Nocona fishing

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

Nocona
Photo: Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
Last stocked
2026
Lone Star Bass
Plants on record
18
Since 1976
Species recorded
5
Elevation
826.3 ft

Fish at Nocona

5 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Palmetto Bass Stocked · 5 plants · last 1997

Last stocked 1997 · 5 plants

Threadfin Shad Stocked · 5 plants · last 2016

Last stocked 2016 · 5 plants

Lone Star Bass Stocked · 2 plants · last 2026

Last stocked 2026 · 2 plants

How Nocona is stocked

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

No plants recorded in 34 years between 1976 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1976

9,247

Fish stocked in 1981

75,600

Fish stocked in 1982

73,692

Fish stocked in 1983

16,362

Fish stocked in 1984

1,500

Fish stocked in 1985

700

Fish stocked in 1994

23,700

Fish stocked in 1995

29,439

Fish stocked in 1996

20,055

Fish stocked in 1997

14,700

Fish stocked in 2003

1,295

Fish stocked in 2010

2,220

Fish stocked in 2016

1,500

Fish stocked in 2018

133,825

Fish stocked in 2019

28,387

Fish stocked in 2022

24,482

Fish stocked in 2026

24,628

Stocking history

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2026Lone Star Bass24,628–report
2022Lone Star Bass24,482–report
2019Largemouth Bass28,387–report
2018Largemouth Bass133,825–report
2016Threadfin Shad1,500–report
2010Largemouth Bass2,220–report
2003Threadfin Shad1,295–report
1997Palmetto Bass14,700–report
1996Palmetto Bass20,055–report
1995Palmetto Bass29,439–report
1994Palmetto Bass23,700–report
1985Threadfin Shad700–report
1984Threadfin Shad1,500–report
1983Palmetto Bass16,362–report
1982Largemouth Bass73,692–report
1981Largemouth Bass75,600–report
1976Tiger Muskie747–report
1976Threadfin Shad8,500–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
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.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before you go.

About Nocona

Nearest lakes

Common questions

What fish are at Nocona?

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

When is Nocona stocked?

Last stocked 2026. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1976. No plants recorded in 34 years between 1976 and 2026.

How do you get on Nocona?

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.

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