Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Plants on record
110
Since 1964
Species recorded
8
Elevation
996.4 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at Possum Kingdom?
- Fishing Possum Kingdom is most likely to be for Striped Bass. Striped Bass accounts for 55 of 110 plants on record, ahead of Smallmouth Bass and 6 more. Striped Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2023. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2013. 4 more species are on the stocking report.
- When is Possum Kingdom stocked?
- Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 1964, 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 11 years between 1964 and 2026.
- How do you get on Possum Kingdom?
- Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Graham, TX. Brazos River reservoir behind Morris Sheppard Dam, with over 300 miles of shoreline. Public ramps sit in Brazos River Authority recreation areas (several free) and in Possum Kingdom State Park (park entry fee); at least 15 more ramps are privately run.
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Graham, TX
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
Brazos River reservoir behind Morris Sheppard Dam, with over 300 miles of shoreline. Public ramps sit in Brazos River Authority recreation areas (several free) and in Possum Kingdom State Park (park entry fee); at least 15 more ramps are privately run.
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 Possum Kingdom 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 11 years between 1964 and 2026.
Fish at Possum Kingdom
Fishing Possum Kingdom is most likely to be for Striped Bass. Striped Bass accounts for 55 of 110 plants on record, ahead of Smallmouth Bass and 6 more.
Striped Bass 55 plants
- Plants
- 55 of 110
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2026
Smallmouth Bass 21 plants
- Plants
- 21 of 110
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2026
Largemouth Bass 20 plants
- Plants
- 20 of 110
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2023
Channel Catfish 5 plants
- Plants
- 5 of 110
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2013
Walleye 5 plants
- Plants
- 5 of 110
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1975
Lone Star Bass 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 110
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2025
Blue Catfish 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 110
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2002
Threadfin Shad 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 110
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1980
Fish stocked per year
- 105,0001964
- 500,0001965
- 70,0001966
- 360,0001970
- 708,4231972
- 6,270,5001973
- 6,400,0001974
- 3,035,3001975
- 213,7271976
- 529,8001978
- 108,0001979
- 83,6901980
- 93,9241981
- 198,9901983
- 1311984
- 159,9501986
- 217,7701987
- 198,6861988
- 196,2051989
- 201,7291990
- 212,7261991
- 5,213,9971993
- 98,3661994
- 3,099,0001995
- 155,7001997
- 403,9711998
- 178,2351999
- 569,3242000
- 4,181,3872001
- 907,1502002
- 3,325,3582003
- 2,221,8322004
- 927,1572005
- 629,7862006
- 1,244,2542007
- 234,6552008
- 268,1562009
- 209,4832010
- 391,1882011
- 1,526,2462013
- 706,6792014
- 480,9572015
- 651,9632017
- 168,3732018
- 192019
- 43,4402020
- 153,4662021
- 652,4832022
- 89,0342023
- 353,0812024
- 1,192,0862025
- 130,6752026
Stocking history
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| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,406 | – | report |
| July 1, 2026 | Smallmouth Bass | 76 | – | report |
| July 1, 2026 | Striped Bass | 125,145 | – | report |
| July 1, 2026 | Striped Bass | 48 | – | report |
| July 1, 2025 | Lone Star Bass | 289,864 | – | report |
| July 1, 2025 | Smallmouth Bass | 16,650 | – | report |
| July 1, 2025 | Smallmouth Bass | 74 | – | report |
| July 1, 2025 | Striped Bass | 507,191 | – | report |
| July 1, 2025 | Striped Bass | 378,307 | – | report |
| July 1, 2024 | Lone Star Bass | 269,041 | – | report |
| July 1, 2024 | Smallmouth Bass | 3,320 | – | report |
| July 1, 2024 | Striped Bass | 80,720 | – | report |
| July 1, 2023 | Largemouth Bass | 10,465 | – | report |
| July 1, 2023 | Striped Bass | 78,569 | – | report |
| July 1, 2022 | Largemouth Bass | 21,049 | – | report |
| July 1, 2022 | Smallmouth Bass | 107,120 | – | report |
| July 1, 2022 | Smallmouth Bass | 211 | – | report |
| July 1, 2022 | Striped Bass | 424,714 | – | report |
| July 1, 2022 | Striped Bass | 99,348 | – | report |
| July 1, 2022 | Striped Bass | 41 | – | report |
| July 1, 2021 | Smallmouth Bass | 105,300 | – | report |
| July 1, 2021 | Smallmouth Bass | 298 | – | report |
| July 1, 2021 | Striped Bass | 47,847 | – | report |
| July 1, 2021 | Striped Bass | 21 | – | report |
| July 1, 2020 | Smallmouth Bass | 43,440 | – | report |
| July 1, 2019 | Striped Bass | 19 | – | report |
| July 1, 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 84,421 | – | report |
| July 1, 2018 | Striped Bass | 83,952 | – | report |
| July 1, 2017 | Striped Bass | 574,520 | – | report |
