What fish are at Richland-Chambers?

Fishing Richland-Chambers is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 22 of 58 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 5 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2024. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2025. Sunshine Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1988. 3 more species are on the stocking report.

Richland-Chambers fishing

Fishing at Richland-Chambers is on a reservoir, stocked with Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Palmetto Bass, Sunshine Bass, and 1 more. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 1988, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

Since 1988

Species recorded

Elevation

274.1 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Richland-Chambers?: Fishing Richland-Chambers is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 22 of 58 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 5 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2024. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2025. Sunshine Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1988. 3 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Richland-Chambers stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 1988, 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 7 years between 1988 and 2026.
How do you get on Richland-Chambers?: There is a boat ramp and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Corsicana, TX. Facilities include restrooms, cleaning station, camping, and dock. Texas' third-largest inland reservoir by surface area, formed by impounding Richland and Chambers creeks southeast of Corsicana. TPWD lists access from bank-fishing spots to full-service marinas with ADA access, restrooms, and courtesy docks. Zebra mussels are present.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Corsicana, TX
Boat ramp: Yes
ADA accessible: Yes
Facilities: restrooms, cleaning station, camping, dock

Texas' third-largest inland reservoir by surface area, formed by impounding Richland and Chambers creeks southeast of Corsicana. TPWD lists access from bank-fishing spots to full-service marinas with ADA access, restrooms, and courtesy docks. Zebra mussels are present.

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 Richland-Chambers 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 7 years between 1988 and 2026.

Fish at Richland-Chambers

Fishing Richland-Chambers is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 22 of 58 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 5 more.

Palmetto Bass 22 plants

Plants: 22 of 58
Last stocked: July 1, 2024

Largemouth Bass 20 plants

Plants: 20 of 58
Last stocked: July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Sunshine Bass 9 plants

Plants: 9 of 58
Last stocked: July 1, 2026

Blue Catfish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 58
Last stocked: July 1, 1988

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Bluegill 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 58
Last stocked: July 1, 1989

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Lone Star Bass 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 58
Last stocked: July 1, 2026

Channel Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 58
Last stocked: July 1, 1988

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Fish stocked per year

1,447,1011988
2,156,2571989
499,3171991
100,8611996
117,5761997
227,6181998
226,2421999
485,5192001
535,7852002
103,3002003
205,8952004
413,6862005
570,8822006
501,6302007
425,3852008
249,6572009
2,513,4912010
1,143,9162011
305,4812013
387,3272014
658,9872015
545,9892016
221,0952017
520,7382018
343,8092019
257,7942020
413,7822021
672,3622022
1,343,5742023
504,6452024
755,5002025
683,9042026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2026	Lone Star Bass	309,914	–	report
July 1, 2026	Sunshine Bass	373,990	–	report
July 1, 2025	Lone Star Bass	319,483	–	report
July 1, 2025	Sunshine Bass	421,328	–	report
July 1, 2025	Largemouth Bass	14,689	–	report
July 1, 2024	Sunshine Bass	142,920	–	report
July 1, 2024	Palmetto Bass	361,725	–	report
July 1, 2023	Sunshine Bass	319,780	–	report
July 1, 2023	Palmetto Bass	1,023,794	–	report
July 1, 2022	Sunshine Bass	672,362	–	report
July 1, 2021	Sunshine Bass	413,782	–	report
July 1, 2020	Sunshine Bass	95,156	–	report
July 1, 2020	Largemouth Bass	162,638	–	report
July 1, 2019	Largemouth Bass	343,809	–	report
July 1, 2018	Largemouth Bass	313,260	–	report
July 1, 2018	Palmetto Bass	207,478	–	report
July 1, 2017	Palmetto Bass	221,095	–	report
July 1, 2016	Largemouth Bass	300,122	–	report
July 1, 2016	Largemouth Bass	1,324	–	report
July 1, 2016	Palmetto Bass	244,543	–	report
July 1, 2015	Largemouth Bass	236,700	–	report
July 1, 2015	Palmetto Bass	422,287	–	report
July 1, 2014	Sunshine Bass	200,892	–	report
July 1, 2014	Palmetto Bass	186,435	–	report
July 1, 2013	Sunshine Bass	2,500	–	report
July 1, 2013	Largemouth Bass	564	–	report
July 1, 2013	Palmetto Bass	302,417	–	report
July 1, 2011	Largemouth Bass	1,043,314	–	report
July 1, 2011	Palmetto Bass	100,602	–	report
July 1, 2010	Largemouth Bass	377,318	–	report
July 1, 2010	Palmetto Bass	2,072,137	–	report
July 1, 2010	Palmetto Bass	64,036	–	report
July 1, 2009	Palmetto Bass	249,657	–	report
July 1, 2008	Largemouth Bass	9,739	–	report
July 1, 2008	Palmetto Bass	415,646	–	report
July 1, 2007	Largemouth Bass	501,630	–	report
July 1, 2006	Largemouth Bass	420,129	–	report
July 1, 2006	Palmetto Bass	150,753	–	report
July 1, 2005	Palmetto Bass	413,686	–	report
July 1, 2004	Palmetto Bass	205,895	–	report
July 1, 2003	Palmetto Bass	103,300	–	report
July 1, 2002	Largemouth Bass	423,715	–	report
July 1, 2002	Palmetto Bass	112,070	–	report
July 1, 2001	Largemouth Bass	485,519	–	report
July 1, 1999	Largemouth Bass	644	–	report
July 1, 1999	Palmetto Bass	225,598	–	report
July 1, 1998	Palmetto Bass	227,618	–	report
July 1, 1997	Palmetto Bass	117,576	–	report
July 1, 1996	Palmetto Bass	100,861	–	report
July 1, 1991	Largemouth Bass	160,317	–	report
July 1, 1991	Largemouth Bass	339,000	–	report
July 1, 1989	Bluegill	1,042,071	–	report
July 1, 1989	Largemouth Bass	1,114,186	–	report
July 1, 1988	Bluegill	659,598	–	report
July 1, 1988	Largemouth Bass	547,329	–	report
July 1, 1988	Channel Catfish	193,202	–	report
July 1, 1988	Blue Catfish	42,750	–	report
July 1, 1988	Blue Catfish	4,222	–	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.