Russel Park Pond fishing

Russel Park Pond fishing: not stocked since 2018. It was stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass on a reservoir. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

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Last stocked
2018
Largemouth Bass
Plants on record
4
Since 2017
Species recorded
2
Elevation
3,653.7 ft

Fish at Russel Park Pond

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Channel Catfish Stocked · 2 plants · last 2018 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked 2018 · 2 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide

How Russel Park Pond is stocked

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

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 stocked in 2017

1,494

Fish stocked in 2018

1,057

Stocking history

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2018Largemouth Bass422–report
2018Channel Catfish635–report
2017Largemouth Bass863–report
2017Channel Catfish631–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Salt Flat, TX

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before you go.

Nearest lakes

Ascarate 76.3 mi last stocked 2025 Crow Park 88.3 mi last stocked 2003 Balmorhea 100.6 mi last stocked 2019 Lobo 200.4 mi last stocked 2025 J. B. Thomas 235.3 mi last stocked 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Russel Park Pond?

Fishing Russel Park Pond is as likely for Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass. Each accounts for 2 of 4 plants on record. Channel Catfish was last stocked 2018. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2018.

When is Russel Park Pond stocked?

Not stocked since 2018.

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.

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