What fish are at Mexia?

Fishing Mexia is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 8 of 16 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 3 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2025. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2022. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2021. Flathead Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1969. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

Mexia fishing

Fishing at Mexia has Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish, and Channel Catfish on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1969, most often in July. Species guides list night for Flathead Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Last stocked

July 1, 2025

Plants on record

Since 1969

Species recorded

Elevation

445.1 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Mexia?: Fishing Mexia is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 8 of 16 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 3 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2025. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2022. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2021. Flathead Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1969. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
When is Mexia stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2025. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1969, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2025 it was July 1, 2025, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 44 years between 1969 and 2025.
How do you get on Mexia?: There is a boat ramp and no fee is required. The nearest town is Mexia, TX. One public boat ramp off US 84, about seven miles west of the city of Mexia, operated by the Bistone Municipal Water District. No launch fee.
Which lakes near Mexia were stocked more recently?: Fort Parker State Park (5.4 mi), Springfield (6.6 mi), Teague Park (Gregg County) (16.1 mi), and Tradinghouse Creek (26.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Fort Parker State Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Blue Catfish, Springfield is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Hybrid Sunfish, Teague Park (Gregg County) is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish, and Largemouth Bass, and Tradinghouse Creek is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Blue Catfish.

Access and facts

Nearest town: Mexia, TX
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: No

One public boat ramp off US 84, about seven miles west of the city of Mexia, operated by the Bistone Municipal Water District. No launch fee.

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

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How Mexia is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2025 it was July 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 44 years between 1969 and 2025.

Fort Parker State Park (5.4 mi), Springfield (6.6 mi), Teague Park (Gregg County) (16.1 mi), and Tradinghouse Creek (26.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Fort Parker State Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Blue Catfish, Springfield is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Hybrid Sunfish, Teague Park (Gregg County) is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish, and Largemouth Bass, and Tradinghouse Creek is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Blue Catfish.

Fish at Mexia

Fishing Mexia is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 8 of 16 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 3 more.

Largemouth Bass 8 plants

Plants: 8 of 16
Last stocked: July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Blue Catfish 5 plants

Plants: 5 of 16
Last stocked: July 1, 2022

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Channel Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 16
Last stocked: July 1, 2021

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Flathead Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 16
Last stocked: July 1, 1969

Seasons and rigs are on the Flathead Catfish guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 16
Last stocked: July 1, 1980

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Fish stocked per year

3,8061969
75,1201974
30,0001975
70,0001976
140,3401977
1,0001980
282,3841995
140,0431996
140,6681998
60,0612008
25,0332021
44,9182022
249,9652025

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2025	Largemouth Bass	224,560	–	report
July 1, 2025	Largemouth Bass	25,405	–	report
July 1, 2022	Blue Catfish	44,918	–	report
July 1, 2021	Channel Catfish	25,033	–	report
July 1, 2008	Blue Catfish	60,061	–	report
July 1, 1998	Largemouth Bass	140,668	–	report
July 1, 1996	Largemouth Bass	43	–	report
July 1, 1996	Blue Catfish	140,000	–	report
July 1, 1995	Largemouth Bass	142,384	–	report
July 1, 1995	Blue Catfish	140,000	–	report
July 1, 1980	Hybrid Sunfish	1,000	–	report
July 1, 1977	Largemouth Bass	140,340	–	report
July 1, 1976	Largemouth Bass	70,000	–	report
July 1, 1975	Blue Catfish	30,000	–	report
July 1, 1974	Largemouth Bass	75,120	–	report
July 1, 1969	Flathead Catfish	3,806	–	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.