San Augustine City fishing

Fishing at San Augustine City is on a reservoir, stocked with Threadfin Shad and Largemouth Bass. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 1979, most often in July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

July 1, 2006

Plants on record

6

Since 1979

Species recorded

2

Elevation

285 ft

Common questions

What fish are at San Augustine City?
Fishing San Augustine City is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 4 of 6 plants on record, ahead of Threadfin Shad. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2006. Threadfin Shad was last stocked July 1, 2000.
When is San Augustine City stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2006. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 1979, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2006 it was July 1, 2006, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 23 years between 1979 and 2006.
How do you get on San Augustine City?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is San Augustine, TX. A 200-acre impoundment of Carrizo and Caney creeks, controlled by the City of San Augustine for water supply and recreation. TPWD's biologists rate boat and bank access as adequate, with one boat ramp present.
Which lakes near San Augustine City were stocked more recently?
Higginbotham Park (5.9 mi), Center Municipal Park Lake (16.1 mi), Red Hills (16.2 mi), and Naconiche (18.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Higginbotham Park is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Center Municipal Park Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Red Hills is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, and Naconiche is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Threadfin Shad.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
San Augustine, TX
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

A 200-acre impoundment of Carrizo and Caney creeks, controlled by the City of San Augustine for water supply and recreation. TPWD's biologists rate boat and bank access as adequate, with one boat ramp present.

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

How San Augustine City is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2006 it was July 1, 2006, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 23 years between 1979 and 2006.

Higginbotham Park (5.9 mi), Center Municipal Park Lake (16.1 mi), Red Hills (16.2 mi), and Naconiche (18.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Higginbotham Park is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Center Municipal Park Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Red Hills is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, and Naconiche is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Threadfin Shad.

Fish at San Augustine City

Fishing San Augustine City is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 4 of 6 plants on record, ahead of Threadfin Shad.

Largemouth Bass 4 plants
Plants
4 of 6
Last stocked
July 1, 2006

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Threadfin Shad 2 plants
Plants
2 of 6
Last stocked
July 1, 2000

Fish stocked per year

  • 11,2001979
  • 10,0001980
  • 20,0001992
  • 5,6002000
  • 4,5922006

Stocking history

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2006 Largemouth Bass 4,592 – report
July 1, 2000 Threadfin Shad 5,600 – report
July 1, 1992 Largemouth Bass 20,000 – report
July 1, 1980 Largemouth Bass 10,000 – report
July 1, 1979 Largemouth Bass 10,000 – report
July 1, 1979 Threadfin Shad 1,200 – 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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