What fish are at Nassau?

Fishing Nassau is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 19 of 26 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 3 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2025. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2003. Hybrid Sunfish was last stocked July 1, 1997. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2023. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

Nassau fishing

Fishing at Nassau has Channel Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Lone Star Bass on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1995, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

Last stocked

July 1, 2025

Plants on record

Since 1995

Species recorded

Elevation

11.1 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Nassau?: Fishing Nassau is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 19 of 26 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 3 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2025. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2003. Hybrid Sunfish was last stocked July 1, 1997. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2023. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
When is Nassau stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2025. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1995, 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 10 years between 1995 and 2025.
How do you get on Nassau?: Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, it is float tube friendly, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Nassau Bay, TX. A 33-acre community fishing lake in the city of Nassau Bay, ringed by a raised walking path. David Braun Park, at the lake's south end, has a lake boardwalk and a kayak launch; nearby Founders Park adds a dedicated fishing pier and a boat slip for non-motorized boats.
Which lakes near Nassau were stocked more recently?: Kitty Hollow Lake (26 mi) and Houston (28.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Kitty Hollow Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, and Blue Catfish and Houston is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Lone Star Bass.

Access and facts

Nearest town: Nassau Bay, TX
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: No
Float tube friendly: Yes
Fee required: No

A 33-acre community fishing lake in the city of Nassau Bay, ringed by a raised walking path. David Braun Park, at the lake's south end, has a lake boardwalk and a kayak launch; nearby Founders Park adds a dedicated fishing pier and a boat slip for non-motorized boats.

Sources: nassaubay.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , nassaubay.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , tourtexas.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , nassaubay.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , tourtexas.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , nassaubay.com, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Nassau 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 10 years between 1995 and 2025.

Kitty Hollow Lake (26 mi) and Houston (28.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Kitty Hollow Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, and Blue Catfish and Houston is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Lone Star Bass.

Fish at Nassau

Fishing Nassau is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 19 of 26 plants on record, ahead of Blue Catfish and 3 more.

Channel Catfish 19 plants

Plants: 19 of 26
Last stocked: July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Blue Catfish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 26
Last stocked: July 1, 2003

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 26
Last stocked: July 1, 1997

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 26
Last stocked: July 1, 2023

Largemouth Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 26
Last stocked: July 1, 2021

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Fish stocked per year

1,1221995
21,6521996
18,1211997
1,1221998
1,1221999
1,1362000
1,1562001
1,1662003
1,1072004
1,1492005
1,1532006
1,1222007
1,1222008
1,1442009
1,2822010
1,1272013
4,6372021
4,4522022
4,6422023
1,1372024
1,1302025

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2025	Channel Catfish	1,130	–	report
July 1, 2024	Channel Catfish	1,137	–	report
July 1, 2023	Lone Star Bass	3,514	–	report
July 1, 2023	Channel Catfish	1,128	–	report
July 1, 2022	Lone Star Bass	3,325	–	report
July 1, 2022	Channel Catfish	1,127	–	report
July 1, 2021	Largemouth Bass	3,506	–	report
July 1, 2021	Channel Catfish	1,131	–	report
July 1, 2013	Channel Catfish	1,127	–	report
July 1, 2010	Channel Catfish	1,282	–	report
July 1, 2009	Channel Catfish	1,144	–	report
July 1, 2008	Channel Catfish	1,122	–	report
July 1, 2007	Channel Catfish	1,122	–	report
July 1, 2006	Channel Catfish	1,153	–	report
July 1, 2005	Channel Catfish	1,149	–	report
July 1, 2004	Channel Catfish	1,107	–	report
July 1, 2003	Blue Catfish	1,166	–	report
July 1, 2001	Channel Catfish	1,156	–	report
July 1, 2000	Blue Catfish	1,136	–	report
July 1, 1999	Channel Catfish	1,122	–	report
July 1, 1998	Channel Catfish	1,122	–	report
July 1, 1997	Hybrid Sunfish	16,999	–	report
July 1, 1997	Channel Catfish	1,122	–	report
July 1, 1996	Hybrid Sunfish	20,479	–	report
July 1, 1996	Channel Catfish	1,173	–	report
July 1, 1995	Channel Catfish	1,122	–	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.