What fish are at Ringling?

Fishing Ringling is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 7 of 15 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 3 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2010. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2010. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2010. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2001. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

Ringling fishing

Fishing at Ringling is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Bluegill. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1974, 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, 2010

Plants on record

Since 1974

Species recorded

Elevation

1,461.6 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Ringling?: Fishing Ringling is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 7 of 15 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 3 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2010. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2010. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2010. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2001. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
When is Ringling stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2010. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1974, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2010 it was July 1, 2010, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 29 years between 1974 and 2010.
How do you get on Ringling?: Shore fishing is available and no fee is required. The nearest town is Eastland, TX. A 22-acre City of Eastland reservoir that was dry for many years before refilling in 2008 and being restocked with largemouth bass and channel catfish. The surrounding park is accessible only on foot or by ATV via CR 536 (Ringling Lake Road), and is open sunup to sundown.
Which lakes near Ringling were stocked more recently?: Cisco (10.1 mi), Daniel (14.9 mi), Hubbard Creek Reservoir (27.6 mi), and McCarty (34.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Cisco is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Blue Catfish, Daniel is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Bluegill, Hubbard Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Blue Catfish, and McCarty is also stocked with Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Channel Catfish.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Eastland, TX
Shore access: Yes
Fee required: No

A 22-acre City of Eastland reservoir that was dry for many years before refilling in 2008 and being restocked with largemouth bass and channel catfish. The surrounding park is accessible only on foot or by ATV via CR 536 (Ringling Lake Road), and is open sunup to sundown.

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

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How Ringling is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2010 it was July 1, 2010, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 29 years between 1974 and 2010.

Cisco (10.1 mi), Daniel (14.9 mi), Hubbard Creek Reservoir (27.6 mi), and McCarty (34.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Cisco is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Blue Catfish, Daniel is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Bluegill, Hubbard Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Blue Catfish, and McCarty is also stocked with Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Channel Catfish.

Fish at Ringling

Fishing Ringling is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 7 of 15 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 3 more.

Channel Catfish 7 plants

Plants: 7 of 15
Last stocked: July 1, 2010

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 15
Last stocked: July 1, 2010

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Bluegill 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 15
Last stocked: July 1, 2010

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Blue Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 15
Last stocked: July 1, 2001

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 15
Last stocked: July 1, 1974

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Fish stocked per year

2,6251974
9901994
5,5141997
9901998
2541999
18,2432001
2,0502005
12,8452010

Stocking history

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2010	Largemouth Bass	2,288	–	report
July 1, 2010	Bluegill	8,307	–	report
July 1, 2010	Channel Catfish	2,250	–	report
July 1, 2005	Largemouth Bass	2,050	–	report
July 1, 2001	Largemouth Bass	2,533	–	report
July 1, 2001	Bluegill	11,310	–	report
July 1, 2001	Channel Catfish	2,200	–	report
July 1, 2001	Blue Catfish	2,200	–	report
July 1, 1999	Channel Catfish	254	–	report
July 1, 1998	Channel Catfish	990	–	report
July 1, 1997	Largemouth Bass	2,700	–	report
July 1, 1997	Channel Catfish	2,814	–	report
July 1, 1994	Channel Catfish	990	–	report
July 1, 1974	Hybrid Sunfish	1,050	–	report
July 1, 1974	Channel Catfish	1,575	–	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.