What fish are at Langford Creek?

Fishing Langford Creek is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 7 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Saugeye and 2 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2003. Saugeye was last stocked July 1, 1997. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1992. Threadfin Shad was last stocked July 1, 1982.

How do you get on Langford Creek?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Clarksville, TX. The City of Clarksville operates a free public boat ramp and shoreline fishing access on this small municipal water-supply lake.

Langford Creek fishing

Fishing at Langford Creek is on a reservoir, stocked with Threadfin Shad, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Saugeye. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1982, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Saugeye.

Last stocked

July 1, 2003

Plants on record

Since 1982

Species recorded

Elevation

288.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Langford Creek?: Fishing Langford Creek is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 7 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Saugeye and 2 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2003. Saugeye was last stocked July 1, 1997. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1992. Threadfin Shad was last stocked July 1, 1982.
When is Langford Creek stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2003. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1982, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2003 it was July 1, 2003, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 11 years between 1982 and 2003.
How do you get on Langford Creek?: Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Clarksville, TX. The City of Clarksville operates a free public boat ramp and shoreline fishing access on this small municipal water-supply lake.
Which lakes near Langford Creek were stocked more recently?: Mount Vernon City (26.5 mi), Bob Sandlin (29 mi), Bob Sandlin State Park (29 mi), Welsh (30.5 mi), and Crook (36.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Mount Vernon City is also stocked with Threadfin Shad, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass, Bob Sandlin is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, Bob Sandlin State Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Welsh is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Threadfin Shad, and Crook is also stocked with Channel Catfish.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Clarksville, TX
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: No

The City of Clarksville operates a free public boat ramp and shoreline fishing access on this small municipal water-supply lake.

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 Langford Creek is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2003 it was July 1, 2003, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 11 years between 1982 and 2003.

Mount Vernon City (26.5 mi), Bob Sandlin (29 mi), Bob Sandlin State Park (29 mi), Welsh (30.5 mi), and Crook (36.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Mount Vernon City is also stocked with Threadfin Shad, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass, Bob Sandlin is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, Bob Sandlin State Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Welsh is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Threadfin Shad, and Crook is also stocked with Channel Catfish.

Fish at Langford Creek

Fishing Langford Creek is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 7 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Saugeye and 2 more.

Channel Catfish 7 plants

Plants: 7 of 13
Last stocked: July 1, 2003

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Saugeye 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 13
Last stocked: July 1, 1997

Seasons and rigs are on the Saugeye guide.

Largemouth Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 13
Last stocked: July 1, 1992

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Threadfin Shad 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 13
Last stocked: July 1, 1982

Fish stocked per year

6,0001982
4,0501991
19,4291992
8,5071993
8,1001995
9,2701996
9,3751997
3,2481999
2,4302000
4,0792001
4,0562003

Stocking history

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2003	Channel Catfish	4,056	–	report
July 1, 2001	Channel Catfish	4,079	–	report
July 1, 2000	Channel Catfish	2,430	–	report
July 1, 1999	Channel Catfish	3,248	–	report
July 1, 1997	Saugeye	9,375	–	report
July 1, 1996	Saugeye	9,270	–	report
July 1, 1995	Saugeye	8,100	–	report
July 1, 1993	Saugeye	8,507	–	report
July 1, 1992	Largemouth Bass	16,914	–	report
July 1, 1992	Channel Catfish	2,515	–	report
July 1, 1991	Channel Catfish	4,050	–	report
July 1, 1982	Channel Catfish	4,000	–	report
July 1, 1982	Threadfin Shad	2,000	–	report

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.