Nasworthy fishing

Fishing at Nasworthy is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, Crappie, Palmetto Bass, and 4 more. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1966, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and day for Redear Sunfish.

Last stocked

July 1, 2022

Plants on record

66

Since 1966

Species recorded

10

Elevation

1,870.8 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Nasworthy?
Fishing Nasworthy is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 20 of 66 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 8 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2019. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2012. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1997. Red Drum was last stocked July 1, 2002. 6 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Nasworthy stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2022. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1966, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2022 it was July 1, 2022, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 15 years between 1966 and 2022.
How do you get on Nasworthy?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is San Angelo, TX. Small municipal lake built in 1930 by West Texas Utilities Company to supply San Angelo. The San Angelo Parks & Recreation Department runs most of the boat ramps and camping areas around the shoreline (a few are private); a handful charge fees. Fisher Lake.
Which lakes near Nasworthy were stocked more recently?
Twin Buttes (3.5 mi), Bell Street (7 mi), and O. C. Fisher (8.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Twin Buttes is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Crappie, Palmetto Bass, and Threadfin Shad, Bell Street is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Hybrid Sunfish, Palmetto Bass, and Bluegill, and O. C. Fisher is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Hybrid Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Threadfin Shad, and Bluegill.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
San Angelo, TX
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

Small municipal lake built in 1930 by West Texas Utilities Company to supply San Angelo. The San Angelo Parks & Recreation Department runs most of the boat ramps and camping areas around the shoreline (a few are private); a handful charge fees. Fisher Lake.

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

How Nasworthy is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2022 it was July 1, 2022, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 15 years between 1966 and 2022.

Twin Buttes (3.5 mi), Bell Street (7 mi), and O. C. Fisher (8.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Twin Buttes is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Crappie, Palmetto Bass, and Threadfin Shad, Bell Street is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Hybrid Sunfish, Palmetto Bass, and Bluegill, and O. C. Fisher is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Hybrid Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Threadfin Shad, and Bluegill.

Fish at Nasworthy

Fishing Nasworthy is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 20 of 66 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 8 more.

Palmetto Bass 20 plants
Plants
20 of 66
Last stocked
July 1, 2019
Channel Catfish 13 plants
Plants
13 of 66
Last stocked
July 1, 2012

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 13 plants
Plants
13 of 66
Last stocked
July 1, 1997

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Red Drum 12 plants
Plants
12 of 66
Last stocked
July 1, 2002
Sunshine Bass 3 plants
Plants
3 of 66
Last stocked
July 1, 2022
Bluegill 1 plant
Plants
1 of 66
Last stocked
July 1, 2010

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Crappie 1 plant
Plants
1 of 66
Last stocked
July 1, 1972

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 66
Last stocked
July 1, 1966

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Redear Sunfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 66
Last stocked
July 1, 1970

Seasons and rigs are on the Redear Sunfish guide.

Threadfin Shad 1 plant
Plants
1 of 66
Last stocked
July 1, 1984

Fish stocked per year

  • 46,7001966
  • 26,4401968
  • 39,0001969
  • 295,9001970
  • 10,0001971
  • 105,1251972
  • 15,0001973
  • 27,7671974
  • 16,0001975
  • 16,0001977
  • 8,4301979
  • 8,1001980
  • 16,0001981
  • 16,1761982
  • 110,0761984
  • 195,3871985
  • 361,2041986
  • 2,1591987
  • 176,4361990
  • 340,9951991
  • 5451993
  • 194,3321994
  • 363,2921995
  • 185,7021996
  • 239,1651997
  • 24,0211998
  • 218,2291999
  • 197,5152000
  • 224,1222001
  • 264,0032002
  • 19,4102003
  • 19,3862004
  • 6,9332005
  • 6,7752006
  • 8,6112007
  • 3602010
  • 1572011
  • 4,4222012
  • 101,8002018
  • 41,5442019
  • 104,8692020
  • 183,4952022

