What fish are at Marble Falls?

Fishing Marble Falls is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 7 of 23 plants on record, ahead of Smallmouth Bass and 6 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2016. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1988. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 1983. 4 more species are on the stocking report.

Marble Falls fishing

Fishing at Marble Falls is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, Blue Catfish, Crappie, Palmetto Bass, and 2 more. It is stocked about 0.4 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 Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

Since 1966

Species recorded

Elevation

730.8 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Marble Falls?: Fishing Marble Falls is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 7 of 23 plants on record, ahead of Smallmouth Bass and 6 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2016. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1988. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 1983. 4 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Marble Falls stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.4 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 44 years between 1966 and 2026.
How do you get on Marble Falls?: Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Marble Falls, TX. The City of Marble Falls operates Johnson Park with a free public boat ramp and shoreline fishing on this narrow Colorado River impoundment through downtown.

Access and facts

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

The City of Marble Falls operates Johnson Park with a free public boat ramp and shoreline fishing on this narrow Colorado River impoundment through downtown.

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 Marble Falls 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 44 years between 1966 and 2026.

Fish at Marble Falls

Fishing Marble Falls is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 7 of 23 plants on record, ahead of Smallmouth Bass and 6 more.

Channel Catfish 7 plants

Plants: 7 of 23
Last stocked: July 1, 2016

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Smallmouth Bass 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 23
Last stocked: July 1, 1988

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Lone Star Bass 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 23
Last stocked: July 1, 2026

Palmetto Bass 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 23
Last stocked: July 1, 1983

Blue Catfish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 23
Last stocked: July 1, 1979

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 23
Last stocked: July 1, 1999

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Crappie 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 23
Last stocked: July 1, 1971

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 23
Last stocked: July 1, 1966

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Fish stocked per year

22,1001966
18,5001969
49,7001971
15,0001972
1,9221976
48,0001978
58,2181979
19,1001980
7,8731983
7,5231984
38,9541988
78,5251999
211,8352012
8,1992016
32,9682024
37,1002025
33,5642026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2026	Lone Star Bass	33,564	–	report
July 1, 2025	Lone Star Bass	37,100	–	report
July 1, 2024	Lone Star Bass	32,968	–	report
July 1, 2016	Channel Catfish	8,199	–	report
July 1, 2012	Channel Catfish	211,835	–	report
July 1, 1999	Largemouth Bass	78,525	–	report
July 1, 1988	Smallmouth Bass	38,954	–	report
July 1, 1984	Channel Catfish	7,523	–	report
July 1, 1983	Palmetto Bass	7,873	–	report
July 1, 1980	Smallmouth Bass	10,000	–	report
July 1, 1980	Palmetto Bass	9,100	–	report
July 1, 1979	Smallmouth Bass	36,350	–	report
July 1, 1979	Blue Catfish	21,868	–	report
July 1, 1978	Smallmouth Bass	48,000	–	report
July 1, 1976	Palmetto Bass	1,922	–	report
July 1, 1972	Channel Catfish	15,000	–	report
July 1, 1971	Crappie	1,000	–	report
July 1, 1971	Channel Catfish	10,500	–	report
July 1, 1971	Blue Catfish	38,200	–	report
July 1, 1969	Channel Catfish	18,500	–	report
July 1, 1966	Hybrid Sunfish	200	–	report
July 1, 1966	Largemouth Bass	1,200	–	report
July 1, 1966	Channel Catfish	20,700	–	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.