What fish are at Stamford City (Jones County)?

Fishing Stamford City (Jones County) is as likely to be for Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass. Each accounts for 6 of 13 plants on record. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2025. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2025. Hybrid Sunfish was last stocked July 1, 1982.

Stamford City (Jones County) fishing

Fishing at Stamford City (Jones County) is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Hybrid Sunfish. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 1972, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

Last stocked

July 1, 2025

Plants on record

Since 1972

Species recorded

Elevation

1,413.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Stamford City (Jones County)?: Fishing Stamford City (Jones County) is as likely to be for Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass. Each accounts for 6 of 13 plants on record. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2025. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2025. Hybrid Sunfish was last stocked July 1, 1982.
When is Stamford City (Jones County) stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2025. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 1972, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2025 it was July 1, 2025, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 45 years between 1972 and 2025.
How do you get on Stamford City (Jones County)?: Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. 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?: Stamford (Haskell County) (0 mi) and Winchester lake (20.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Stamford (Haskell County) is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass and Winchester lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Stamford
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: No
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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How Stamford City (Jones County) is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2025 it was July 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 45 years between 1972 and 2025.

Stamford (Haskell County) (0 mi) and Winchester lake (20.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Stamford (Haskell County) is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass and Winchester lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass.

Fish at Stamford City (Jones County)

Fishing Stamford City (Jones County) is as likely to be for Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass. Each accounts for 6 of 13 plants on record.

Channel Catfish 6 plants

Plants: 6 of 13
Last stocked: July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 6 plants

Plants: 6 of 13
Last stocked: July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 13
Last stocked: July 1, 1982

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Fish stocked per year

6,7501972
1,5001974
1,4901982
7811994
9662000
3,6202005
4,0002017
2,1632018
3,9472025

Stocking history

All species Channel Catfish Largemouth Bass Hybrid Sunfish

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2025	Largemouth Bass	2,998	–	report
July 1, 2025	Channel Catfish	949	–	report
July 1, 2018	Largemouth Bass	2,163	–	report
July 1, 2017	Largemouth Bass	4,000	–	report
July 1, 2005	Largemouth Bass	2,672	–	report
July 1, 2005	Channel Catfish	948	–	report
July 1, 2000	Channel Catfish	966	–	report
July 1, 1994	Channel Catfish	781	–	report
July 1, 1982	Hybrid Sunfish	990	–	report
July 1, 1982	Largemouth Bass	500	–	report
July 1, 1974	Channel Catfish	1,500	–	report
July 1, 1972	Largemouth Bass	4,750	–	report
July 1, 1972	Channel Catfish	2,000	–	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.