What fish are at Ray Roberts?

Fishing Ray Roberts is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 16 of 20 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and 3 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2021. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 1987. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1986. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2024. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

Ray Roberts fishing

Fishing at Ray Roberts is on a reservoir, stocked with Threadfin Shad, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, and Lone Star Bass. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1985, most often in July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.

Last stocked

July 1, 2024

Plants on record

Since 1985

Species recorded

Elevation

552.4 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Ray Roberts?: Fishing Ray Roberts is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 16 of 20 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and 3 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2021. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 1987. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1986. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2024. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
When is Ray Roberts stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2024. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1985, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2024 it was July 1, 2024, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 24 years between 1985 and 2024.
How do you get on Ray Roberts?: Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Sanger, TX. US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir leased to Texas Parks & Wildlife, which runs two state park units (Isle du Bois, Johnson Branch) plus five satellite parks with ramps around the lake. Fees apply everywhere except Pecan Creek, where donations are requested.
Which lakes near Ray Roberts were stocked more recently?: Lewisville Reservoir (14.8 mi) and Grapevine Reservoir (24 mi) were stocked more recently. Lewisville Reservoir is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Threadfin Shad, and Lone Star Bass and Grapevine Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Threadfin Shad.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Sanger, TX
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: Yes

US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir leased to Texas Parks & Wildlife, which runs two state park units (Isle du Bois, Johnson Branch) plus five satellite parks with ramps around the lake. Fees apply everywhere except Pecan Creek, where donations are requested.

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

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How Ray Roberts is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2024 it was July 1, 2024, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 24 years between 1985 and 2024.

Lewisville Reservoir (14.8 mi) and Grapevine Reservoir (24 mi) were stocked more recently. Lewisville Reservoir is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Threadfin Shad, and Lone Star Bass and Grapevine Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Threadfin Shad.

Fish at Ray Roberts

Fishing Ray Roberts is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 16 of 20 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and 3 more.

Largemouth Bass 16 plants

Plants: 16 of 20
Last stocked: July 1, 2021

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Bluegill 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 20
Last stocked: July 1, 1987

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Channel Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 20
Last stocked: July 1, 1986

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 20
Last stocked: July 1, 2024

Threadfin Shad 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 20
Last stocked: July 1, 1985

Fish stocked per year

61,1001985
50,0041986
444,8481987
733,7501989
133,6301993
600,8091994
502,1212000
522,7912001
18,7092005
500,7192011
15,2852012
521,5262013
247,7412017
170,1692019
122,7202021
347,0622024

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2024	Lone Star Bass	347,062	–	report
July 1, 2021	Largemouth Bass	122,720	–	report
July 1, 2019	Largemouth Bass	170,169	–	report
July 1, 2017	Largemouth Bass	247,741	–	report
July 1, 2013	Largemouth Bass	521,526	–	report
July 1, 2012	Largemouth Bass	15,285	–	report
July 1, 2011	Largemouth Bass	500,719	–	report
July 1, 2005	Largemouth Bass	3,870	–	report
July 1, 2005	Largemouth Bass	14,839	–	report
July 1, 2001	Largemouth Bass	522,791	–	report
July 1, 2000	Largemouth Bass	502,121	–	report
July 1, 1994	Largemouth Bass	600,809	–	report
July 1, 1993	Largemouth Bass	133,630	–	report
July 1, 1989	Largemouth Bass	733,750	–	report
July 1, 1987	Bluegill	344,508	–	report
July 1, 1987	Largemouth Bass	100,262	–	report
July 1, 1987	Largemouth Bass	78	–	report
July 1, 1986	Channel Catfish	50,004	–	report
July 1, 1985	Largemouth Bass	59,900	–	report
July 1, 1985	Threadfin Shad	1,200	–	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.