Lake O` the Pines fishing

Fishing at Lake O` the Pines is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Palmetto Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Paddlefish, and 1 more. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1968, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

Last stocked

July 1, 2025

Plants on record

37

Since 1968

Species recorded

7

Elevation

228.5 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Lake O` the Pines?
Fishing Lake O` the Pines is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 16 of 37 plants on record, ahead of Palmetto Bass and 5 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2021. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2000. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1970. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1994. 3 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Lake O` the Pines stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2025. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1968, 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 29 years between 1968 and 2025.
How do you get on Lake O` the Pines?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Lone Star, TX. Facilities include camping. Eleven public ramps are run by the Corps of Engineers, Marion County, or private marinas; five Corps ramps (including Lone Star Landing and Pine Hill) are free, others charge a fee. Corps campgrounds with electricity are at Brushy Creek, Buckhorn Creek, Johnson Creek, and Alley Creek.
Which lakes near Lake O` the Pines were stocked more recently?
Daingerfield State Park (15.2 mi), Bane Park Lake (29.7 mi), and Elder Lake (29.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Daingerfield State Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Lone Star Bass, Bane Park Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Blue Catfish, and Elder Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Lone Star, TX
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
camping

Eleven public ramps are run by the Corps of Engineers, Marion County, or private marinas; five Corps ramps (including Lone Star Landing and Pine Hill) are free, others charge a fee. Corps campgrounds with electricity are at Brushy Creek, Buckhorn Creek, Johnson Creek, and Alley Creek.

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 Lake O` the Pines 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 29 years between 1968 and 2025.

Daingerfield State Park (15.2 mi), Bane Park Lake (29.7 mi), and Elder Lake (29.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Daingerfield State Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Lone Star Bass, Bane Park Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Blue Catfish, and Elder Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish.

Fish at Lake O` the Pines

Fishing Lake O` the Pines is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 16 of 37 plants on record, ahead of Palmetto Bass and 5 more.

Largemouth Bass 16 plants
Plants
16 of 37
Last stocked
July 1, 2021

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Palmetto Bass 10 plants
Plants
10 of 37
Last stocked
July 1, 2000
Channel Catfish 3 plants
Plants
3 of 37
Last stocked
July 1, 1970

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Blue Catfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 37
Last stocked
July 1, 1994

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 2 plants
Plants
2 of 37
Last stocked
July 1, 2025
Paddlefish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 37
Last stocked
July 1, 1998

Seasons and rigs are on the Paddlefish guide.

Smallmouth Bass 2 plants
Plants
2 of 37
Last stocked
July 1, 1982

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 206,0001968
  • 27,0001969
  • 317,7631970
  • 19,6541971
  • 157,5051977
  • 180,0001979
  • 285,0001980
  • 177,8151981
  • 90,3381982
  • 306,3321983
  • 483,5471992
  • 458,0021993
  • 498,5861994
  • 280,7541995
  • 140,6121996
  • 50,6581997
  • 668,9831998
  • 62,1821999
  • 492,0852000
  • 408,6582009
  • 409,9662010
  • 408,8622011
  • 413,2582013
  • 184,9352015
  • 142,2422017
  • 149,4202019
  • 91,3322021
  • 141,2842023
  • 142,0592025

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 142,059 – report
July 1, 2023 Lone Star Bass 141,284 – report
July 1, 2021 Largemouth Bass 91,332 – report
July 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 149,420 – report
July 1, 2017 Largemouth Bass 142,242 – report
July 1, 2015 Largemouth Bass 184,935 – report
July 1, 2013 Largemouth Bass 4,677 – report
July 1, 2013 Largemouth Bass 408,581 – report
July 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 408,862 – report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 2,017 – report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 407,949 – report
July 1, 2009 Largemouth Bass 408,658 – report
July 1, 2000 Largemouth Bass 447,154 – report
July 1, 2000 Palmetto Bass 44,931 – report
July 1, 1999 Palmetto Bass 62,182 – report
July 1, 1998 Largemouth Bass 467,500 – report
July 1, 1998 Palmetto Bass 191,837 – report
July 1, 1998 Paddlefish 9,646 – report
July 1, 1997 Palmetto Bass 50,658 – report
July 1, 1996 Palmetto Bass 140,612 – report
July 1, 1995 Palmetto Bass 280,754 – report
July 1, 1994 Palmetto Bass 191,338 – report
July 1, 1994 Blue Catfish 307,248 – report
July 1, 1993 Largemouth Bass 458,002 – report
July 1, 1992 Largemouth Bass 468,146 – report
July 1, 1992 Paddlefish 15,401 – report
July 1, 1983 Largemouth Bass 306,332 – report
July 1, 1982 Largemouth Bass 60,338 – report
July 1, 1982 Smallmouth Bass 30,000 – report
July 1, 1981 Palmetto Bass 177,815 – report
July 1, 1980 Smallmouth Bass 285,000 – report
July 1, 1979 Palmetto Bass 180,000 – report
July 1, 1977 Palmetto Bass 157,505 – report
July 1, 1971 Blue Catfish 19,654 – report
July 1, 1970 Channel Catfish 317,763 – report
July 1, 1969 Channel Catfish 27,000 – report
July 1, 1968 Channel Catfish 206,000 – 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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