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2022 Sunshine Bass 127,038 – report
July 1, 2022 Sunshine Bass 56,457 – report
July 1, 2020 Sunshine Bass 104,869 – report
July 1, 2019 Palmetto Bass 41,544 – report
July 1, 2018 Palmetto Bass 101,800 – report
July 1, 2012 Channel Catfish 4,422 – report
July 1, 2011 Channel Catfish 157 – report
July 1, 2010 Bluegill 360 – report
July 1, 2007 Palmetto Bass 8,611 – report
July 1, 2006 Palmetto Bass 6,775 – report
July 1, 2005 Palmetto Bass 6,933 – report
July 1, 2004 Palmetto Bass 19,386 – report
July 1, 2003 Palmetto Bass 19,410 – report
July 1, 2002 Red Drum 239,895 – report
July 1, 2002 Palmetto Bass 24,108 – report
July 1, 2001 Red Drum 224,122 – report
July 1, 2000 Red Drum 197,515 – report
July 1, 1999 Red Drum 194,089 – report
July 1, 1999 Palmetto Bass 24,140 – report
July 1, 1998 Palmetto Bass 24,021 – report
July 1, 1997 Red Drum 161,401 – report
July 1, 1997 Largemouth Bass 52,600 – report
July 1, 1997 Palmetto Bass 25,164 – report
July 1, 1996 Red Drum 161,805 – report
July 1, 1996 Palmetto Bass 23,897 – report
July 1, 1995 Red Drum 171,200 – report
July 1, 1995 Largemouth Bass 159,840 – report
July 1, 1995 Largemouth Bass 172 – report
July 1, 1995 Palmetto Bass 32,080 – report
July 1, 1994 Red Drum 165,732 – report
July 1, 1994 Palmetto Bass 28,600 – report
July 1, 1993 Largemouth Bass 145 – report
July 1, 1993 Channel Catfish 400 – report
July 1, 1991 Red Drum 164,950 – report
July 1, 1991 Largemouth Bass 159,854 – report
July 1, 1991 Channel Catfish 16,191 – report
July 1, 1990 Largemouth Bass 159,799 – report
July 1, 1990 Channel Catfish 16,637 – report
July 1, 1987 Largemouth Bass 2,159 – report
July 1, 1986 Red Drum 159,604 – report
July 1, 1986 Largemouth Bass 201,600 – report
July 1, 1985 Red Drum 195,387 – report
July 1, 1984 Red Drum 101,276 – report
July 1, 1984 Threadfin Shad 8,800 – report
July 1, 1982 Palmetto Bass 16,176 – report
July 1, 1981 Palmetto Bass 16,000 – report
July 1, 1980 Largemouth Bass 8,100 – report
July 1, 1979 Palmetto Bass 8,430 – report
July 1, 1977 Palmetto Bass 16,000 – report
July 1, 1975 Palmetto Bass 16,000 – report
July 1, 1974 Palmetto Bass 17,767 – report
July 1, 1974 Channel Catfish 10,000 – report
July 1, 1973 Channel Catfish 15,000 – report
July 1, 1972 Crappie 16,000 – report
July 1, 1972 Largemouth Bass 68,700 – report
July 1, 1972 Channel Catfish 20,425 – report
July 1, 1971 Channel Catfish 10,000 – report
July 1, 1970 Largemouth Bass 271,000 – report
July 1, 1970 Redear Sunfish 4,900 – report
July 1, 1970 Channel Catfish 20,000 – report
July 1, 1969 Largemouth Bass 24,000 – report
July 1, 1969 Channel Catfish 15,000 – report
July 1, 1968 Largemouth Bass 440 – report
July 1, 1968 Channel Catfish 26,000 – report
July 1, 1966 Hybrid Sunfish 14,700 – report
July 1, 1966 Channel Catfish 32,000 – 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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