Ray Hubbard Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Ray Hubbard Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Palmetto Bass, Walleye, Striped Bass, Blue Catfish, and 2 more. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1968, most often in July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

75

Since 1968

Species recorded

8

Elevation

434.5 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Ray Hubbard Reservoir?
Fishing Ray Hubbard Reservoir is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 32 of 75 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 6 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2019. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2025. Sunshine Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Striped Bass was last stocked July 1, 1996. 4 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Ray Hubbard Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1968, 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 10 years between 1968 and 2026.
How do you get on Ray Hubbard Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Rockwall, TX. A 22,745-acre City of Dallas reservoir on the East Fork Trinity River, formerly named Forney Lake. No camping is allowed around the lake, but Robertson Park has a large day-use area with bank fishing and two ramps. Paddle Point Park is a non-motorized put-in for a TPWD paddling trail.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Rockwall, TX
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

A 22,745-acre City of Dallas reservoir on the East Fork Trinity River, formerly named Forney Lake. No camping is allowed around the lake, but Robertson Park has a large day-use area with bank fishing and two ramps. Paddle Point Park is a non-motorized put-in for a TPWD paddling trail.

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

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How Ray Hubbard Reservoir 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 10 years between 1968 and 2026.

Fish at Ray Hubbard Reservoir

Fishing Ray Hubbard Reservoir is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 32 of 75 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 6 more.

Palmetto Bass 32 plants
Plants
32 of 75
Last stocked
July 1, 2019
Largemouth Bass 18 plants
Plants
18 of 75
Last stocked
July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Sunshine Bass 13 plants
Plants
13 of 75
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Striped Bass 6 plants
Plants
6 of 75
Last stocked
July 1, 1996

Seasons and rigs are on the Striped Bass guide.

Blue Catfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 75
Last stocked
July 1, 1993

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Walleye 2 plants
Plants
2 of 75
Last stocked
July 1, 1981

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Channel Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 75
Last stocked
July 1, 1971

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 75
Last stocked
July 1, 2025

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,471,6001968
  • 2,204,0001970
  • 96,8301971
  • 379,6161976
  • 225,2251979
  • 101,8001980
  • 132,7191981
  • 232,7011982
  • 115,8681983
  • 338,6801984
  • 271,9521985
  • 225,2001986
  • 455,0171987
  • 1,023,6161988
  • 460,9461989
  • 109,1751990
  • 804,8851991
  • 325,1851992
  • 1,511,8111993
  • 341,6611994
  • 346,1421995
  • 811,6281996
  • 56,9451999
  • 501,3652001
  • 172,3362002
  • 167,9932003
  • 100,4382004
  • 1,718,7162005
  • 542,2362006
  • 696,0782007
  • 114,8462008
  • 107,2902009
  • 520,5512010
  • 617,0152011
  • 573,5992012
  • 2,622,1932013
  • 614,9162014
  • 1,491,3992015
  • 103,0702016
  • 254,2362017
  • 333,7762018
  • 181,8302019
  • 1,150,0002020
  • 1,230,7572021
  • 377,7052022
  • 183,2032023
  • 448,6312024
  • 445,1662025
  • 227,9542026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Sunshine Bass 227,954 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 114,490 – report
July 1, 2025 Sunshine Bass 330,157 – report
July 1, 2025 Largemouth Bass 519 – report
July 1, 2024 Sunshine Bass 448,631 – report
July 1, 2023 Sunshine Bass 183,203 – report
July 1, 2022 Sunshine Bass 377,705 – report
July 1, 2021 Sunshine Bass 1,155,964 – report
July 1, 2021 Largemouth Bass 74,793 – report
July 1, 2020 Sunshine Bass 1,150,000 – report
July 1, 2019 Sunshine Bass 92,156 – report
July 1, 2019 Palmetto Bass 89,674 – report
July 1, 2018 Sunshine Bass 159,900 – report
July 1, 2018 Palmetto Bass 173,876 – report
July 1, 2017 Sunshine Bass 26,686 – report
July 1, 2017 Palmetto Bass 227,550 – report
July 1, 2016 Palmetto Bass 103,070 – report
July 1, 2015 Sunshine Bass 45,000 – report
July 1, 2015 Largemouth Bass 133,112 – report
July 1, 2015 Palmetto Bass 1,313,287 – report
July 1, 2014 Sunshine Bass 93,011 – report
July 1, 2014 Largemouth Bass 433,353 – report
July 1, 2014 Palmetto Bass 88,552 – report
July 1, 2013 Sunshine Bass 45,000 – report
July 1, 2013 Largemouth Bass 502,264 – report
July 1, 2013 Palmetto Bass 2,074,929 – report
July 1, 2012 Largemouth Bass 573,599 – report
July 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 511,897 – report
July 1, 2011 Palmetto Bass 105,118 – report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 520,551 – report
July 1, 2009 Palmetto Bass 107,290 – report
July 1, 2008 Palmetto Bass 114,846 – report
July 1, 2007 Largemouth Bass 543,441 – report
July 1, 2007 Palmetto Bass 152,637 – report
July 1, 2006 Largemouth Bass 542,236 – report
July 1, 2005 Palmetto Bass 1,501,902 – report
July 1, 2005 Palmetto Bass 216,814 – report
July 1, 2004 Palmetto Bass 100,438 – report
July 1, 2003 Largemouth Bass 5,000 – report
July 1, 2003 Palmetto Bass 162,993 – report
July 1, 2002 Palmetto Bass 172,336 – report
July 1, 2001 Largemouth Bass 501,365 – report
July 1, 1999 Palmetto Bass 56,945 – report
July 1, 1996 Largemouth Bass 549,328 – report
July 1, 1996 Palmetto Bass 250,702 – report
July 1, 1996 Striped Bass 11,598 – report
July 1, 1995 Palmetto Bass 346,142 – report
July 1, 1994 Palmetto Bass 341,661 – report
July 1, 1993 Palmetto Bass 940,000 – report
July 1, 1993 Palmetto Bass 171,853 – report
July 1, 1993 Blue Catfish 399,958 – report
July 1, 1992 Palmetto Bass 325,185 – report
July 1, 1991 Largemouth Bass 568,891 – report
July 1, 1991 Palmetto Bass 235,994 – report
July 1, 1990 Blue Catfish 109,175 – report
July 1, 1989 Palmetto Bass 460,946 – report
July 1, 1988 Largemouth Bass 502,897 – report
July 1, 1988 Largemouth Bass 64,872 – report
July 1, 1988 Palmetto Bass 455,847 – report
July 1, 1987 Palmetto Bass 455,017 – report
July 1, 1986 Striped Bass 225,200 – report
July 1, 1985 Palmetto Bass 271,952 – report
July 1, 1984 Striped Bass 338,680 – report
July 1, 1983 Striped Bass 115,868 – report
July 1, 1982 Palmetto Bass 232,701 – report
July 1, 1981 Walleye 19,237 – report
July 1, 1981 Striped Bass 113,482 – report
July 1, 1980 Palmetto Bass 101,800 – report
July 1, 1979 Palmetto Bass 114,000 – report
July 1, 1979 Striped Bass 111,225 – report
July 1, 1976 Walleye 230,000 – report
July 1, 1976 Palmetto Bass 149,616 – report
July 1, 1971 Channel Catfish 96,830 – report
July 1, 1970 Largemouth Bass 2,204,000 – report
July 1, 1968 Largemouth Bass 1,471,600 – 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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