O. C. Fisher fishing

Fishing at O. C. Fisher is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Warmouth, Crappie, Hybrid Sunfish, and 7 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 dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

71

Since 1966

Species recorded

13

Elevation

1,877.1 ft

Common questions

What fish are at O. C. Fisher?
Fishing O. C. Fisher is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 17 of 71 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 11 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2019. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2025. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2018. Walleye was last stocked July 1, 1990. 9 more species are on the stocking report.
When is O. C. Fisher stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. 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 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 32 years between 1966 and 2026.
How do you get on O. C. Fisher?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is San Angelo, TX. Facilities include camping. US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir completed in 1952 for flood control on the North Concho River. Nearly all recreation access, camping, and the three paved boat ramps at the State Park South Ramp area run through San Angelo State Park, which charges an entry fee and campsite fees.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
San Angelo, TX
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
camping

US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir completed in 1952 for flood control on the North Concho River. Nearly all recreation access, camping, and the three paved boat ramps at the State Park South Ramp area run through San Angelo State Park, which charges an entry fee and campsite fees.

Sources: recreation.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 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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How O. C. Fisher 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 32 years between 1966 and 2026.

Fish at O. C. Fisher

Fishing O. C. Fisher is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 17 of 71 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 11 more.

Largemouth Bass 17 plants
Plants
17 of 71
Last stocked
July 1, 2019

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 12 plants
Plants
12 of 71
Last stocked
July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Blue Catfish 10 plants
Plants
10 of 71
Last stocked
July 1, 2018

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Walleye 9 plants
Plants
9 of 71
Last stocked
July 1, 1990

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Bluegill 6 plants
Plants
6 of 71
Last stocked
July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Crappie 5 plants
Plants
5 of 71
Last stocked
July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Lone Star Bass 3 plants
Plants
3 of 71
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Gizzard Shad 2 plants
Plants
2 of 71
Last stocked
July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Gizzard Shad guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 71
Last stocked
July 1, 1974

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Redear Sunfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 71
Last stocked
July 1, 1971

Seasons and rigs are on the Redear Sunfish guide.

Flathead Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 71
Last stocked
July 1, 1971

Seasons and rigs are on the Flathead Catfish guide.

Threadfin Shad 1 plant
Plants
1 of 71
Last stocked
July 1, 1984
Warmouth 1 plant
Plants
1 of 71
Last stocked
July 1, 1969

Fish stocked per year

  • 212,5001966
  • 146,4001968
  • 220,5501969
  • 1,155,1351970
  • 759,5401971
  • 1,048,0001972
  • 3,915,6751973
  • 234,9001974
  • 101,0161980
  • 30,0041981
  • 30,4271982
  • 6,306,2501983
  • 8,5001984
  • 345,3991987
  • 4,787,2501989
  • 4,962,6001990
  • 50,3451994
  • 107,8031996
  • 71,4262003
  • 334,2312005
  • 233,2152006
  • 1202015
  • 362,3482016
  • 133,1502017
  • 111,6932018
  • 25,4742019
  • 8,0212024
  • 110,9192025
  • 302,9392026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 203,694 – report
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 61,122 – report
July 1, 2026 Bluegill 38,123 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 58,493 – report
July 1, 2025 Crappie 500 – report
July 1, 2025 Bluegill 43,347 – report
July 1, 2025 Bluegill 0 – report
July 1, 2025 Channel Catfish 8,579 – report
July 1, 2025 Gizzard Shad 0 – report
July 1, 2024 Channel Catfish 8,021 – report
July 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 25,474 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 62,872 – report
July 1, 2018 Blue Catfish 48,821 – report
July 1, 2017 Bluegill 66,574 – report
July 1, 2017 Blue Catfish 66,576 – report
July 1, 2016 Largemouth Bass 153,269 – report
July 1, 2016 Largemouth Bass 114 – report
July 1, 2016 Bluegill 62,233 – report
July 1, 2016 Channel Catfish 75,700 – report
July 1, 2016 Blue Catfish 71,032 – report
July 1, 2015 Crappie 120 – report
July 1, 2006 Channel Catfish 120,619 – report
July 1, 2006 Blue Catfish 112,596 – report
July 1, 2005 Largemouth Bass 75,952 – report
July 1, 2005 Largemouth Bass 239 – report
July 1, 2005 Crappie 394 – report
July 1, 2005 Bluegill 75,145 – report
July 1, 2005 Channel Catfish 107,341 – report
July 1, 2005 Blue Catfish 75,000 – report
July 1, 2005 Gizzard Shad 160 – report
July 1, 2003 Largemouth Bass 71,426 – report
July 1, 1996 Largemouth Bass 107,803 – report
July 1, 1994 Channel Catfish 50,345 – report
July 1, 1990 Walleye 4,962,600 – report
July 1, 1989 Walleye 4,787,250 – report
July 1, 1987 Largemouth Bass 145,249 – report
July 1, 1987 Channel Catfish 200,150 – report
July 1, 1984 Threadfin Shad 8,500 – report
July 1, 1983 Walleye 6,306,250 – report
July 1, 1982 Blue Catfish 30,427 – report
July 1, 1981 Blue Catfish 30,004 – report
July 1, 1980 Channel Catfish 61,884 – report
July 1, 1980 Blue Catfish 39,132 – report
July 1, 1974 Hybrid Sunfish 100,000 – report
July 1, 1974 Largemouth Bass 4,500 – report
July 1, 1974 Walleye 50,000 – report
July 1, 1974 Channel Catfish 56,400 – report
July 1, 1974 Blue Catfish 24,000 – report
July 1, 1973 Walleye 3,900,000 – report
July 1, 1973 Largemouth Bass 3,425 – report
July 1, 1973 Channel Catfish 12,250 – report
July 1, 1972 Walleye 1,030,000 – report
July 1, 1972 Crappie 12,000 – report
July 1, 1972 Largemouth Bass 6,000 – report
July 1, 1971 Walleye 740,000 – report
July 1, 1971 Largemouth Bass 10,000 – report
July 1, 1971 Redear Sunfish 5,040 – report
July 1, 1971 Flathead Catfish 3,000 – report
July 1, 1971 Blue Catfish 1,500 – report
July 1, 1970 Walleye 1,100,000 – report
July 1, 1970 Largemouth Bass 43,135 – report
July 1, 1970 Redear Sunfish 12,000 – report
July 1, 1969 Hybrid Sunfish 40,000 – report
July 1, 1969 Crappie 5,000 – report
July 1, 1969 Largemouth Bass 25,450 – report
July 1, 1969 Warmouth 38,000 – report
July 1, 1969 Channel Catfish 112,100 – report
July 1, 1968 Walleye 7,400 – report
July 1, 1968 Largemouth Bass 139,000 – report
July 1, 1966 Largemouth Bass 209,500 – report
July 1, 1966 Channel Catfish 3,000 – 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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