Last stocked
July 1, 2025
Plants on record
28
Since 1966
Species recorded
10
Elevation
1,619.4 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at North Anson?
- Fishing North Anson is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 9 of 28 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and 8 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2025. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2017. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2017. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2016. 6 more species are on the stocking report.
- When is North Anson stocked?
- Last stocked July 1, 2025. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1966, 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 46 years between 1966 and 2025.
- How do you get on North Anson?
- A fee is required. The nearest town is Anson, TX. Facilities include camping and dock. Impounded in 1950 about 8 miles north of the city of Anson, and known for trophy largemouth bass around its bulrush cover. The City of Anson's lake grounds have a pavilion, beach area, showers, kitchen, RV sites with electrical hookups, covered picnic areas, and a fishing dock.
- Which lakes near North Anson were stocked more recently?
- Stamford (Haskell County) (22.5 mi), Fort Phantom Hill (23.3 mi), and Winchester lake (34.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Stamford (Haskell County) is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, and Largemouth Bass, Fort Phantom Hill is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Threadfin Shad, and Winchester lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass.
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Anson, TX
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping, dock
Impounded in 1950 about 8 miles north of the city of Anson, and known for trophy largemouth bass around its bulrush cover. The City of Anson's lake grounds have a pavilion, beach area, showers, kitchen, RV sites with electrical hookups, covered picnic areas, and a fishing dock.
Sources: tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , cdn.heyzine.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026
How North Anson 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 46 years between 1966 and 2025.
Stamford (Haskell County) (22.5 mi), Fort Phantom Hill (23.3 mi), and Winchester lake (34.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Stamford (Haskell County) is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, and Largemouth Bass, Fort Phantom Hill is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Threadfin Shad, and Winchester lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass.
Fish at North Anson
Fishing North Anson is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 9 of 28 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and 8 more.
Largemouth Bass 9 plants
- Plants
- 9 of 28
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2025
Bluegill 5 plants
- Plants
- 5 of 28
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2017
Channel Catfish 5 plants
- Plants
- 5 of 28
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2017
Blue Catfish 3 plants
- Plants
- 3 of 28
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2016
Crappie 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 28
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2015
Fathead Minnow 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 28
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2015
Flathead Catfish 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 28
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1982
Gizzard Shad 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 28
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2015
Longear Sunfish 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 28
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2015
Threadfin Shad 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 28
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1984
Fish stocked per year
- 30,0001966
- 5,0001974
- 102,3801981
- 141982
- 25,0001983
- 1,0001984
- 2,5611997
- 25,0261998
- 25,2141999
- 33,0552006
- 70,4122015
- 128,3282016
- 102,4382017
- 502025
Stocking history
Showing 15 of 28 plants Showing 28 plants
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 50 | – | report |
| July 1, 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 36,855 | – | report |
| July 1, 2017 | Bluegill | 32,670 | – | report |
| July 1, 2017 | Channel Catfish | 32,913 | – | report |
| July 1, 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 32,393 | – | report |
| July 1, 2016 | Bluegill | 31,036 | – | report |
| July 1, 2016 | Channel Catfish | 32,116 | – | report |
| July 1, 2016 | Blue Catfish | 32,783 | – | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 31,938 | – | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Crappie | 110 | – | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Longear Sunfish | 24 | – | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Bluegill | 114 | – | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Fathead Minnow | 3,500 | – | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Channel Catfish | 34,702 | – | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Gizzard Shad | 24 | – | report |
| July 1, 2006 | Largemouth Bass | 33,055 | – | report |
| July 1, 1999 | Largemouth Bass | 25,214 | – | report |
| July 1, 1998 | Largemouth Bass | 25,026 | – | report |
| July 1, 1997 | Channel Catfish | 2,561 | – | report |
| July 1, 1984 | Threadfin Shad | 1,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1983 | Bluegill | 25,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1982 | Flathead Catfish | 14 | – | report |
| July 1, 1981 | Bluegill | 25,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1981 | Largemouth Bass | 50,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1981 | Channel Catfish | 13,780 | – | report |
| July 1, 1981 | Blue Catfish | 13,600 | – | report |
| July 1, 1974 | Blue Catfish | 5,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1966 | Largemouth Bass | 30,000 | – | report |
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Species stocked here
- Largemouth Bass (9)
- Blue Catfish (3)
- Channel Catfish (5)
- Bluegill (5)
- Flathead Catfish (1)
- Threadfin Shad (1)
- Gizzard Shad (1)
- Fathead Minnow (1)
- Longear Sunfish (1)
- Crappie (1)
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.