Last stocked
July 1, 2025
Plants on record
38
Since 1973
Species recorded
10
Elevation
3,026.6 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at Mackenzie?
- Fishing Mackenzie is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 15 of 38 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 8 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2017. Walleye was last stocked July 1, 2025. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1994. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1986. 6 more species are on the stocking report.
- When is Mackenzie stocked?
- Last stocked July 1, 2025. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1973, most often in July and November. 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 22 years between 1973 and 2025.
- How do you get on Mackenzie?
- Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Silverton, TX. The Mackenzie Municipal Water Authority operates the lake's public boat ramp and shoreline fishing access below the dam near Silverton.
- Which lakes near Mackenzie were stocked more recently?
- Pampa City (74.4 mi) was stocked more recently. Pampa City is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Blue Catfish.
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Silverton, TX
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
The Mackenzie Municipal Water Authority operates the lake's public boat ramp and shoreline fishing access below the dam near Silverton.
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
How Mackenzie 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 22 years between 1973 and 2025.
Pampa City (74.4 mi) was stocked more recently. Pampa City is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Blue Catfish.
Fish at Mackenzie
Fishing Mackenzie is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 15 of 38 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 8 more.
Palmetto Bass 15 plants
- Plants
- 15 of 38
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2017
Walleye 7 plants
- Plants
- 7 of 38
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2025
Largemouth Bass 4 plants
- Plants
- 4 of 38
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1994
Channel Catfish 3 plants
- Plants
- 3 of 38
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1986
Smallmouth Bass 3 plants
- Plants
- 3 of 38
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1978
Blue Catfish 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 38
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1982
Brown Trout 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 38
- Last stocked
- November 1, 1975
Flathead Catfish 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 38
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1975
Rainbow Trout 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 38
- Last stocked
- November 1, 1975
Sunshine Bass 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 38
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2020
Fish stocked per year
- 4,0001973
- 50,0001974
- 20,0001975
- 360,6001976
- 219,8001977
- 400,0001978
- 5,0001979
- 3,0001980
- 10,9511981
- 65,6781982
- 1,122,0001983
- 720,0001984
- 630,0001985
- 40,0001986
- 35,4001988
- 90,1941993
- 58,4511994
- 13,5001995
- 9,2021997
- 9,0251998
- 13,5111999
- 9,0202003
- 9,2142005
- 9,3332007
- 10,1602009
- 2,0392011
- 2,6962013
- 2,2002015
- 5,1302017
- 12,2402020
- 400,9602025
Stocking history
Showing 15 of 38 plants Showing 38 plants
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Walleye | 400,960 | – | report |
| July 1, 2020 | Sunshine Bass | 12,240 | – | report |
| July 1, 2017 | Palmetto Bass | 5,130 | – | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Palmetto Bass | 2,200 | – | report |
| July 1, 2013 | Palmetto Bass | 2,696 | – | report |
| July 1, 2011 | Palmetto Bass | 2,039 | – | report |
| July 1, 2009 | Palmetto Bass | 10,160 | – | report |
| July 1, 2007 | Palmetto Bass | 9,333 | – | report |
| July 1, 2005 | Palmetto Bass | 9,214 | – | report |
| July 1, 2003 | Palmetto Bass | 9,020 | – | report |
| July 1, 1999 | Palmetto Bass | 13,511 | – | report |
| July 1, 1998 | Palmetto Bass | 9,025 | – | report |
| July 1, 1997 | Palmetto Bass | 9,202 | – | report |
| July 1, 1995 | Palmetto Bass | 13,500 | – | report |
| July 1, 1994 | Largemouth Bass | 44,944 | – | report |
| July 1, 1994 | Palmetto Bass | 13,507 | – | report |
| July 1, 1993 | Largemouth Bass | 90,194 | – | report |
| July 1, 1988 | Largemouth Bass | 35,400 | – | report |
| July 1, 1986 | Channel Catfish | 40,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1985 | Walleye | 630,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1984 | Walleye | 720,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1983 | Walleye | 1,122,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1982 | Largemouth Bass | 20,680 | – | report |
| July 1, 1982 | Blue Catfish | 44,998 | – | report |
| July 1, 1981 | Palmetto Bass | 10,951 | – | report |
| July 1, 1980 | Blue Catfish | 3,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1979 | Palmetto Bass | 5,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1978 | Walleye | 350,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1978 | Smallmouth Bass | 50,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1977 | Walleye | 180,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1977 | Smallmouth Bass | 39,800 | – | report |
| July 1, 1976 | Walleye | 350,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1976 | Smallmouth Bass | 10,600 | – | report |
| November 1, 1975 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| November 1, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1975 | Flathead Catfish | 5,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1974 | Channel Catfish | 50,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1973 | Channel Catfish | 4,000 | – | report |
Show 23 more plants Show less
Species stocked here
- Channel Catfish (3)
- Flathead Catfish (1)
- Rainbow Trout (1)
- Brown Trout (1)
- Smallmouth Bass (3)
- Walleye (7)
- Palmetto Bass (15)
- Blue Catfish (2)
- Largemouth Bass (4)
- Sunshine Bass (1)
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.