Largemouth Bass Stocked · 6 plants · last 2017 Best: dawn, dusk McCarty fishing
McCarty fishing: not stocked since 2017. It was stocked with Northern Pike, Threadfin Shad, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and 2 more on a reservoir. 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
- 2017
- Largemouth Bass
- Plants on record
- 18
- Since 1974
- Species recorded
- 8
- Elevation
- 1,511.3 ft
Fish at McCarty
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 6 plants · last 2017 Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Stocked · 3 plants · last 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Channel Catfish Stocked · 2 plants · last 2017 Best: dusk, night 
Flathead Catfish Stocked · 2 plants · last 1982 Best: night Threadfin Shad Stocked · 2 plants · last 1984
Last stocked 1984 · 2 plants
Blue Catfish Stocked · 1 plant · last 1981 Last stocked 1981 · 1 plant
Blue Catfish species guide
Northern Pike Stocked · 1 plant · last 1974 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Yellow Perch Stocked · 1 plant · last 1995 Best: dawn, day, dusk How McCarty is stocked
No plants recorded in 34 years between 1974 and 2017.
Fish stocked in 1974
3,598
Fish stocked in 1981
67,509
Fish stocked in 1982
26
Fish stocked in 1984
2,000
Fish stocked in 1995
37,500
Fish stocked in 1997
19,308
Fish stocked in 2002
9,037
Fish stocked in 2003
14,731
Fish stocked in 2016
82,765
Fish stocked in 2017
88,660
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 28,883 | – | report |
| 2017 | Bluegill | 30,259 | – | report |
| 2017 | Channel Catfish | 29,518 | – | report |
| 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 30,844 | – | report |
| 2016 | Bluegill | 22,786 | – | report |
| 2016 | Channel Catfish | 29,135 | – | report |
| 2003 | Largemouth Bass | 14,731 | – | report |
| 2002 | Largemouth Bass | 9,037 | – | report |
| 1997 | Largemouth Bass | 19,308 | – | report |
| 1995 | Yellow Perch | 37,500 | – | report |
| 1984 | Threadfin Shad | 2,000 | – | report |
| 1982 | Flathead Catfish | 26 | – | report |
| 1981 | Bluegill | 18,800 | – | report |
| 1981 | Largemouth Bass | 37,600 | – | report |
| 1981 | Flathead Catfish | 429 | – | report |
| 1981 | Blue Catfish | 9,180 | – | report |
| 1981 | Threadfin Shad | 1,500 | – | report |
| 1974 | Northern Pike | 3,598 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- 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.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at McCarty?
Fishing McCarty usually means Largemouth Bass: Largemouth Bass accounts for 6 of 18 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and 6 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2017. Bluegill was last stocked 2017. Channel Catfish was last stocked 2017. Flathead Catfish was last stocked 1982. 4 more species are on the stocking report.
When is McCarty stocked?
Not stocked since 2017. No plants recorded in 34 years between 1974 and 2017.
How do you get on McCarty?
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.