Nacogdoches fishing

Fishing at Nacogdoches is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Lone Star Bass. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1976, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

26

Since 1976

Species recorded

3

Elevation

275.6 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Nacogdoches?
Fishing Nacogdoches is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 19 of 26 plants on record, ahead of Lone Star Bass and one more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2023. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1977.
When is Nacogdoches stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1976, most often in July. 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 30 years between 1976 and 2026.
How do you get on Nacogdoches?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Nacogdoches, TX. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Formed above a dam on Loco Bayou, about 10 miles west of the city. The City of Nacogdoches runs two free parks with boat ramps and docks, picnic and swim areas, and restrooms; Westside Park adds a two-thirds-mile nature trail. Neither park allows camping.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Nacogdoches, TX
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
No
Facilities
restrooms, dock

Formed above a dam on Loco Bayou, about 10 miles west of the city. The City of Nacogdoches runs two free parks with boat ramps and docks, picnic and swim areas, and restrooms; Westside Park adds a two-thirds-mile nature trail. Neither park allows camping.

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

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How Nacogdoches 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 30 years between 1976 and 2026.

Fish at Nacogdoches

Fishing Nacogdoches is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 19 of 26 plants on record, ahead of Lone Star Bass and one more.

Largemouth Bass 19 plants
Plants
19 of 26
Last stocked
July 1, 2023

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Lone Star Bass 5 plants
Plants
5 of 26
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Channel Catfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 26
Last stocked
July 1, 1977

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 110,0001976
  • 321,7001977
  • 5001999
  • 110,7432000
  • 110,1522002
  • 130,7532008
  • 110,6612009
  • 112,4752010
  • 124,6192011
  • 48,7342015
  • 47,8472016
  • 26,6812017
  • 26,1122018
  • 31,0722019
  • 32,4042020
  • 682021
  • 36,0452022
  • 36,9742023
  • 26,5042024
  • 33,1002025
  • 25,7792026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 25,779 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 33,100 – report
July 1, 2024 Lone Star Bass 26,504 – report
July 1, 2023 Lone Star Bass 25,872 – report
July 1, 2023 Largemouth Bass 11,102 – report
July 1, 2022 Lone Star Bass 25,986 – report
July 1, 2022 Largemouth Bass 10,059 – report
July 1, 2021 Largemouth Bass 68 – report
July 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 5,006 – report
July 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 27,398 – report
July 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 31,072 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 26,112 – report
July 1, 2017 Largemouth Bass 26,681 – report
July 1, 2016 Largemouth Bass 47,847 – report
July 1, 2015 Largemouth Bass 48,734 – report
July 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 124,619 – report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 112,475 – report
July 1, 2009 Largemouth Bass 110,661 – report
July 1, 2008 Largemouth Bass 19,991 – report
July 1, 2008 Largemouth Bass 110,762 – report
July 1, 2002 Largemouth Bass 110,152 – report
July 1, 2000 Largemouth Bass 110,743 – report
July 1, 1999 Largemouth Bass 500 – report
July 1, 1977 Largemouth Bass 221,400 – report
July 1, 1977 Channel Catfish 100,300 – report
July 1, 1976 Channel Catfish 110,000 – 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.

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