Proctor fishing

Fishing at Proctor is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, Palmetto Bass, Threadfin Shad, Blue Catfish, and Sunshine Bass. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1970, most often in July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

July 1, 2025

Plants on record

59

Since 1970

Species recorded

6

Elevation

1,159.7 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Proctor?
Fishing Proctor is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 29 of 59 plants on record, ahead of Sunshine Bass and 4 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2018. Sunshine Bass was last stocked July 1, 2025. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2019. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2025. 2 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Proctor stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2025. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1970, 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 12 years between 1970 and 2025.
How do you get on Proctor?
There is a boat ramp and a fee is required. The nearest town is Comanche, TX. Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Leon River, about 3 miles west of Proctor. Four fee ramps circle the lake (Promontory Point, Sowell Creek, Park at the Dam, Copperas Creek), all lighted and Corps-operated; cash is no longer accepted at any Corps ramp or campground here.
Which lakes near Proctor were stocked more recently?
Lake Kyle (22.9 mi), Meyer Park Pond (25.5 mi), and Brownwood (32.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Kyle is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Meyer Park Pond is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, and Blue Catfish, and Brownwood is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, Palmetto Bass, Threadfin Shad, and Blue Catfish.

Access and facts

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

Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Leon River, about 3 miles west of Proctor. Four fee ramps circle the lake (Promontory Point, Sowell Creek, Park at the Dam, Copperas Creek), all lighted and Corps-operated; cash is no longer accepted at any Corps ramp or campground here.

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

How Proctor 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 12 years between 1970 and 2025.

Lake Kyle (22.9 mi), Meyer Park Pond (25.5 mi), and Brownwood (32.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Kyle is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Meyer Park Pond is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, and Blue Catfish, and Brownwood is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, Palmetto Bass, Threadfin Shad, and Blue Catfish.

Fish at Proctor

Fishing Proctor is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 29 of 59 plants on record, ahead of Sunshine Bass and 4 more.

Palmetto Bass 29 plants
Plants
29 of 59
Last stocked
July 1, 2018
Sunshine Bass 11 plants
Plants
11 of 59
Last stocked
July 1, 2025
Largemouth Bass 10 plants
Plants
10 of 59
Last stocked
July 1, 2019

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Blue Catfish 7 plants
Plants
7 of 59
Last stocked
July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 59
Last stocked
July 1, 1971

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Threadfin Shad 1 plant
Plants
1 of 59
Last stocked
July 1, 1984

Fish stocked per year

  • 100,0001970
  • 5,0001971
  • 22,8501978
  • 100,2151979
  • 47,4401980
  • 46,7731983
  • 92,0901984
  • 92,0001986
  • 138,4621987
  • 93,0441988
  • 101,7001989
  • 116,4971991
  • 72,3221992
  • 230,6211993
  • 374,9621994
  • 143,2611995
  • 70,2181996
  • 72,1001997
  • 80,4961998
  • 34,6561999
  • 34,9802000
  • 232,0022001
  • 34,6302002
  • 67,9852004
  • 67,5242005
  • 66,9252006
  • 62,7762007
  • 67,4472008
  • 66,2472009
  • 67,3052010
  • 32,6302011
  • 67,1422013
  • 517,9312014
  • 332,5712015
  • 279,0502016
  • 526,8512017
  • 130,6392018
  • 252,4802019
  • 195,0202020
  • 264,6022021
  • 272,5542022
  • 36,2372023
  • 94,1792024
  • 646,8392025

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2025 Sunshine Bass 211,930 – report
July 1, 2025 Sunshine Bass 75,884 – report
July 1, 2025 Blue Catfish 359,025 – report
July 1, 2024 Sunshine Bass 73,158 – report
July 1, 2024 Blue Catfish 21,021 – report
July 1, 2023 Sunshine Bass 8,092 – report
July 1, 2023 Blue Catfish 28,145 – report
July 1, 2022 Sunshine Bass 102,675 – report
July 1, 2022 Blue Catfish 169,879 – report
July 1, 2021 Sunshine Bass 64,661 – report
July 1, 2021 Blue Catfish 199,941 – report
July 1, 2020 Sunshine Bass 195,020 – report
July 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 90,669 – report
July 1, 2019 Blue Catfish 161,811 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 59,179 – report
July 1, 2018 Palmetto Bass 71,460 – report
July 1, 2017 Sunshine Bass 323,000 – report
July 1, 2017 Largemouth Bass 52,030 – report
July 1, 2017 Palmetto Bass 151,821 – report
July 1, 2016 Sunshine Bass 279,050 – report
July 1, 2015 Sunshine Bass 253,175 – report
July 1, 2015 Largemouth Bass 79,396 – report
July 1, 2014 Sunshine Bass 293,267 – report
July 1, 2014 Largemouth Bass 224,664 – report
July 1, 2013 Palmetto Bass 67,142 – report
July 1, 2011 Palmetto Bass 32,630 – report
July 1, 2010 Palmetto Bass 67,305 – report
July 1, 2009 Palmetto Bass 66,247 – report
July 1, 2008 Palmetto Bass 67,447 – report
July 1, 2007 Palmetto Bass 62,776 – report
July 1, 2006 Palmetto Bass 66,925 – report
July 1, 2005 Palmetto Bass 67,524 – report
July 1, 2004 Palmetto Bass 67,985 – report
July 1, 2002 Palmetto Bass 34,630 – report
July 1, 2001 Largemouth Bass 232,002 – report
July 1, 2000 Palmetto Bass 34,980 – report
July 1, 1999 Palmetto Bass 34,656 – report
July 1, 1998 Palmetto Bass 80,496 – report
July 1, 1997 Palmetto Bass 72,100 – report
July 1, 1996 Palmetto Bass 70,218 – report
July 1, 1995 Palmetto Bass 143,261 – report
July 1, 1994 Largemouth Bass 232,436 – report
July 1, 1994 Palmetto Bass 142,526 – report
July 1, 1993 Largemouth Bass 230,621 – report
July 1, 1992 Palmetto Bass 72,322 – report
July 1, 1991 Palmetto Bass 70,080 – report
July 1, 1991 Blue Catfish 46,417 – report
July 1, 1989 Palmetto Bass 101,700 – report
July 1, 1988 Palmetto Bass 93,044 – report
July 1, 1987 Palmetto Bass 138,462 – report
July 1, 1986 Palmetto Bass 92,000 – report
July 1, 1984 Palmetto Bass 91,090 – report
July 1, 1984 Threadfin Shad 1,000 – report
July 1, 1983 Palmetto Bass 46,773 – report
July 1, 1980 Palmetto Bass 47,440 – report
July 1, 1979 Largemouth Bass 100,215 – report
July 1, 1978 Palmetto Bass 22,850 – report
July 1, 1971 Hybrid Sunfish 5,000 – report
July 1, 1970 Largemouth Bass 100,000 – 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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