What fish are at Quitman?

Fishing Quitman is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 6 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 3 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2020. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1992. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2025. Flathead Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1971. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

Quitman fishing

Fishing at Quitman is on a reservoir, stocked with Flathead Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Lone Star Bass. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 1971, most often in July. Species guides list night for Flathead Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Last stocked

July 1, 2025

Plants on record

Since 1971

Species recorded

Elevation

394.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Quitman?: Fishing Quitman is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 6 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 3 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2020. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1992. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2025. Flathead Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1971. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
When is Quitman stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2025. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 1971, 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 43 years between 1971 and 2025.
How do you get on Quitman?: Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Quitman, TX. Facilities include camping. Wood County maintains three free ramps around the dam and north end of the lake (East Dam, West Dam, North Access). Picnic areas sit at each ramp, and camping is allowed in the two parks near the dam; a private marina near the east ramp offers RV sites, bait, and fuel.
Which lakes near Quitman were stocked more recently?: Lake Fork (6.9 mi), Holbrook (14 mi), and Bane Park Lake (20.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Fork is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Lone Star Bass, Holbrook is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, and Bane Park Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Hybrid Sunfish.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Quitman, TX
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: No
Facilities: camping

Wood County maintains three free ramps around the dam and north end of the lake (East Dam, West Dam, North Access). Picnic areas sit at each ramp, and camping is allowed in the two parks near the dam; a private marina near the east ramp offers RV sites, bait, and fuel.

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

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How Quitman 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 43 years between 1971 and 2025.

Lake Fork (6.9 mi), Holbrook (14 mi), and Bane Park Lake (20.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Fork is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Lone Star Bass, Holbrook is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, and Bane Park Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Hybrid Sunfish.

Fish at Quitman

Fishing Quitman is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 6 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 3 more.

Largemouth Bass 6 plants

Plants: 6 of 13
Last stocked: July 1, 2020

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 13
Last stocked: July 1, 1992

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 13
Last stocked: July 1, 2025

Flathead Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 13
Last stocked: July 1, 1971

Seasons and rigs are on the Flathead Catfish guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 13
Last stocked: July 1, 1971

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Fish stocked per year

5,2001971
3111980
40,0001982
40,2301986
8,2051992
81,4331999
82,2672000
80,1452008
80,9722009
25,0302020
24,9322023
22,2462025

Stocking history

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2025	Lone Star Bass	22,246	–	report
July 1, 2023	Lone Star Bass	24,932	–	report
July 1, 2020	Largemouth Bass	25,030	–	report
July 1, 2009	Largemouth Bass	80,972	–	report
July 1, 2008	Largemouth Bass	80,145	–	report
July 1, 2000	Largemouth Bass	82,267	–	report
July 1, 1999	Largemouth Bass	81,433	–	report
July 1, 1992	Channel Catfish	8,205	–	report
July 1, 1986	Channel Catfish	40,230	–	report
July 1, 1982	Channel Catfish	40,000	–	report
July 1, 1980	Largemouth Bass	311	–	report
July 1, 1971	Hybrid Sunfish	5,000	–	report
July 1, 1971	Flathead Catfish	200	–	report

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.