Channel Catfish Stocked · 6 plants · last 2025 Best: dusk, night Stamford City (Jones County) fishing
Stamford City (Jones County) fishing is stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Hybrid Sunfish on a reservoir. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 1972. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Largemouth Bass
- Plants on record
- 13
- Since 1972
- Species recorded
- 3
- Elevation
- 1,413.2 ft
Fish at Stamford City (Jones County)
Channel Catfish Stocked · 6 plants · last 2025 Best: dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 6 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Hybrid Sunfish Stocked · 1 plant · last 1982 Last stocked 1982 · 1 plant
Hybrid Sunfish species guideHow Stamford City (Jones County) is stocked
No plants recorded in 45 years between 1972 and 2025.
Fish stocked in 1972
6,750
Fish stocked in 1974
1,500
Fish stocked in 1982
1,490
Fish stocked in 1994
781
Fish stocked in 2000
966
Fish stocked in 2005
3,620
Fish stocked in 2017
4,000
Fish stocked in 2018
2,163
Fish stocked in 2025
3,947
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 2,998 | – | report |
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | 949 | – | report |
| 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 2,163 | – | report |
| 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 4,000 | – | report |
| 2005 | Largemouth Bass | 2,672 | – | report |
| 2005 | Channel Catfish | 948 | – | report |
| 2000 | Channel Catfish | 966 | – | report |
| 1994 | Channel Catfish | 781 | – | report |
| 1982 | Hybrid Sunfish | 990 | – | report |
| 1982 | Largemouth Bass | 500 | – | report |
| 1974 | Channel Catfish | 1,500 | – | report |
| 1972 | Largemouth Bass | 4,750 | – | report |
| 1972 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Stamford
- Facilities
- camping
Stamford Reservoir's Stamford Marina, off FM 2976 in Stamford Park, has a free two-lane boat ramp with parking for 20, plus a fee-based crappie house. The city park adds picnic sites, hookup camping, cabins and a fishing house.
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Common questions
What fish are at Stamford City (Jones County)?
Fishing Stamford City (Jones County) is as likely for Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass. Each accounts for 6 of 13 plants on record. Channel Catfish was last stocked 2025. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2025. Hybrid Sunfish was last stocked 1982.
When is Stamford City (Jones County) stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 1972. No plants recorded in 45 years between 1972 and 2025.
How do you get on Stamford City (Jones County)?
The nearest town is Stamford. Facilities include camping. Stamford Reservoir's Stamford Marina, off FM 2976 in Stamford Park, has a free two-lane boat ramp with parking for 20, plus a fee-based crappie house. The city park adds picnic sites, hookup camping, cabins and a fishing house.
Which lakes near Stamford City (Jones County) were stocked more recently?
Winchester lake (20.5 mi) was stocked more recently. Winchester lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass.