What fish are at Lake Georgetown?

Fishing Lake Georgetown is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 15 of 38 plants on record, ahead of Smallmouth Bass and 6 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2018. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2011. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2001. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1979. 4 more species are on the stocking report.

Lake Georgetown fishing

Fishing at Lake Georgetown is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Palmetto Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Blue Catfish, and 2 more. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1978, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.

Last stocked

July 1, 2025

Plants on record

Since 1978

Species recorded

Elevation

753.7 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Georgetown?: Fishing Lake Georgetown is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 15 of 38 plants on record, ahead of Smallmouth Bass and 6 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2018. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2011. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2001. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1979. 4 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Lake Georgetown stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2025. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1978, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2025 it was July 1, 2025, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 20 years between 1978 and 2025.
How do you get on Lake Georgetown?: Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Georgetown, TX. Facilities include camping. The Army Corps of Engineers operates four parks around Lake Georgetown (Cedar Breaks, Jim Hogg, Russell Park, Tejas Camp), each with a boat ramp and day-use fee; Cedar Breaks and Jim Hogg also offer camping.
Which lakes near Lake Georgetown were stocked more recently?: Austin (24.3 mi), Travis (24.7 mi), and Granger (25.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Austin is also stocked with Palmetto Bass, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, Travis is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, and Granger is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass.

Access and facts

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

The Army Corps of Engineers operates four parks around Lake Georgetown (Cedar Breaks, Jim Hogg, Russell Park, Tejas Camp), each with a boat ramp and day-use fee; Cedar Breaks and Jim Hogg also offer camping.

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 Georgetown is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2025 it was July 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 20 years between 1978 and 2025.

Austin (24.3 mi), Travis (24.7 mi), and Granger (25.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Austin is also stocked with Palmetto Bass, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, Travis is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, and Granger is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass.

Fish at Lake Georgetown

Fishing Lake Georgetown is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 15 of 38 plants on record, ahead of Smallmouth Bass and 6 more.

Palmetto Bass 15 plants

Plants: 15 of 38
Last stocked: July 1, 2018

Smallmouth Bass 11 plants

Plants: 11 of 38
Last stocked: July 1, 2011

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Blue Catfish 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 38
Last stocked: July 1, 2001

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Channel Catfish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 38
Last stocked: July 1, 1979

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 38
Last stocked: July 1, 1986

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Walleye 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 38
Last stocked: July 1, 1983

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Lone Star Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 38
Last stocked: July 1, 2025

Sunshine Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 38
Last stocked: July 1, 2014

Fish stocked per year

44,9981978
140,0001979
113,5521980
2,117,2841981
13,1791982
2,514,7291983
3,0001986
13,2401989
32,7741992
32,7211995
167,1732000
135,0492001
6,4852003
6,4942004
6,4752005
18,2512006
35,2902007
39,1912008
7,5952009
35,4382010
17,2992011
19,7452013
6,6112014
6,6982015
6,6322016
6,4932017
7,0442018
30,3312025

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2025	Lone Star Bass	30,331	–	report
July 1, 2018	Palmetto Bass	7,044	–	report
July 1, 2017	Palmetto Bass	6,493	–	report
July 1, 2016	Palmetto Bass	6,632	–	report
July 1, 2015	Palmetto Bass	6,698	–	report
July 1, 2014	Sunshine Bass	6,611	–	report
July 1, 2013	Palmetto Bass	19,745	–	report
July 1, 2011	Smallmouth Bass	10,535	–	report
July 1, 2011	Palmetto Bass	6,764	–	report
July 1, 2010	Smallmouth Bass	35,438	–	report
July 1, 2009	Palmetto Bass	7,595	–	report
July 1, 2008	Smallmouth Bass	32,457	–	report
July 1, 2008	Palmetto Bass	6,734	–	report
July 1, 2007	Smallmouth Bass	29,795	–	report
July 1, 2007	Palmetto Bass	5,495	–	report
July 1, 2006	Smallmouth Bass	11,764	–	report
July 1, 2006	Palmetto Bass	6,487	–	report
July 1, 2005	Palmetto Bass	6,475	–	report
July 1, 2004	Palmetto Bass	6,494	–	report
July 1, 2003	Palmetto Bass	6,485	–	report
July 1, 2001	Blue Catfish	131,019	–	report
July 1, 2001	Blue Catfish	4,030	–	report
July 1, 2000	Blue Catfish	167,173	–	report
July 1, 1995	Smallmouth Bass	32,721	–	report
July 1, 1992	Smallmouth Bass	32,774	–	report
July 1, 1989	Blue Catfish	13,240	–	report
July 1, 1986	Largemouth Bass	3,000	–	report
July 1, 1983	Walleye	2,514,729	–	report
July 1, 1982	Palmetto Bass	13,179	–	report
July 1, 1981	Walleye	2,000,000	–	report
July 1, 1981	Largemouth Bass	10,020	–	report
July 1, 1981	Smallmouth Bass	107,264	–	report
July 1, 1980	Smallmouth Bass	100,552	–	report
July 1, 1980	Palmetto Bass	13,000	–	report
July 1, 1979	Smallmouth Bass	100,000	–	report
July 1, 1979	Channel Catfish	40,000	–	report
July 1, 1978	Smallmouth Bass	30,000	–	report
July 1, 1978	Channel Catfish	14,998	–	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.