Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Plants on record
64
Since 1977
Species recorded
8
Elevation
401 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at Lake Fork?
- Fishing Lake Fork is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 45 of 64 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 6 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2024. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1985. 4 more species are on the stocking report.
- When is Lake Fork stocked?
- Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1977, 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 9 years between 1977 and 2026.
- How do you get on Lake Fork?
- Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Emory, TX. The Sabine River Authority operates four public boat ramps plus a free day-use area; dozens of privately run marinas, resorts, and bait shops ring the lake with additional ramps, cabins, and RV sites.
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Emory, TX
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
The Sabine River Authority operates four public boat ramps plus a free day-use area; dozens of privately run marinas, resorts, and bait shops ring the lake with additional ramps, cabins, and RV sites.
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
How Lake Fork 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 9 years between 1977 and 2026.
Fish at Lake Fork
Fishing Lake Fork is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 45 of 64 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 6 more.
Largemouth Bass 45 plants
- Plants
- 45 of 64
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2026
Channel Catfish 7 plants
- Plants
- 7 of 64
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2024
Lone Star Bass 5 plants
- Plants
- 5 of 64
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2026
Blue Catfish 3 plants
- Plants
- 3 of 64
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1985
Bluegill 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 64
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1981
Flathead Catfish 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 64
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1979
Redear Sunfish 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 64
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1981
Sucker 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 64
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1982
Fish stocked per year
- 39,7871977
- 80,1301978
- 406,2151979
- 736,7681980
- 669,9111981
- 981982
- 131,7791984
- 253,4641985
- 2501987
- 692,2811995
- 697,7311996
- 698,0371997
- 694,2111998
- 710,7611999
- 510,7372000
- 218,2402001
- 692,2582002
- 732,0492003
- 515,0412004
- 705,9862005
- 506,1132006
- 501,1742007
- 504,1172008
- 685,7022009
- 515,4442010
- 724,9212011
- 693,7362012
- 523,5122013
- 518,0272014
- 317,9242015
- 317,3452016
- 320,2612017
- 347,9982018
- 544,5942019
- 281,6922020
- 493,0862021
- 509,1812022
- 549,6492023
- 491,2052024
- 509,0582025
- 578,6302026
Stocking history
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| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | Lone Star Bass | 518,406 | – | report |
| July 1, 2026 | Largemouth Bass | 15,095 | – | report |
| July 1, 2026 | Largemouth Bass | 45,129 | – | report |
| July 1, 2025 | Lone Star Bass | 509,058 | – | report |
| July 1, 2024 | Lone Star Bass | 490,904 | – | report |
| July 1, 2024 | Channel Catfish | 301 | – | report |
| July 1, 2023 | Lone Star Bass | 549,649 | – | report |
| July 1, 2022 | Lone Star Bass | 508,956 | – | report |
| July 1, 2022 | Largemouth Bass | 20 | – | report |
| July 1, 2022 | Channel Catfish | 205 | – | report |
| July 1, 2021 | Largemouth Bass | 21,250 | – | report |
| July 1, 2021 | Largemouth Bass | 471,836 | – | report |
| July 1, 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 281,692 | – | report |
| July 1, 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 14,556 | – | report |
| July 1, 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 529,239 | – | report |
| July 1, 2019 | Channel Catfish | 799 | – | report |
| July 1, 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 35,998 | – | report |
| July 1, 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 312,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 320,261 | – | report |
| July 1, 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 317,345 | – | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 317,924 | – | report |
| July 1, 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 15,709 | – | report |
| July 1, 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 502,318 | – | report |
| July 1, 2013 | Largemouth Bass | 4,559 | – | report |
| July 1, 2013 | Largemouth Bass | 518,953 | – | report |
| July 1, 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 10,205 | – | report |
| July 1, 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 683,531 | – | report |
| July 1, 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 39,872 | – | report |
| July 1, 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 685,049 | – | report |
| July 1, 2010 | Largemouth Bass | 2,220 | – | report |
| July 1, 2010 | Largemouth Bass | 513,224 | – | report |
| July 1, 2009 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 2009 | Largemouth Bass | 682,702 | – | report |
| July 1, 2008 | Largemouth Bass | 2,897 | – | report |
| July 1, 2008 | Largemouth Bass | 501,220 | – | report |
| July 1, 2007 | Largemouth Bass | 501,174 | – | report |
| July 1, 2006 | Largemouth Bass | 4,800 | – | report |
| July 1, 2006 | Largemouth Bass | 501,313 | – | report |
| July 1, 2005 | Largemouth Bass | 705,986 | – | report |
| July 1, 2004 | Largemouth Bass | 515,041 | – | report |
| July 1, 2003 | Largemouth Bass | 732,049 | – | report |
| July 1, 2002 | Largemouth Bass | 692,258 | – | report |
| July 1, 2001 | Largemouth Bass | 218,240 | – | report |
| July 1, 2000 | Largemouth Bass | 510,737 | – | report |
| July 1, 1999 | Largemouth Bass | 710,761 | – | report |
| July 1, 1998 | Largemouth Bass | 694,211 | – | report |
| July 1, 1997 | Largemouth Bass | 698,037 | – | report |
| July 1, 1996 | Largemouth Bass | 697,731 | – | report |
| July 1, 1995 | Largemouth Bass | 692,281 | – | report |
| July 1, 1987 | Largemouth Bass | 250 | – | report |
| July 1, 1985 | Blue Catfish | 253,464 | – | report |
| July 1, 1984 | Channel Catfish | 102,103 | – | report |
| July 1, 1984 | Blue Catfish | 29,676 | – | report |
| July 1, 1982 | Sucker | 49 | – | report |
| July 1, 1982 | Largemouth Bass | 49 | – | report |
| July 1, 1981 | Bluegill | 633,911 | – | report |
| July 1, 1981 | Redear Sunfish | 36,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1980 | Largemouth Bass | 330,800 | – | report |
| July 1, 1980 | Channel Catfish | 137,545 | – | report |
| July 1, 1980 | Blue Catfish | 268,423 | – | report |
| July 1, 1979 | Largemouth Bass | 401,415 | – | report |
| July 1, 1979 | Flathead Catfish | 4,800 | – | report |
| July 1, 1978 | Channel Catfish | 80,130 | – | report |
| July 1, 1977 | Channel Catfish | 39,787 | – | report |
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Species stocked here
- Channel Catfish (7)
- Flathead Catfish (1)
- Largemouth Bass (45)
- Blue Catfish (3)
- Redear Sunfish (1)
- Bluegill (1)
- Sucker (1)
- Lone Star Bass (5)
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.