What fish are at Mineral Wells?

Fishing Mineral Wells is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 18 of 34 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 4 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2018. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2012. Rainbow Trout was last stocked November 1, 1985. Threadfin Shad was last stocked July 1, 1985. 2 more species are on the stocking report.

Mineral Wells fishing

Fishing at Mineral Wells has Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Threadfin Shad, Rainbow Trout, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1967, most often in July and November. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Last stocked

July 1, 2024

Plants on record

Since 1967

Species recorded

Elevation

858.3 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Mineral Wells?: Fishing Mineral Wells is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 18 of 34 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 4 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2018. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2012. Rainbow Trout was last stocked November 1, 1985. Threadfin Shad was last stocked July 1, 1985. 2 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Mineral Wells stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2024. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1967, most often in July and November. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2024 it was July 1, 2024, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 33 years between 1967 and 2024.
How do you get on Mineral Wells?: Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Mineral Wells, TX. Facilities include camping. The whole 640-acre lake sits inside Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway. The park runs one boat ramp at its concession, six fishing piers around the shoreline (one lighted and ADA-accessible), and canoe/kayak/paddleboard rentals. No fishing license needed inside the park.
Which lakes near Mineral Wells were stocked more recently?: Sunshine Lake (11.8 mi), Weatherford (20.2 mi), Bridgeport (25 mi), and Granbury (27.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Sunshine Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Threadfin Shad, and Blue Catfish, Weatherford is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Threadfin Shad, and Lone Star Bass, Bridgeport is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Threadfin Shad, and Lone Star Bass, and Granbury is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass.

Access and facts

Nearest town: Mineral Wells, TX
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
ADA accessible: Yes
Fee required: Yes
Facilities: camping

The whole 640-acre lake sits inside Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway. The park runs one boat ramp at its concession, six fishing piers around the shoreline (one lighted and ADA-accessible), and canoe/kayak/paddleboard rentals. No fishing license needed inside the park.

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 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Mineral Wells is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2024 it was July 1, 2024, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 33 years between 1967 and 2024.

Sunshine Lake (11.8 mi), Weatherford (20.2 mi), Bridgeport (25 mi), and Granbury (27.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Sunshine Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Threadfin Shad, and Blue Catfish, Weatherford is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Threadfin Shad, and Lone Star Bass, Bridgeport is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Threadfin Shad, and Lone Star Bass, and Granbury is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass.

Fish at Mineral Wells

Fishing Mineral Wells is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 18 of 34 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 4 more.

Channel Catfish 18 plants

Plants: 18 of 34
Last stocked: July 1, 2018

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 10 plants

Plants: 10 of 34
Last stocked: July 1, 2012

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Rainbow Trout 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 34
Last stocked: November 1, 1985

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Threadfin Shad 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 34
Last stocked: July 1, 1985

Blue Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 34
Last stocked: July 1, 1988

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 34
Last stocked: July 1, 2024

Fish stocked per year

60,0001967
15,0001971
180,0001972
12,0431984
21,3431985
32,7941986
37,8651987
121988
18,7861989
66,4431990
9,9851991
9,9481992
27,6201993
35,6381994
17,0641995
16,5751996
66,3001997
12,6312005
11,0952008
11,7602009
11,1632010
11,0342011
782012
11,0082018
45,0092024

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2024	Lone Star Bass	45,009	–	report
July 1, 2018	Channel Catfish	11,008	–	report
July 1, 2012	Largemouth Bass	5	–	report
July 1, 2012	Largemouth Bass	73	–	report
July 1, 2011	Channel Catfish	11,034	–	report
July 1, 2010	Channel Catfish	11,163	–	report
July 1, 2009	Channel Catfish	11,760	–	report
July 1, 2008	Channel Catfish	11,095	–	report
July 1, 2005	Largemouth Bass	971	–	report
July 1, 2005	Largemouth Bass	450	–	report
July 1, 2005	Channel Catfish	11,210	–	report
July 1, 1997	Largemouth Bass	66,300	–	report
July 1, 1996	Channel Catfish	16,575	–	report
July 1, 1995	Channel Catfish	17,064	–	report
July 1, 1994	Channel Catfish	35,638	–	report
July 1, 1993	Channel Catfish	11,040	–	report
July 1, 1993	Channel Catfish	12,085	–	report
July 1, 1993	Channel Catfish	4,495	–	report
July 1, 1992	Channel Catfish	9,948	–	report
July 1, 1991	Channel Catfish	9,985	–	report
July 1, 1990	Largemouth Bass	66,443	–	report
July 1, 1989	Channel Catfish	18,786	–	report
July 1, 1988	Blue Catfish	12	–	report
July 1, 1987	Largemouth Bass	5,065	–	report
July 1, 1987	Channel Catfish	32,800	–	report
July 1, 1986	Largemouth Bass	32,794	–	report
November 1, 1985	Rainbow Trout	17,943	–	report
July 1, 1985	Threadfin Shad	3,400	–	report
November 1, 1984	Rainbow Trout	11,243	–	report
July 1, 1984	Threadfin Shad	800	–	report
July 1, 1972	Largemouth Bass	80,000	–	report
July 1, 1972	Channel Catfish	100,000	–	report
July 1, 1971	Channel Catfish	15,000	–	report
July 1, 1967	Largemouth Bass	60,000	–	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.