Largemouth Bass Stocked · 16 plants · last 2021 Best: dawn, dusk Murvaul fishing
Murvaul fishing is stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Lone Star Bass on a reservoir. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1967. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2026
- Lone Star Bass
- Plants on record
- 24
- Since 1967
- Species recorded
- 3
- Elevation
- 263.9 ft
Fish at Murvaul
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 16 plants · last 2021 Best: dawn, dusk 
Channel Catfish Stocked · 5 plants · last 1979 Best: dusk, night Lone Star Bass Stocked · 3 plants · last 2026
Last stocked 2026 · 3 plants
How Murvaul is stocked
No plants recorded in 38 years between 1967 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1967
3,000
Fish stocked in 1968
6,000
Fish stocked in 1969
5,000
Fish stocked in 1972
10,200
Fish stocked in 1973
3,000
Fish stocked in 1979
181,084
Fish stocked in 1980
380
Fish stocked in 1989
6
Fish stocked in 1997
95,235
Fish stocked in 1998
95,000
Fish stocked in 1999
102,680
Fish stocked in 2008
171,250
Fish stocked in 2009
177,523
Fish stocked in 2011
172,038
Fish stocked in 2014
173,655
Fish stocked in 2016
44,283
Fish stocked in 2018
57,883
Fish stocked in 2020
66,757
Fish stocked in 2021
5,974
Fish stocked in 2022
49,910
Fish stocked in 2024
59,535
Fish stocked in 2026
58,770
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lone Star Bass | 58,770 | – | report |
| 2024 | Lone Star Bass | 59,535 | – | report |
| 2022 | Lone Star Bass | 49,910 | – | report |
| 2021 | Largemouth Bass | 5,974 | – | report |
| 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 938 | – | report |
| 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 65,819 | – | report |
| 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 57,883 | – | report |
| 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 44,283 | – | report |
| 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 173,655 | – | report |
| 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 172,038 | – | report |
| 2009 | Largemouth Bass | 177,523 | – | report |
| 2008 | Largemouth Bass | 171,250 | – | report |
| 1999 | Largemouth Bass | 102,680 | – | report |
| 1998 | Largemouth Bass | 95,000 | – | report |
| 1997 | Largemouth Bass | 95,235 | – | report |
| 1989 | Largemouth Bass | 6 | – | report |
| 1980 | Largemouth Bass | 380 | – | report |
| 1979 | Channel Catfish | 181,084 | – | report |
| 1973 | Channel Catfish | 3,000 | – | report |
| 1972 | Largemouth Bass | 200 | – | report |
| 1972 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | – | report |
| 1969 | Channel Catfish | 5,000 | – | report |
| 1968 | Channel Catfish | 6,000 | – | report |
| 1967 | Channel Catfish | 3,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Carthage, TX
- Facilities
- camping
Panola County Fresh Water District maintains four boat ramps and one fishing pier around the lake. Decker-Hill Park, at the north end of the dam off FM 1234, has three concrete ramps and the public pier; no launch fee, though camping there is fee-based.
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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 Murvaul?
Fishing Murvaul usually means Largemouth Bass: Largemouth Bass accounts for 16 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and one more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2021. Channel Catfish was last stocked 1979. Lone Star Bass was last stocked 2026.
When is Murvaul stocked?
Last stocked 2026. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1967. No plants recorded in 38 years between 1967 and 2026.
How do you get on Murvaul?
The nearest town is Carthage, TX. Facilities include camping. Panola County Fresh Water District maintains four boat ramps and one fishing pier around the lake. Decker-Hill Park, at the north end of the dam off FM 1234, has three concrete ramps and the public pier; no launch fee, though camping there is fee-based.