What fish are at Medina?

Fishing Medina is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 19 of 41 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 6 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2018. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2015. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1988. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2015. 4 more species are on the stocking report.

Medina fishing

Fishing at Medina is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Warmouth, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Blue Catfish, Palmetto Bass, and 2 more. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1967, 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 Walleye.

Last stocked

July 1, 2020

Plants on record

Since 1967

Species recorded

Elevation

1,064.5 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Medina?: Fishing Medina is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 19 of 41 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 6 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2018. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2015. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1988. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2015. 4 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Medina stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2020. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1967, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2020 it was July 1, 2020, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 23 years between 1967 and 2020.
How do you get on Medina?: There is a boat ramp and a fee is required. The nearest town is Mico, TX. Two public ramps on the Bandera County side. Red Cove Camp (off FM 1283 in Mico) launches at lake levels of 30 ft or above; Park Road 37's ramp in Plum Creek Cove works at most levels. Both charge a launch fee.
Which lakes near Medina were stocked more recently?: Boerne City (21.5 mi), Boerne City Park (21.5 mi), Woodlawn (26.9 mi), Elmendorf (26.9 mi), and Joshua City Park Pond (29.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Boerne City is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Warmouth, and Largemouth Bass, Boerne City Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Warmouth, Woodlawn is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Warmouth, Elmendorf is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, and Joshua City Park Pond is also stocked with Channel Catfish.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Mico, TX
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: Yes

Two public ramps on the Bandera County side. Red Cove Camp (off FM 1283 in Mico) launches at lake levels of 30 ft or above; Park Road 37's ramp in Plum Creek Cove works at most levels. Both charge a launch fee.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, 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 Medina is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2020 it was July 1, 2020, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 23 years between 1967 and 2020.

Boerne City (21.5 mi), Boerne City Park (21.5 mi), Woodlawn (26.9 mi), Elmendorf (26.9 mi), and Joshua City Park Pond (29.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Boerne City is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Warmouth, and Largemouth Bass, Boerne City Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Warmouth, Woodlawn is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Warmouth, Elmendorf is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, and Joshua City Park Pond is also stocked with Channel Catfish.

Fish at Medina

Fishing Medina is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 19 of 41 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 6 more.

Palmetto Bass 19 plants

Plants: 19 of 41
Last stocked: July 1, 2018

Largemouth Bass 8 plants

Plants: 8 of 41
Last stocked: July 1, 2015

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Smallmouth Bass 5 plants

Plants: 5 of 41
Last stocked: July 1, 1988

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Blue Catfish 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 41
Last stocked: July 1, 2015

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Channel Catfish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 41
Last stocked: July 1, 2007

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Walleye 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 41
Last stocked: July 1, 1974

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Sunshine Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 41
Last stocked: July 1, 2020

Warmouth 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 41
Last stocked: July 1, 1967

Fish stocked per year

57,2501967
70,0001971
640,0001973
321,5001974
3,0001975
65,0001976
181,2001977
99,9011978
111,6931979
55,4501983
22,6301987
106,6721988
61,3001994
92,7001995
85,9001996
83,9711997
56,3041998
41,8971999
5,5502000
42,1462002
276,1792003
42,2812004
352,4232005
209,1302007
54,5862008
28,1802011
270,2962015
46,6622016
55,6082017
55,3932018
54,4702020

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2020	Sunshine Bass	54,470	–	report
July 1, 2018	Palmetto Bass	55,393	–	report
July 1, 2017	Palmetto Bass	55,608	–	report
July 1, 2016	Palmetto Bass	46,662	–	report
July 1, 2015	Largemouth Bass	203,768	–	report
July 1, 2015	Blue Catfish	66,528	–	report
July 1, 2011	Palmetto Bass	28,180	–	report
July 1, 2008	Palmetto Bass	54,586	–	report
July 1, 2007	Palmetto Bass	23,859	–	report
July 1, 2007	Channel Catfish	185,271	–	report
July 1, 2005	Largemouth Bass	271,158	–	report
July 1, 2005	Palmetto Bass	81,265	–	report
July 1, 2004	Palmetto Bass	42,281	–	report
July 1, 2003	Largemouth Bass	276,179	–	report
July 1, 2002	Palmetto Bass	42,146	–	report
July 1, 2000	Palmetto Bass	5,550	–	report
July 1, 1999	Palmetto Bass	41,897	–	report
July 1, 1998	Palmetto Bass	56,304	–	report
July 1, 1997	Palmetto Bass	83,971	–	report
July 1, 1996	Palmetto Bass	85,900	–	report
July 1, 1995	Palmetto Bass	92,700	–	report
July 1, 1994	Palmetto Bass	61,300	–	report
July 1, 1988	Smallmouth Bass	106,594	–	report
July 1, 1988	Smallmouth Bass	78	–	report
July 1, 1987	Smallmouth Bass	22,630	–	report
July 1, 1983	Palmetto Bass	55,450	–	report
July 1, 1979	Smallmouth Bass	51,725	–	report
July 1, 1979	Palmetto Bass	59,968	–	report
July 1, 1978	Largemouth Bass	99,901	–	report
July 1, 1977	Largemouth Bass	59,950	–	report
July 1, 1977	Smallmouth Bass	60,850	–	report
July 1, 1977	Palmetto Bass	60,400	–	report
July 1, 1976	Largemouth Bass	65,000	–	report
July 1, 1975	Blue Catfish	3,000	–	report
July 1, 1974	Walleye	134,750	–	report
July 1, 1974	Blue Catfish	186,750	–	report
July 1, 1973	Walleye	640,000	–	report
July 1, 1971	Largemouth Bass	70,000	–	report
July 1, 1967	Largemouth Bass	7,500	–	report
July 1, 1967	Warmouth	47,000	–	report
July 1, 1967	Channel Catfish	2,750	–	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.