| July 1, 2017 | Striped Bass | 77,443 | – | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 213,209 | – | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Striped Bass | 267,748 | – | report |
| July 1, 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 295,709 | – | report |
| July 1, 2014 | Striped Bass | 410,970 | – | report |
| July 1, 2013 | Largemouth Bass | 391,908 | – | report |
| July 1, 2013 | Striped Bass | 944,540 | – | report |
| July 1, 2013 | Striped Bass | 100,958 | – | report |
| July 1, 2013 | Channel Catfish | 88,840 | – | report |
| July 1, 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 391,188 | – | report |
| July 1, 2010 | Striped Bass | 119,510 | – | report |
| July 1, 2010 | Channel Catfish | 89,973 | – | report |
| July 1, 2009 | Striped Bass | 268,156 | – | report |
| July 1, 2008 | Striped Bass | 234,655 | – | report |
| July 1, 2007 | Striped Bass | 881,862 | – | report |
| July 1, 2007 | Striped Bass | 362,392 | – | report |
| July 1, 2006 | Striped Bass | 387,435 | – | report |
| July 1, 2006 | Striped Bass | 242,351 | – | report |
| July 1, 2005 | Largemouth Bass | 223,690 | – | report |
| July 1, 2005 | Striped Bass | 547,112 | – | report |
| July 1, 2005 | Striped Bass | 156,355 | – | report |
| July 1, 2004 | Striped Bass | 2,129,409 | – | report |
| July 1, 2004 | Striped Bass | 92,423 | – | report |
| July 1, 2003 | Largemouth Bass | 664,519 | – | report |
| July 1, 2003 | Smallmouth Bass | 63,839 | – | report |
| July 1, 2003 | Striped Bass | 2,488,196 | – | report |
| July 1, 2003 | Striped Bass | 108,804 | – | report |
| July 1, 2002 | Largemouth Bass | 442,454 | – | report |
| July 1, 2002 | Largemouth Bass | 77 | – | report |
| July 1, 2002 | Smallmouth Bass | 38,786 | – | report |
| July 1, 2002 | Striped Bass | 354,838 | – | report |
| July 1, 2002 | Blue Catfish | 70,995 | – | report |
| July 1, 2001 | Largemouth Bass | 443,251 | – | report |
| July 1, 2001 | Smallmouth Bass | 20 | – | report |
| July 1, 2001 | Striped Bass | 3,185,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 2001 | Striped Bass | 118,168 | – | report |
| July 1, 2001 | Channel Catfish | 434,718 | – | report |
| July 1, 2001 | Channel Catfish | 230 | – | report |
| July 1, 2000 | Largemouth Bass | 443,020 | – | report |
| July 1, 2000 | Striped Bass | 126,304 | – | report |
| July 1, 1999 | Striped Bass | 178,235 | – | report |
| July 1, 1998 | Smallmouth Bass | 259,100 | – | report |
| July 1, 1998 | Smallmouth Bass | 71 | – | report |
| July 1, 1998 | Striped Bass | 144,800 | – | report |
| July 1, 1997 | Striped Bass | 155,700 | – | report |
| July 1, 1995 | Striped Bass | 3,000,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1995 | Striped Bass | 99,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1994 | Striped Bass | 98,366 | – | report |
| July 1, 1993 | Striped Bass | 5,115,522 | – | report |
| July 1, 1993 | Striped Bass | 98,475 | – | report |
| July 1, 1991 | Striped Bass | 212,726 | – | report |
| July 1, 1990 | Striped Bass | 201,729 | – | report |
| July 1, 1989 | Striped Bass | 125,544 | – | report |
| July 1, 1989 | Striped Bass | 70,661 | – | report |
| July 1, 1988 | Smallmouth Bass | 51 | – | report |
| July 1, 1988 | Striped Bass | 198,635 | – | report |
| July 1, 1987 | Smallmouth Bass | 30 | – | report |
| July 1, 1987 | Striped Bass | 217,740 | – | report |
| July 1, 1986 | Striped Bass | 159,950 | – | report |
| July 1, 1984 | Smallmouth Bass | 131 | – | report |
| July 1, 1983 | Striped Bass | 198,990 | – | report |
| July 1, 1981 | Striped Bass | 93,924 | – | report |
| July 1, 1980 | Smallmouth Bass | 75,090 | – | report |
| July 1, 1980 | Threadfin Shad | 8,600 | – | report |
| July 1, 1979 | Smallmouth Bass | 108,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1978 | Largemouth Bass | 272,500 | – | report |
| July 1, 1978 | Smallmouth Bass | 162,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1978 | Striped Bass | 95,300 | – | report |
| July 1, 1976 | Largemouth Bass | 113,727 | – | report |
| July 1, 1976 | Striped Bass | 100,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1975 | Walleye | 3,000,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1975 | Largemouth Bass | 35,300 | – | report |
| July 1, 1974 | Walleye | 6,400,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1973 | Walleye | 6,005,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1973 | Largemouth Bass | 265,500 | – | report |
| July 1, 1972 | Largemouth Bass | 705,623 | – | report |
| July 1, 1972 | Channel Catfish | 2,800 | – | report |
| July 1, 1970 | Largemouth Bass | 360,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1966 | Largemouth Bass | 70,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1965 | Walleye | 500,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1964 | Walleye | 105,000 | – | report |
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Species stocked here
- Walleye (5)
- Largemouth Bass (20)
- Channel Catfish (5)
- Striped Bass (55)
- Smallmouth Bass (21)
- Threadfin Shad (1)
- Blue Catfish (1)
- Lone Star Bass (2)
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.