What fish are at Limestone?

Fishing Limestone is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 9 of 16 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 3 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2015. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1998. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1979. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

How do you get on Limestone?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Groesbeck, TX. Facilities include camping. The Brazos River Authority operates Belcher Park and Lambert Bend Park on the lake, each with a boat ramp, camping, and a fee; the marina also has a launch.

Limestone fishing

Fishing at Limestone is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Palmetto Bass, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1979, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

Since 1979

Species recorded

Elevation

359.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Limestone?: Fishing Limestone is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 9 of 16 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 3 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2015. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1998. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1979. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
When is Limestone stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1979, 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 37 years between 1979 and 2026.
How do you get on Limestone?: Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Groesbeck, TX. Facilities include camping. The Brazos River Authority operates Belcher Park and Lambert Bend Park on the lake, each with a boat ramp, camping, and a fee; the marina also has a launch.

Access and facts

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

The Brazos River Authority operates Belcher Park and Lambert Bend Park on the lake, each with a boat ramp, camping, and a fee; the marina also has a launch.

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 Limestone 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 37 years between 1979 and 2026.

Fish at Limestone

Fishing Limestone is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 9 of 16 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 3 more.

Largemouth Bass 9 plants

Plants: 9 of 16
Last stocked: July 1, 2015

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Blue Catfish 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 16
Last stocked: July 1, 1998

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 16
Last stocked: July 1, 2026

Channel Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 16
Last stocked: July 1, 1979

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Palmetto Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 16
Last stocked: July 1, 1984

Fish stocked per year

539,0351979
274,1751984
135,4251986
1511994
70,0051995
535,2221996
80,0751998
290,2202014
158,8792015
138,2652025
145,2362026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2026	Lone Star Bass	145,236	–	report
July 1, 2025	Lone Star Bass	138,265	–	report
July 1, 2015	Largemouth Bass	158,879	–	report
July 1, 2014	Largemouth Bass	290,220	–	report
July 1, 1998	Blue Catfish	80,075	–	report
July 1, 1996	Largemouth Bass	185,281	–	report
July 1, 1996	Largemouth Bass	43,426	–	report
July 1, 1996	Largemouth Bass	45	–	report
July 1, 1996	Blue Catfish	306,470	–	report
July 1, 1995	Largemouth Bass	69,878	–	report
July 1, 1995	Largemouth Bass	127	–	report
July 1, 1994	Largemouth Bass	151	–	report
July 1, 1986	Blue Catfish	135,425	–	report
July 1, 1984	Palmetto Bass	274,175	–	report
July 1, 1979	Largemouth Bass	200,798	–	report
July 1, 1979	Channel Catfish	338,237	–	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.