfish 257,364 – report
November 1, 2013 Rainbow Trout 1,379 – report
November 1, 2012 Rainbow Trout 1,359 – report
November 1, 2011 Rainbow Trout 1,506 – report
November 1, 2010 Rainbow Trout 1,500 – report
November 1, 2009 Rainbow Trout 1,504 – report
July 1, 2009 Largemouth Bass 456,349 – report
November 1, 2008 Rainbow Trout 1,500 – report
July 1, 2008 Largemouth Bass 463,176 – report
November 1, 2007 Rainbow Trout 1,502 – report
November 1, 2006 Rainbow Trout 1,509 – report
November 1, 2005 Rainbow Trout 1,500 – report
November 1, 2004 Rainbow Trout 2,079 – report
November 1, 2003 Rainbow Trout 2,583 – report
November 1, 2002 Rainbow Trout 2,511 – report
July 1, 2002 Largemouth Bass 483,220 – report
November 1, 2001 Rainbow Trout 1,381 – report
November 1, 2000 Rainbow Trout 1,500 – report
November 1, 1998 Rainbow Trout 1,010 – report
July 1, 1998 Largemouth Bass 422,269 – report
November 1, 1997 Rainbow Trout 1,008 – report
November 1, 1995 Rainbow Trout 1,929 – report
July 1, 1995 Palmetto Bass 330,400 – report
November 1, 1994 Rainbow Trout 2,005 – report
July 1, 1994 Palmetto Bass 533,172 – report
November 1, 1993 Rainbow Trout 2,002 – report
July 1, 1993 Palmetto Bass 166,324 – report
July 1, 1992 Palmetto Bass 319,700 – report
July 1, 1991 Palmetto Bass 220,900 – report
July 1, 1990 Striped Bass 237,745 – report
July 1, 1989 Striped Bass 321,020 – report
July 1, 1989 Striped Bass 138,666 – report
July 1, 1988 Striped Bass 220,432 – report
July 1, 1986 Palmetto Bass 220,358 – report
July 1, 1983 Striped Bass 220,096 – report
July 1, 1981 Palmetto Bass 85,170 – report
July 1, 1981 Striped Bass 109,600 – report
July 1, 1980 Largemouth Bass 247,909 – report
July 1, 1980 Palmetto Bass 219,991 – report
July 1, 1979 Palmetto Bass 88,456 – report
July 1, 1973 Walleye 2,000,000 – report
July 1, 1972 Channel Catfish 10,000 – 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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