Russel Park Pond fishing

Fishing at Russel Park Pond is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2017, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

Last stocked

July 1, 2018

Plants on record

4

Since 2017

Species recorded

2

Elevation

3,653.7 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Russel Park Pond?
Fishing Russel Park Pond is as likely to be for Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass. Each accounts for 2 of 4 plants on record. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2018. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2018.
When is Russel Park Pond stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2018. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2017, most often in July.
How do you get on Russel Park Pond?
The nearest town is Salt Flat, TX. A small reservoir in remote Hudspeth County, in the Salt Flat area near the New Mexico line.
Which lakes near Russel Park Pond were stocked more recently?
Ascarate (76.3 mi), Balmorhea (100.6 mi), Lobo (200.4 mi), and J. B. Thomas (235.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Ascarate is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, Balmorhea is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, Lobo is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish, and J. B. Thomas is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Salt Flat, TX

A small reservoir in remote Hudspeth County, in the Salt Flat area near the New Mexico line.

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How Russel Park Pond is stocked

Ascarate (76.3 mi), Balmorhea (100.6 mi), Lobo (200.4 mi), and J. B. Thomas (235.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Ascarate is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, Balmorhea is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, Lobo is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish, and J. B. Thomas is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish.

Fish at Russel Park Pond

Fishing Russel Park Pond is as likely to be for Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass. Each accounts for 2 of 4 plants on record.

Channel Catfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 4
Last stocked
July 1, 2018

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 2 plants
Plants
2 of 4
Last stocked
July 1, 2018

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,4942017
  • 1,0572018

Stocking history

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 422 – report
July 1, 2018 Channel Catfish 635 – report
July 1, 2017 Largemouth Bass 863 – report
July 1, 2017 Channel Catfish 631 – 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.

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