Lewisville Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Lewisville Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Palmetto Bass, Bluegill, Threadfin Shad, and 3 more. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1966, 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 Walleye.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

78

Since 1966

Species recorded

9

Elevation

521.7 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Lewisville Reservoir?
Fishing Lewisville Reservoir is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 25 of 78 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 7 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2023. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2021. Striped Bass was last stocked July 1, 1998. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1993. 5 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Lewisville Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1966, 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 1966 and 2026.
How do you get on Lewisville Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Lewisville, TX. Facilities include camping. The Army Corps of Engineers operates Lake Park, Hickory Creek, Little Elm, and Pilot Knoll parks around Lewisville Lake, each with a boat ramp and day-use fee; multiple full-service marinas add further launches.

Access and facts

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

The Army Corps of Engineers operates Lake Park, Hickory Creek, Little Elm, and Pilot Knoll parks around Lewisville Lake, each with a boat ramp and day-use fee; multiple full-service marinas add further launches.

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

View larger map · Open on Google Maps

How Lewisville Reservoir 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 1966 and 2026.

Fish at Lewisville Reservoir

Fishing Lewisville Reservoir is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 25 of 78 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 7 more.

Palmetto Bass 25 plants
Plants
25 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 2023
Largemouth Bass 18 plants
Plants
18 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 2021

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Striped Bass 11 plants
Plants
11 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 1998

Seasons and rigs are on the Striped Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 9 plants
Plants
9 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 1993

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Sunshine Bass 9 plants
Plants
9 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Walleye 3 plants
Plants
3 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 1974

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Bluegill 1 plant
Plants
1 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 1975

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Lone Star Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 2024
Threadfin Shad 1 plant
Plants
1 of 78
Last stocked
July 1, 1984

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,570,5001966
  • 432,2001967
  • 676,2451968
  • 782,4751969
  • 60,4501970
  • 361,0001971
  • 522,8001972
  • 207,8001973
  • 572,5701974
  • 3321975
  • 68,3101976
  • 159,7441978
  • 232,3001979
  • 307,5841981
  • 236,0391983
  • 3,2001984
  • 282,8151986
  • 120,5371989
  • 867,4731990
  • 294,2471991
  • 133,7861992
  • 908,1081993
  • 3,607,2691994
  • 272,0241995
  • 4,6171996
  • 297,1111997
  • 892,4511998
  • 222,8921999
  • 221,9692000
  • 221,9832002
  • 147,9232003
  • 295,9862004
  • 148,6702005
  • 1,752,5282006
  • 650,7522007
  • 149,1212008
  • 90,6002009
  • 2,278,8682010
  • 749,9792013
  • 612,0202014
  • 219,7962015
  • 1,428,8662016
  • 143,3782017
  • 1,510,0002018
  • 54,4372019
  • 1,008,0202020
  • 538,6682021
  • 423,3832022
  • 740,3082023
  • 1,281,6882024
  • 303,6382025
  • 151,9542026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 78 plants Showing 78 plants

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Sunshine Bass 151,954 – report
July 1, 2025 Sunshine Bass 303,638 – report
July 1, 2024 Lone Star Bass 231,399 – report
July 1, 2024 Sunshine Bass 752,874 – report
July 1, 2024 Sunshine Bass 297,415 – report
July 1, 2023 Sunshine Bass 236,413 – report
July 1, 2023 Palmetto Bass 503,895 – report
July 1, 2022 Sunshine Bass 423,383 – report
July 1, 2021 Sunshine Bass 335,330 – report
July 1, 2021 Largemouth Bass 203,338 – report
July 1, 2020 Sunshine Bass 1,008,020 – report
July 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 54,437 – report
July 1, 2018 Palmetto Bass 1,510,000 – report
July 1, 2017 Palmetto Bass 143,378 – report
July 1, 2016 Sunshine Bass 450,000 – report
July 1, 2016 Palmetto Bass 978,866 – report
July 1, 2015 Palmetto Bass 219,796 – report
July 1, 2014 Largemouth Bass 505,230 – report
July 1, 2014 Palmetto Bass 106,790 – report
July 1, 2013 Largemouth Bass 498,757 – report
July 1, 2013 Palmetto Bass 251,222 – report
July 1, 2010 Palmetto Bass 2,278,868 – report
July 1, 2009 Palmetto Bass 90,600 – report
July 1, 2008 Palmetto Bass 149,121 – report
July 1, 2007 Largemouth Bass 501,720 – report
July 1, 2007 Palmetto Bass 149,032 – report
July 1, 2006 Largemouth Bass 3,585 – report
July 1, 2006 Largemouth Bass 507,625 – report
July 1, 2006 Palmetto Bass 1,090,919 – report
July 1, 2006 Palmetto Bass 150,399 – report
July 1, 2005 Palmetto Bass 148,670 – report
July 1, 2004 Palmetto Bass 295,986 – report
July 1, 2003 Palmetto Bass 147,923 – report
July 1, 2002 Palmetto Bass 221,983 – report
July 1, 2000 Palmetto Bass 221,969 – report
July 1, 1999 Palmetto Bass 222,892 – report
July 1, 1998 Largemouth Bass 741,380 – report
July 1, 1998 Striped Bass 151,071 – report
July 1, 1997 Striped Bass 297,111 – report
July 1, 1996 Striped Bass 4,617 – report
July 1, 1995 Striped Bass 272,024 – report
July 1, 1994 Striped Bass 3,018,000 – report
July 1, 1994 Striped Bass 589,269 – report
July 1, 1993 Largemouth Bass 739,751 – report
July 1, 1993 Striped Bass 168,107 – report
July 1, 1993 Channel Catfish 250 – report
July 1, 1992 Striped Bass 133,786 – report
July 1, 1991 Striped Bass 294,247 – report
July 1, 1990 Largemouth Bass 743,646 – report
July 1, 1990 Striped Bass 123,827 – report
July 1, 1989 Striped Bass 120,537 – report
July 1, 1986 Palmetto Bass 282,815 – report
July 1, 1984 Threadfin Shad 3,200 – report
July 1, 1983 Palmetto Bass 236,039 – report
July 1, 1981 Palmetto Bass 230,740 – report
July 1, 1981 Channel Catfish 76,844 – report
July 1, 1979 Palmetto Bass 232,300 – report
July 1, 1978 Largemouth Bass 159,744 – report
July 1, 1976 Palmetto Bass 68,310 – report
July 1, 1975 Largemouth Bass 82 – report
July 1, 1975 Bluegill 250 – report
July 1, 1974 Walleye 475,000 – report
July 1, 1974 Palmetto Bass 97,570 – report
July 1, 1973 Walleye 207,800 – report
July 1, 1972 Walleye 405,000 – report
July 1, 1972 Channel Catfish 117,800 – report
July 1, 1971 Largemouth Bass 340,000 – report
July 1, 1971 Channel Catfish 21,000 – report
July 1, 1970 Largemouth Bass 35,450 – report
July 1, 1970 Channel Catfish 25,000 – report
July 1, 1969 Largemouth Bass 578,275 – report
July 1, 1969 Channel Catfish 204,200 – report
July 1, 1968 Largemouth Bass 652,375 – report
July 1, 1968 Channel Catfish 23,870 – report
July 1, 1967 Largemouth Bass 402,200 – report
July 1, 1967 Channel Catfish 30,000 – report
July 1, 1966 Largemouth Bass 1,400,500 – report
July 1, 1966 Channel Catfish 170,000 – report
Show 63 more plants Show less

Species stocked here

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

Nearest lakes