Sam Rayburn fishing

Fishing at Sam Rayburn is on a reservoir, stocked with Warmouth, Longear Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, and 6 more. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 1965, most often in July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie and Walleye, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

104

Since 1965

Species recorded

12

Elevation

159.1 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Sam Rayburn?
Fishing Sam Rayburn is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 53 of 104 plants on record, ahead of Palmetto Bass and 10 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2025. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2000. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Striped Bass was last stocked July 1, 1983. 8 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Sam Rayburn stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 1965, 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 1965 and 2026.
How do you get on Sam Rayburn?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Jasper, TX. Facilities include camping, dock, and cleaning station. The largest lake wholly within Texas, fed by the Angelina River north of Jasper. Twenty-two maintained access areas ring the reservoir, each with a boat ramp; 13 are Corps of Engineers parks, the rest run by the US Forest Service, TPWD, or county. Corps ramps and campgrounds no longer take cash.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Jasper, TX
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
camping, dock, cleaning station

The largest lake wholly within Texas, fed by the Angelina River north of Jasper. Twenty-two maintained access areas ring the reservoir, each with a boat ramp; 13 are Corps of Engineers parks, the rest run by the US Forest Service, TPWD, or county. Corps ramps and campgrounds no longer take cash.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , swf-wc.usace.army.mil, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , swf-wc.usace.army.mil, accessed September 23, 2026 , swf-wc.usace.army.mil, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Sam Rayburn 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 1965 and 2026.

Fish at Sam Rayburn

Fishing Sam Rayburn is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 53 of 104 plants on record, ahead of Palmetto Bass and 10 more.

Largemouth Bass 53 plants
Plants
53 of 104
Last stocked
July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Palmetto Bass 19 plants
Plants
19 of 104
Last stocked
July 1, 2000
Lone Star Bass 7 plants
Plants
7 of 104
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Striped Bass 5 plants
Plants
5 of 104
Last stocked
July 1, 1983

Seasons and rigs are on the Striped Bass guide.

Paddlefish 4 plants
Plants
4 of 104
Last stocked
July 1, 1995

Seasons and rigs are on the Paddlefish guide.

Walleye 4 plants
Plants
4 of 104
Last stocked
July 1, 1976

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Blue Catfish 3 plants
Plants
3 of 104
Last stocked
July 1, 2019

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Channel Catfish 3 plants
Plants
3 of 104
Last stocked
July 1, 1973

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Redear Sunfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 104
Last stocked
July 1, 1967

Seasons and rigs are on the Redear Sunfish guide.

Warmouth 2 plants
Plants
2 of 104
Last stocked
July 1, 1966
Crappie 1 plant
Plants
1 of 104
Last stocked
July 1, 1965

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Longear Sunfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 104
Last stocked
July 1, 1965

