Stamford (Haskell County) fishing

Fishing at Stamford (Haskell County) is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Walleye, Palmetto Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Lone Star Bass. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1971, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

34

Since 1971

Species recorded

6

Elevation

1,413.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Stamford (Haskell County)?
Fishing Stamford (Haskell County) is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 12 of 34 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 4 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2019. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2024. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2023. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. 2 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Stamford (Haskell County) stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1971, 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 32 years between 1971 and 2026.
How do you get on Stamford (Haskell County)?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Haskell. Facilities include camping. Stamford Reservoir's Haskell County side is reached via Anchor Marina in Silo Scott Memorial Park off FM 3495, a free one-lane boat ramp with parking for 20. The park has good shoreline access plus picnic and hookup camping areas; it's operated by Haskell County.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Haskell
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
No
Facilities
camping

Stamford Reservoir's Haskell County side is reached via Anchor Marina in Silo Scott Memorial Park off FM 3495, a free one-lane boat ramp with parking for 20. The park has good shoreline access plus picnic and hookup camping areas; it's operated by Haskell County.

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 Stamford (Haskell County) 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 32 years between 1971 and 2026.

Fish at Stamford (Haskell County)

Fishing Stamford (Haskell County) is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 12 of 34 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 4 more.

Largemouth Bass 12 plants
Plants
12 of 34
Last stocked
July 1, 2019

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 7 plants
Plants
7 of 34
Last stocked
July 1, 2024

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Blue Catfish 5 plants
Plants
5 of 34
Last stocked
July 1, 2023

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 4 plants
Plants
4 of 34
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Palmetto Bass 3 plants
Plants
3 of 34
Last stocked
July 1, 1982
Walleye 3 plants
Plants
3 of 34
Last stocked
July 1, 1978

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 2,2501971
  • 13,0001973
  • 26,8001974
  • 1,000,0001976
  • 1,352,4701977
  • 1,266,2001978
  • 46,9001979
  • 46,0161982
  • 83,4351985
  • 71,5001986
  • 52,0001991
  • 260,9331996
  • 262,2951998
  • 100,7352001
  • 263,5142002
  • 149,7122003
  • 268,9992015
  • 352,2072016
  • 95,4972017
  • 435,6332019
  • 290,7042023
  • 261,8272024
  • 95,1592025
  • 97,7132026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 97,713 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 95,159 – report
July 1, 2024 Lone Star Bass 63,260 – report
July 1, 2024 Channel Catfish 198,567 – report
July 1, 2023 Lone Star Bass 60,045 – report
July 1, 2023 Channel Catfish 51,142 – report
July 1, 2023 Blue Catfish 179,517 – report
July 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 95,910 – report
July 1, 2019 Channel Catfish 339,723 – report
July 1, 2017 Largemouth Bass 95,497 – report
July 1, 2016 Largemouth Bass 95,024 – report
July 1, 2016 Blue Catfish 257,183 – report
July 1, 2015 Largemouth Bass 268,999 – report
July 1, 2003 Channel Catfish 149,712 – report
July 1, 2002 Largemouth Bass 263,514 – report
July 1, 2001 Largemouth Bass 100,735 – report
July 1, 1998 Largemouth Bass 262,295 – report
July 1, 1996 Largemouth Bass 260,933 – report
July 1, 1991 Blue Catfish 52,000 – report
July 1, 1986 Largemouth Bass 71,500 – report
July 1, 1985 Largemouth Bass 83,435 – report
July 1, 1982 Palmetto Bass 46,016 – report
July 1, 1979 Palmetto Bass 46,900 – report
July 1, 1978 Walleye 1,150,000 – report
July 1, 1978 Largemouth Bass 116,200 – report
July 1, 1977 Walleye 1,227,000 – report
July 1, 1977 Largemouth Bass 60,720 – report
July 1, 1977 Palmetto Bass 23,500 – report
July 1, 1977 Blue Catfish 41,250 – report
July 1, 1976 Walleye 1,000,000 – report
July 1, 1974 Channel Catfish 1,500 – report
July 1, 1974 Blue Catfish 25,300 – report
July 1, 1973 Channel Catfish 13,000 – report
July 1, 1971 Channel Catfish 2,250 – 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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