Last stocked
July 1, 2010
Plants on record
5
Since 2007
Species recorded
3
Elevation
844.1 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at Rucker Pond?
- Fishing Rucker Pond is as likely to be for Bluegill and Channel Catfish. Each accounts for 2 of 5 plants on record. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2007. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2010. Redear Sunfish was last stocked July 1, 2007.
- When is Rucker Pond stocked?
- Last stocked July 1, 2010. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2007, most often in July. No plants recorded in 2008 and 2009.
- How do you get on Rucker Pond?
- Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Decatur, TX. A small reservoir in the LBJ National Grasslands near Decatur, reached via Forest Service Road 916 off County Road 2650. Operated by the US Forest Service and open year-round for fishing, camping, hiking, and hunting; there is no boat ramp or dock.
- Which lakes near Rucker Pond were stocked more recently?
- Amon G. Carter (20.2 mi), Bridgeport (25.1 mi), Victoria City (29.5 mi), Ray Roberts (30.2 mi), and Nocona (32.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Amon G. Carter is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Bridgeport is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Bluegill, Victoria City is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Bluegill, and Ray Roberts is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Bluegill.
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Decatur, TX
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
- Fee required
- No
A small reservoir in the LBJ National Grasslands near Decatur, reached via Forest Service Road 916 off County Road 2650. Operated by the US Forest Service and open year-round for fishing, camping, hiking, and hunting; there is no boat ramp or dock.
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How Rucker Pond is stocked
No plants recorded in 2008 and 2009.
Amon G. Carter (20.2 mi), Bridgeport (25.1 mi), Victoria City (29.5 mi), Ray Roberts (30.2 mi), and Nocona (32.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Amon G. Carter is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Bridgeport is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Bluegill, Victoria City is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Bluegill, and Ray Roberts is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Bluegill.
Fish at Rucker Pond
Fishing Rucker Pond is as likely to be for Bluegill and Channel Catfish. Each accounts for 2 of 5 plants on record.
Bluegill 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 5
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2007
Channel Catfish 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 5
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2010
Redear Sunfish 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 5
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2007
Fish stocked per year
- 7,6882007
- 8952010
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2010 | Channel Catfish | 895 | – | report |
| July 1, 2007 | Redear Sunfish | 25 | – | report |
| July 1, 2007 | Bluegill | 6,080 | – | report |
| July 1, 2007 | Bluegill | 25 | – | report |
| July 1, 2007 | Channel Catfish | 1,558 | – | 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.