Meredith

Meredith fishing

Fishing at Meredith is on a reservoir, stocked with Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Flathead Catfish, Crappie, and 6 more. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1965, most often in July and November. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

75

Since 1965

Species recorded

12

Elevation

2,889.7 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Meredith?
Fishing Meredith is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 20 of 75 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 10 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Walleye was last stocked July 1, 2026. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2022. 8 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Meredith stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1965, most often in July and November. 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 24 years between 1965 and 2026.
How do you get on Meredith?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Fritch, TX. Facilities include camping and dock. Sits inside Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. The National Park Service runs five boat ramps around the lake (Sanford Yake, Cedar Canyon, Fritch Fortress, Harbor Bay, Blue West), each usable only above a specific lake-level threshold, plus a smaller launch at Bates Canyon and Plum Creek.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Fritch, TX
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Facilities
camping, dock

Sits inside Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. The National Park Service runs five boat ramps around the lake (Sanford Yake, Cedar Canyon, Fritch Fortress, Harbor Bay, Blue West), each usable only above a specific lake-level threshold, plus a smaller launch at Bates Canyon and Plum Creek.

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 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Meredith 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 24 years between 1965 and 2026.

Fish at Meredith

Fishing Meredith is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 20 of 75 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 10 more.

Largemouth Bass 20 plants
Plants
20 of 75
Last stocked
July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Walleye 15 plants
Plants
15 of 75
Last stocked
July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Smallmouth Bass 10 plants
Plants
10 of 75
Last stocked
July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 6 plants
Plants
6 of 75
Last stocked
July 1, 2022

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Blue Catfish 5 plants
Plants
5 of 75
Last stocked
July 1, 1988

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Yellow Perch 5 plants
Plants
5 of 75
Last stocked
July 1, 1992

Seasons and rigs are on the Yellow Perch guide.

Crappie 4 plants
Plants
4 of 75
Last stocked
July 1, 2016

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Bluegill 3 plants
Plants
3 of 75
Last stocked
July 1, 2023

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Flathead Catfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 75
Last stocked
July 1, 2016

Seasons and rigs are on the Flathead Catfish guide.

Gizzard Shad 2 plants
Plants
2 of 75
Last stocked
July 1, 2020

Seasons and rigs are on the Gizzard Shad guide.

Rainbow Trout 2 plants
Plants
2 of 75
Last stocked
November 1, 1989

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Brown Trout 1 plant
Plants
1 of 75
Last stocked
November 1, 1973

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,404,0001965
  • 3,016,0001966
  • 750,0001969
  • 9,6801970
  • 24,0001971
  • 30,0001972
  • 275,6901973
  • 11,1001974
  • 28,0001975
  • 66,0001976
  • 322,7001977
  • 2,5001980
  • 2,5001981
  • 2,7651983
  • 4001984
  • 6311986
  • 573,2271988
  • 3,1971989
  • 401,9781990
  • 175,3161992
  • 100,1591993
  • 160,4001994
  • 586,6331995
  • 177,0001997
  • 5,096,0001998
  • 310,5662000
  • 45,1152001
  • 2,828,6752016
  • 3,106,0552017
  • 1,771,1402018
  • 662,2692019
  • 1802020
  • 2,131,8202021
  • 3,827,8792022
  • 2,997,9212023
  • 444,1402024
  • 600,0222025
  • 1,450,3602026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 75 plants Showing 75 plants

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Walleye 1,402,140 – report
July 1, 2026 Largemouth Bass 48,162 – report
July 1, 2026 Smallmouth Bass 58 – report
July 1, 2025 Walleye 599,900 – report
July 1, 2025 Smallmouth Bass 122 – report
July 1, 2024 Walleye 444,140 – report
July 1, 2023 Walleye 2,800,520 – report
July 1, 2023 Bluegill 197,401 – report
July 1, 2022 Walleye 3,818,068 – report
July 1, 2022 Smallmouth Bass 95 – report
July 1, 2022 Channel Catfish 9,716 – report
July 1, 2021 Walleye 2,131,820 – report
July 1, 2020 Gizzard Shad 180 – report
July 1, 2019 Walleye 334,136 – report
July 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 277,723 – report
July 1, 2019 Smallmouth Bass 50,410 – report
July 1, 2018 Walleye 1,720,560 – report
July 1, 2018 Smallmouth Bass 50,405 – report
July 1, 2018 Bluegill 25 – report
July 1, 2018 Gizzard Shad 150 – report
July 1, 2017 Walleye 3,066,592 – report
July 1, 2017 Smallmouth Bass 39,463 – report
July 1, 2016 Walleye 2,709,402 – report
July 1, 2016 Crappie 5,992 – report
July 1, 2016 Bluegill 82,611 – report
July 1, 2016 Flathead Catfish 30,670 – report
July 1, 2001 Largemouth Bass 45,115 – report
July 1, 2000 Walleye 290,196 – report
July 1, 2000 Largemouth Bass 20,370 – report
July 1, 1998 Walleye 5,096,000 – report
July 1, 1997 Largemouth Bass 177,000 – report
July 1, 1995 Largemouth Bass 137,491 – report
July 1, 1995 Largemouth Bass 449,142 – report
July 1, 1994 Largemouth Bass 160,400 – report
July 1, 1993 Largemouth Bass 99,998 – report
July 1, 1993 Crappie 161 – report
July 1, 1992 Yellow Perch 165,116 – report
July 1, 1992 Largemouth Bass 10,200 – report
July 1, 1990 Largemouth Bass 40 – report
July 1, 1990 Largemouth Bass 189 – report
July 1, 1990 Largemouth Bass 401,749 – report
November 1, 1989 Rainbow Trout 3,000 – report
July 1, 1989 Largemouth Bass 197 – report
July 1, 1988 Largemouth Bass 412,727 – report
July 1, 1988 Blue Catfish 160,500 – report
July 1, 1986 Largemouth Bass 631 – report
July 1, 1984 Yellow Perch 400 – report
July 1, 1983 Yellow Perch 2,212 – report
July 1, 1983 Largemouth Bass 553 – report
July 1, 1981 Yellow Perch 2,500 – report
July 1, 1980 Yellow Perch 2,500 – report
July 1, 1977 Smallmouth Bass 322,700 – report
July 1, 1976 Smallmouth Bass 66,000 – report
July 1, 1975 Smallmouth Bass 28,000 – report
July 1, 1974 Smallmouth Bass 11,100 – report
November 1, 1973 Brown Trout 30,000 – report
November 1, 1973 Rainbow Trout 50,000 – report
July 1, 1973 Largemouth Bass 88,000 – report
July 1, 1973 Channel Catfish 107,690 – report
July 1, 1972 Blue Catfish 30,000 – report
July 1, 1971 Channel Catfish 12,000 – report
July 1, 1971 Blue Catfish 12,000 – report
July 1, 1970 Channel Catfish 9,680 – report
July 1, 1969 Walleye 750,000 – report
July 1, 1966 Walleye 2,000,000 – report
July 1, 1966 Crappie 150,000 – report
July 1, 1966 Crappie 50,000 – report
July 1, 1966 Largemouth Bass 432,000 – report
July 1, 1966 Flathead Catfish 15,000 – report
July 1, 1966 Channel Catfish 360,000 – report
July 1, 1966 Blue Catfish 9,000 – report
July 1, 1965 Walleye 500,000 – report
July 1, 1965 Largemouth Bass 480,000 – report
July 1, 1965 Channel Catfish 421,500 – report
July 1, 1965 Blue Catfish 2,500 – 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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