McCarty fishing

Fishing at McCarty is on a reservoir, stocked with Northern Pike, Threadfin Shad, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and 2 more. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1974, most often in July. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, night for Flathead Catfish, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

Last stocked

July 1, 2017

Plants on record

18

Since 1974

Species recorded

8

Elevation

1,511.3 ft

Common questions

What fish are at McCarty?
Fishing McCarty is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 6 of 18 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and 6 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2017. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2017. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2017. Flathead Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1982. 4 more species are on the stocking report.
When is McCarty stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2017. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1974, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2017 it was July 1, 2017, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 34 years between 1974 and 2017.
How do you get on McCarty?
Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Albany, TX. No improved boat ramp; unimproved launch options exist at the spillway and on the north shore. Access fee applies through the City of Albany. Caution on CR 147, a dirt approach road.
Which lakes near McCarty were stocked more recently?
Fort Phantom Hill (19.7 mi), Hubbard Creek Reservoir (23 mi), Cisco (25.7 mi), Daniel (29.3 mi), and Woodson (30.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Fort Phantom Hill is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Threadfin Shad, Hubbard Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Threadfin Shad, and Blue Catfish, Cisco is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Threadfin Shad, Daniel is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Bluegill, and Woodson is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Albany, TX
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
No
Fee required
Yes

No improved boat ramp; unimproved launch options exist at the spillway and on the north shore. Access fee applies through the City of Albany. Caution on CR 147, a dirt approach road.

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 McCarty is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2017 it was July 1, 2017, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 34 years between 1974 and 2017.

Fort Phantom Hill (19.7 mi), Hubbard Creek Reservoir (23 mi), Cisco (25.7 mi), Daniel (29.3 mi), and Woodson (30.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Fort Phantom Hill is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Threadfin Shad, Hubbard Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Threadfin Shad, and Blue Catfish, Cisco is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Threadfin Shad, Daniel is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Bluegill, and Woodson is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill.

Fish at McCarty

Fishing McCarty is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 6 of 18 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and 6 more.

Largemouth Bass 6 plants
Plants
6 of 18
Last stocked
July 1, 2017

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Bluegill 3 plants
Plants
3 of 18
Last stocked
July 1, 2017

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Channel Catfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 18
Last stocked
July 1, 2017

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Flathead Catfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 18
Last stocked
July 1, 1982

Seasons and rigs are on the Flathead Catfish guide.

Threadfin Shad 2 plants
Plants
2 of 18
Last stocked
July 1, 1984
Blue Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 18
Last stocked
July 1, 1981

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Northern Pike 1 plant
Plants
1 of 18
Last stocked
July 1, 1974

Seasons and rigs are on the Northern Pike guide.

Yellow Perch 1 plant
Plants
1 of 18
Last stocked
July 1, 1995

Seasons and rigs are on the Yellow Perch guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 3,5981974
  • 67,5091981
  • 261982
  • 2,0001984
  • 37,5001995
  • 19,3081997
  • 9,0372002
  • 14,7312003
  • 82,7652016
  • 88,6602017

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2017 Largemouth Bass 28,883 – report
July 1, 2017 Bluegill 30,259 – report
July 1, 2017 Channel Catfish 29,518 – report
July 1, 2016 Largemouth Bass 30,844 – report
July 1, 2016 Bluegill 22,786 – report
July 1, 2016 Channel Catfish 29,135 – report
July 1, 2003 Largemouth Bass 14,731 – report
July 1, 2002 Largemouth Bass 9,037 – report
July 1, 1997 Largemouth Bass 19,308 – report
July 1, 1995 Yellow Perch 37,500 – report
July 1, 1984 Threadfin Shad 2,000 – report
July 1, 1982 Flathead Catfish 26 – report
July 1, 1981 Bluegill 18,800 – report
July 1, 1981 Largemouth Bass 37,600 – report
July 1, 1981 Flathead Catfish 429 – report
July 1, 1981 Blue Catfish 9,180 – report
July 1, 1981 Threadfin Shad 1,500 – report
July 1, 1974 Northern Pike 3,598 – 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.

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