Fish stocked per year

  • 491,0001965
  • 285,0001966
  • 530,0001967
  • 536,0001973
  • 349,4001974
  • 403,3761975
  • 395,1081976
  • 903,1611977
  • 394,8001978
  • 786,8901979
  • 361,8401980
  • 447,5281981
  • 1,000,0001982
  • 1,038,9001983
  • 1,000,0001985
  • 1,949,5301987
  • 1,100,0211988
  • 1,409,7841989
  • 4,5811990
  • 1,128,4241991
  • 1,391,5451992
  • 1,140,0001993
  • 2,117,3261994
  • 2,692,7061995
  • 1,340,0681996
  • 504,3061997
  • 803,8571998
  • 1,619,1341999
  • 801,7252000
  • 774,1902001
  • 1,066,8232002
  • 1,324,3262003
  • 523,6482004
  • 1,026,9432005
  • 499,8582006
  • 500,0332007
  • 503,9862008
  • 1,662,2772009
  • 500,1002010
  • 952,2852011
  • 1,466,0432012
  • 522,1202013
  • 596,5812014
  • 501,1132015
  • 502,1252016
  • 585,1632017
  • 775,8622018
  • 865,2822019
  • 519,6152020
  • 329,3602021
  • 550,9172022
  • 588,1932023
  • 674,4792024
  • 860,1232025
  • 872,1592026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 872,159 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 846,269 – report
July 1, 2025 Largemouth Bass 13,854 – report
July 1, 2024 Lone Star Bass 81,235 – report
July 1, 2024 Lone Star Bass 572,447 – report
July 1, 2024 Largemouth Bass 20,797 – report
July 1, 2023 Lone Star Bass 57,160 – report
July 1, 2023 Lone Star Bass 531,033 – report
July 1, 2022 Lone Star Bass 532,946 – report
July 1, 2022 Largemouth Bass 17,971 – report
July 1, 2021 Largemouth Bass 21,030 – report
July 1, 2021 Largemouth Bass 308,330 – report
July 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 519,615 – report
July 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 865,278 – report
July 1, 2019 Blue Catfish 4 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 7,843 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 7,920 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 760,099 – report
July 1, 2017 Largemouth Bass 585,163 – report
July 1, 2016 Largemouth Bass 502,125 – report
July 1, 2015 Largemouth Bass 501,113 – report
July 1, 2014 Largemouth Bass 96,250 – report
July 1, 2014 Largemouth Bass 500,331 – report
July 1, 2013 Largemouth Bass 522,120 – report
July 1, 2012 Largemouth Bass 1,466,043 – report
July 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 952,285 – report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 500,100 – report
July 1, 2009 Largemouth Bass 377,936 – report
July 1, 2009 Largemouth Bass 1,284,341 – report
July 1, 2008 Largemouth Bass 2,604 – report
July 1, 2008 Largemouth Bass 501,382 – report
July 1, 2007 Largemouth Bass 500,033 – report
July 1, 2006 Largemouth Bass 499,858 – report
July 1, 2005 Largemouth Bass 1,026,943 – report
July 1, 2004 Largemouth Bass 523,648 – report
July 1, 2003 Largemouth Bass 291,008 – report
July 1, 2003 Largemouth Bass 1,033,318 – report
July 1, 2002 Largemouth Bass 1,066,781 – report
July 1, 2002 Largemouth Bass 42 – report
July 1, 2001 Largemouth Bass 273,407 – report
July 1, 2001 Largemouth Bass 500,783 – report
July 1, 2000 Largemouth Bass 510,735 – report
July 1, 2000 Palmetto Bass 290,990 – report
July 1, 1999 Largemouth Bass 1,329,160 – report
July 1, 1999 Palmetto Bass 289,974 – report
July 1, 1998 Largemouth Bass 229,200 – report
July 1, 1998 Palmetto Bass 574,657 – report
July 1, 1997 Largemouth Bass 317,729 – report
July 1, 1997 Palmetto Bass 186,577 – report
July 1, 1996 Largemouth Bass 276,051 – report
July 1, 1996 Largemouth Bass 948,017 – report
July 1, 1996 Palmetto Bass 116,000 – report
July 1, 1995 Largemouth Bass 232,392 – report
July 1, 1995 Palmetto Bass 1,469,882 – report
July 1, 1995 Palmetto Bass 943,903 – report
July 1, 1995 Paddlefish 46,529 – report
July 1, 1994 Largemouth Bass 782,966 – report
July 1, 1994 Largemouth Bass 159,360 – report
July 1, 1994 Palmetto Bass 1,175,000 – report
July 1, 1993 Palmetto Bass 1,140,000 – report
July 1, 1992 Palmetto Bass 1,347,961 – report
July 1, 1992 Paddlefish 43,584 – report
July 1, 1991 Palmetto Bass 1,111,683 – report
July 1, 1991 Paddlefish 16,741 – report
July 1, 1990 Largemouth Bass 1,000 – report
July 1, 1990 Paddlefish 3,581 – report
July 1, 1989 Palmetto Bass 1,130,036 – report
July 1, 1989 Palmetto Bass 279,748 – report
July 1, 1988 Largemouth Bass 21 – report
July 1, 1988 Palmetto Bass 1,100,000 – report
July 1, 1987 Largemouth Bass 249,660 – report
July 1, 1987 Palmetto Bass 1,500,000 – report
July 1, 1987 Blue Catfish 199,870 – report
July 1, 1985 Palmetto Bass 1,000,000 – report
July 1, 1983 Largemouth Bass 38,900 – report
July 1, 1983 Striped Bass 1,000,000 – report
July 1, 1982 Palmetto Bass 1,000,000 – report
July 1, 1981 Palmetto Bass 447,528 – report
July 1, 1980 Largemouth Bass 361,840 – report
July 1, 1979 Palmetto Bass 571,400 – report
July 1, 1979 Striped Bass 215,490 – report
July 1, 1978 Largemouth Bass 212,000 – report
July 1, 1978 Striped Bass 182,800 – report
July 1, 1977 Largemouth Bass 60,000 – report
July 1, 1977 Striped Bass 843,161 – report
July 1, 1976 Walleye 220,000 – report
July 1, 1976 Largemouth Bass 60,000 – report
July 1, 1976 Striped Bass 115,108 – report
July 1, 1975 Walleye 378,376 – report
July 1, 1975 Largemouth Bass 25,000 – report
July 1, 1974 Walleye 349,400 – report
July 1, 1973 Walleye 426,000 – report
July 1, 1973 Channel Catfish 110,000 – report
July 1, 1967 Redear Sunfish 530,000 – report
July 1, 1966 Largemouth Bass 97,000 – report
July 1, 1966 Redear Sunfish 1,400 – report
July 1, 1966 Warmouth 800 – report
July 1, 1966 Channel Catfish 41,100 – report
July 1, 1966 Channel Catfish 39,600 – report
July 1, 1966 Blue Catfish 105,100 – report
July 1, 1965 Crappie 7,000 – report
July 1, 1965 Largemouth Bass 364,000 – report
July 1, 1965 Longear Sunfish 40,000 – report
July 1, 1965 Warmouth 80,000 – 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.

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