What fish are at Lavon?

Fishing Lavon is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 8 of 27 plants on record, ahead of Striped Bass and 7 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2017. Striped Bass was last stocked July 1, 2008. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1998. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1971. 5 more species are on the stocking report.

Lavon fishing

Fishing at Lavon is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Palmetto Bass, Walleye, Threadfin Shad, and 3 more. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1954, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for White Bass and Walleye.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

Since 1954

Species recorded

Elevation

493.4 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Lavon?: Fishing Lavon is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 8 of 27 plants on record, ahead of Striped Bass and 7 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2017. Striped Bass was last stocked July 1, 2008. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1998. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1971. 5 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Lavon stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1954, 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 53 years between 1954 and 2026.
How do you get on Lavon?: Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Lavon, TX. Facilities include camping and dock. The Army Corps of Engineers operates 15 lakeside parks with boat ramps around Lake Lavon; a launch fee applies at most, with an annual pass option. Full-service marinas are at Collin Park and East Fork Park.

Access and facts

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

The Army Corps of Engineers operates 15 lakeside parks with boat ramps around Lake Lavon; a launch fee applies at most, with an annual pass option. Full-service marinas are at Collin Park and East Fork 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 Lavon 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 53 years between 1954 and 2026.

Fish at Lavon

Fishing Lavon is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 8 of 27 plants on record, ahead of Striped Bass and 7 more.

Largemouth Bass 8 plants

Plants: 8 of 27
Last stocked: July 1, 2017

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Striped Bass 7 plants

Plants: 7 of 27
Last stocked: July 1, 2008

Seasons and rigs are on the Striped Bass guide.

Blue Catfish 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 27
Last stocked: July 1, 1998

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Channel Catfish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 27
Last stocked: July 1, 1971

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 27
Last stocked: July 1, 2026

Threadfin Shad 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 27
Last stocked: July 1, 1984

Palmetto Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 27
Last stocked: July 1, 1976

Walleye 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 27
Last stocked: July 1, 1976

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

White Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 27
Last stocked: July 1, 1957

Seasons and rigs are on the White Bass guide.

Fish stocked per year

1,047,0001954
3301957
177,1001968
26,7001971
125,2001976
8,2501980
2,0001984
527,7381988
428,0851989
428,4021994
464,9061997
214,5881998
558,9052004
642,5852005
216,0862006
339,1142007
216,0902008
84,3092017
66,2412022
132,5202026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2026	Lone Star Bass	132,520	–	report
July 1, 2022	Lone Star Bass	66,241	–	report
July 1, 2017	Largemouth Bass	84,309	–	report
July 1, 2008	Striped Bass	216,090	–	report
July 1, 2007	Striped Bass	339,114	–	report
July 1, 2006	Striped Bass	216,086	–	report
July 1, 2005	Largemouth Bass	535,577	–	report
July 1, 2005	Striped Bass	107,008	–	report
July 1, 2004	Largemouth Bass	539,664	–	report
July 1, 2004	Striped Bass	19,241	–	report
July 1, 1998	Blue Catfish	214,588	–	report
July 1, 1997	Largemouth Bass	250,800	–	report
July 1, 1997	Blue Catfish	214,106	–	report
July 1, 1994	Striped Bass	428,402	–	report
July 1, 1989	Striped Bass	213,826	–	report
July 1, 1989	Blue Catfish	214,259	–	report
July 1, 1988	Largemouth Bass	98,860	–	report
July 1, 1988	Largemouth Bass	428,878	–	report
July 1, 1984	Threadfin Shad	2,000	–	report
July 1, 1980	Threadfin Shad	8,250	–	report
July 1, 1976	Walleye	86,000	–	report
July 1, 1976	Palmetto Bass	39,200	–	report
July 1, 1971	Channel Catfish	26,700	–	report
July 1, 1968	Largemouth Bass	177,100	–	report
July 1, 1957	White Bass	330	–	report
July 1, 1954	Largemouth Bass	1,027,000	–	report
July 1, 1954	Channel Catfish	20,000	–	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.