What fish are at Somerville?

Fishing Somerville is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 35 of 69 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 6 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2024. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2021. Sunshine Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2012. 4 more species are on the stocking report.

Somerville fishing

Fishing at Somerville is on a reservoir, stocked with Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Palmetto Bass, and 2 more. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1967, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie and Walleye.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

Since 1967

Species recorded

Elevation

238 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Somerville?: Fishing Somerville is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 35 of 69 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 6 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2024. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2021. Sunshine Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2012. 4 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Somerville stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1967, 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 11 years between 1967 and 2026.
How do you get on Somerville?: Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Somerville. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Lake Somerville has 11 boat ramps and seven parks. The Army Corps of Engineers operates three parks with campsites, picnic tables, grills, restrooms and showers, and the Nails Creek and Birch Creek units of Lake Somerville State Park add more camping. Most ramps charge a launch or entry fee.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Somerville
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: Yes
Facilities: camping, restrooms

Lake Somerville has 11 boat ramps and seven parks. The Army Corps of Engineers operates three parks with campsites, picnic tables, grills, restrooms and showers, and the Nails Creek and Birch Creek units of Lake Somerville State Park add more camping. Most ramps charge a launch or entry fee.

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

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How Somerville 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 11 years between 1967 and 2026.

Fish at Somerville

Fishing Somerville is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 35 of 69 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 6 more.

Palmetto Bass 35 plants

Plants: 35 of 69
Last stocked: July 1, 2024

Largemouth Bass 11 plants

Plants: 11 of 69
Last stocked: July 1, 2021

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Sunshine Bass 9 plants

Plants: 9 of 69
Last stocked: July 1, 2026

Channel Catfish 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 69
Last stocked: July 1, 2012

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 69
Last stocked: July 1, 2025

Walleye 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 69
Last stocked: July 1, 1975

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Crappie 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 69
Last stocked: July 1, 1967

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Blue Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 69
Last stocked: July 1, 1967

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Fish stocked per year

204,8501967
302,0001968
684,5001973
171,6001974
303,2001975
72,6491977
128,5001979
67,4161981
76,9121983
250,5761984
144,2711985
170,6001986
184,6001987
232,3471988
232,4971989
287,6801990
116,6511991
178,6261992
92,7231993
170,8001994
324,8001995
173,6381996
50,2151997
177,6211998
85,4361999
317,4422000
259,7072001
22,0202002
115,3122004
100,1752005
58,0852006
58,3752007
406,7362008
83,3962009
304,6562010
80,6762011
1282012
207,9612013
50,2842014
129,7022017
82,2892018
160,9922019
635,0412020
114,6442021
184,2032022
182,6892023
271,0492024
188,4722025
60,3482026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2026	Sunshine Bass	60,348	–	report
July 1, 2025	Lone Star Bass	67,700	–	report
July 1, 2025	Sunshine Bass	120,772	–	report
July 1, 2024	Lone Star Bass	70,794	–	report
July 1, 2024	Sunshine Bass	82,179	–	report
July 1, 2024	Palmetto Bass	118,076	–	report
July 1, 2023	Lone Star Bass	68,169	–	report
July 1, 2023	Sunshine Bass	114,520	–	report
July 1, 2022	Lone Star Bass	68,117	–	report
July 1, 2022	Sunshine Bass	116,086	–	report
July 1, 2021	Sunshine Bass	114,600	–	report
July 1, 2021	Largemouth Bass	44	–	report
July 1, 2020	Sunshine Bass	600,000	–	report
July 1, 2020	Largemouth Bass	35,041	–	report
July 1, 2019	Sunshine Bass	45,050	–	report
July 1, 2019	Largemouth Bass	69,042	–	report
July 1, 2019	Palmetto Bass	46,900	–	report
July 1, 2018	Palmetto Bass	82,289	–	report
July 1, 2017	Sunshine Bass	60,545	–	report
July 1, 2017	Palmetto Bass	69,157	–	report
July 1, 2014	Palmetto Bass	50,284	–	report
July 1, 2013	Largemouth Bass	99,998	–	report
July 1, 2013	Palmetto Bass	107,963	–	report
July 1, 2012	Channel Catfish	128	–	report
July 1, 2011	Palmetto Bass	80,676	–	report
July 1, 2010	Largemouth Bass	304,656	–	report
July 1, 2009	Largemouth Bass	2,990	–	report
July 1, 2009	Palmetto Bass	80,406	–	report
July 1, 2008	Largemouth Bass	296,657	–	report
July 1, 2008	Palmetto Bass	110,079	–	report
July 1, 2007	Palmetto Bass	58,375	–	report
July 1, 2006	Palmetto Bass	58,085	–	report
July 1, 2005	Palmetto Bass	100,175	–	report
July 1, 2004	Palmetto Bass	115,312	–	report
July 1, 2002	Palmetto Bass	22,020	–	report
July 1, 2001	Largemouth Bass	259,707	–	report
July 1, 2000	Largemouth Bass	287,642	–	report
July 1, 2000	Palmetto Bass	29,800	–	report
July 1, 1999	Palmetto Bass	85,436	–	report
July 1, 1998	Palmetto Bass	177,621	–	report
July 1, 1997	Palmetto Bass	50,215	–	report
July 1, 1996	Palmetto Bass	173,638	–	report
July 1, 1995	Palmetto Bass	324,800	–	report
July 1, 1994	Palmetto Bass	170,800	–	report
July 1, 1993	Palmetto Bass	92,723	–	report
July 1, 1992	Palmetto Bass	178,626	–	report
July 1, 1991	Palmetto Bass	116,651	–	report
July 1, 1990	Largemouth Bass	287,680	–	report
July 1, 1989	Palmetto Bass	232,497	–	report
July 1, 1988	Palmetto Bass	232,347	–	report
July 1, 1987	Palmetto Bass	184,600	–	report
July 1, 1986	Palmetto Bass	170,600	–	report
July 1, 1985	Palmetto Bass	144,271	–	report
July 1, 1984	Palmetto Bass	250,576	–	report
July 1, 1983	Palmetto Bass	76,912	–	report
July 1, 1981	Palmetto Bass	67,416	–	report
July 1, 1979	Palmetto Bass	128,500	–	report
July 1, 1977	Palmetto Bass	72,649	–	report
July 1, 1975	Walleye	253,200	–	report
July 1, 1975	Palmetto Bass	50,000	–	report
July 1, 1974	Walleye	171,600	–	report
July 1, 1973	Walleye	655,000	–	report
July 1, 1973	Channel Catfish	29,500	–	report
July 1, 1968	Channel Catfish	302,000	–	report
July 1, 1967	Crappie	4,000	–	report
July 1, 1967	Crappie	4,000	–	report
July 1, 1967	Largemouth Bass	100,000	–	report
July 1, 1967	Channel Catfish	73,850	–	report
July 1, 1967	Blue Catfish	23,000	–	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.