What fish are at Nocona?

Fishing Nocona is as likely to be for Largemouth Bass, Palmetto Bass, and Threadfin Shad. Each accounts for 5 of 18 plants on record. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2019. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 1997. Threadfin Shad was last stocked July 1, 2016. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

Nocona fishing

Fishing at Nocona is on a reservoir, stocked with Threadfin Shad, Tiger Muskie, Largemouth Bass, Palmetto Bass, and Lone Star Bass. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1976, most often in July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

Since 1976

Species recorded

Elevation

826.3 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Nocona?: Fishing Nocona is as likely to be for Largemouth Bass, Palmetto Bass, and Threadfin Shad. Each accounts for 5 of 18 plants on record. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2019. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 1997. Threadfin Shad was last stocked July 1, 2016. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
When is Nocona stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.4 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 34 years between 1976 and 2026.
How do you get on Nocona?: There is a boat ramp and a fee is required. The nearest town is Nocona, TX. Farmer's Creek Reservoir, completed in 1960 nine miles northeast of Nocona, is owned by North Montague County Water Supply District. The City of Nocona operates three boat ramps around the shoreline (Weldon Robb, Joe Benton, and Boone parks), each charging a launch fee with an annual pass available.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Nocona, TX
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: Yes

Farmer's Creek Reservoir, completed in 1960 nine miles northeast of Nocona, is owned by North Montague County Water Supply District. The City of Nocona operates three boat ramps around the shoreline (Weldon Robb, Joe Benton, and Boone parks), each charging a launch fee with an annual pass available.

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 , en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Nocona 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 34 years between 1976 and 2026.

Fish at Nocona

Fishing Nocona is as likely to be for Largemouth Bass, Palmetto Bass, and Threadfin Shad. Each accounts for 5 of 18 plants on record.

Largemouth Bass 5 plants

Plants: 5 of 18
Last stocked: July 1, 2019

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Palmetto Bass 5 plants

Plants: 5 of 18
Last stocked: July 1, 1997

Threadfin Shad 5 plants

Plants: 5 of 18
Last stocked: July 1, 2016

Lone Star Bass 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 18
Last stocked: July 1, 2026

Tiger Muskie 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 18
Last stocked: July 1, 1976

Seasons and rigs are on the Tiger Muskie guide.

Fish stocked per year

9,2471976
75,6001981
73,6921982
16,3621983
1,5001984
7001985
23,7001994
29,4391995
20,0551996
14,7001997
1,2952003
2,2202010
1,5002016
133,8252018
28,3872019
24,4822022
24,6282026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2026	Lone Star Bass	24,628	–	report
July 1, 2022	Lone Star Bass	24,482	–	report
July 1, 2019	Largemouth Bass	28,387	–	report
July 1, 2018	Largemouth Bass	133,825	–	report
July 1, 2016	Threadfin Shad	1,500	–	report
July 1, 2010	Largemouth Bass	2,220	–	report
July 1, 2003	Threadfin Shad	1,295	–	report
July 1, 1997	Palmetto Bass	14,700	–	report
July 1, 1996	Palmetto Bass	20,055	–	report
July 1, 1995	Palmetto Bass	29,439	–	report
July 1, 1994	Palmetto Bass	23,700	–	report
July 1, 1985	Threadfin Shad	700	–	report
July 1, 1984	Threadfin Shad	1,500	–	report
July 1, 1983	Palmetto Bass	16,362	–	report
July 1, 1982	Largemouth Bass	73,692	–	report
July 1, 1981	Largemouth Bass	75,600	–	report
July 1, 1976	Tiger Muskie	747	–	report
July 1, 1976	Threadfin Shad	8,500	–	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.