What fish are at Stillhouse Hollow?

Fishing Stillhouse Hollow is most likely to be for Smallmouth Bass. Smallmouth Bass accounts for 15 of 30 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 5 more. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2018. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2021. Walleye was last stocked July 1, 1976. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2022. 3 more species are on the stocking report.

Stillhouse Hollow fishing

Fishing at Stillhouse Hollow is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Palmetto Bass, and 1 more. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1968, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, night for Flathead Catfish, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

Last stocked

July 1, 2024

Plants on record

Since 1968

Species recorded

Elevation

621.4 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Stillhouse Hollow?: Fishing Stillhouse Hollow is most likely to be for Smallmouth Bass. Smallmouth Bass accounts for 15 of 30 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 5 more. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2018. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2021. Walleye was last stocked July 1, 1976. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2022. 3 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Stillhouse Hollow stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2024. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1968, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2024 it was July 1, 2024, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 35 years between 1968 and 2024.
How do you get on Stillhouse Hollow?: Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Belton. Facilities include camping and dock. The Army Corps of Engineers operates four parks on Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir. A day use fee applies at most (a $30 annual permit covers a year); Cedar Gap Park has a single-lane ramp with no fee. Dana Peak and Union Grove also have fishing docks and camping.
Which lakes near Stillhouse Hollow were stocked more recently?: Belton (Bell County) (10 mi), Lake Georgetown (25.7 mi), Granger (26.5 mi), San Gabriel Park (38.5 mi), and Post City South Lake (46.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Belton (Bell County) is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Palmetto Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Lone Star Bass, Lake Georgetown is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Palmetto Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, and Lone Star Bass, Granger is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Lone Star Bass, San Gabriel Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, and Post City South Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass.

Access and facts

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

The Army Corps of Engineers operates four parks on Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir. A day use fee applies at most (a $30 annual permit covers a year); Cedar Gap Park has a single-lane ramp with no fee. Dana Peak and Union Grove also have fishing docks and camping.

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How Stillhouse Hollow is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2024 it was July 1, 2024, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 35 years between 1968 and 2024.

Belton (Bell County) (10 mi), Lake Georgetown (25.7 mi), Granger (26.5 mi), San Gabriel Park (38.5 mi), and Post City South Lake (46.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Belton (Bell County) is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Palmetto Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Lone Star Bass, Lake Georgetown is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Palmetto Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, and Lone Star Bass, Granger is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Lone Star Bass, San Gabriel Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, and Post City South Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass.

Fish at Stillhouse Hollow

Fishing Stillhouse Hollow is most likely to be for Smallmouth Bass. Smallmouth Bass accounts for 15 of 30 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 5 more.

Smallmouth Bass 15 plants

Plants: 15 of 30
Last stocked: July 1, 2018

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Largemouth Bass 5 plants

Plants: 5 of 30
Last stocked: July 1, 2021

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Walleye 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 30
Last stocked: July 1, 1976

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Channel Catfish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 30
Last stocked: July 1, 2022

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 30
Last stocked: July 1, 2024

Palmetto Bass 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 30
Last stocked: July 1, 1982

Flathead Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 30
Last stocked: July 1, 1968

Seasons and rigs are on the Flathead Catfish guide.

Fish stocked per year

1,059,8001968
279,0001974
191,2401975
225,0001976
100,0001977
39,2251978
54,5271982
4711986
35,3071992
463,0811993
482,2101994
160,7661997
97,0481999
159,0262000
80,0412009
23,2422011
53,3302018
65,5932019
63,3262021
123,1652022
93,2282023
56,9612024

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2024	Lone Star Bass	56,961	–	report
July 1, 2023	Lone Star Bass	93,228	–	report
July 1, 2022	Channel Catfish	123,165	–	report
July 1, 2021	Largemouth Bass	63,326	–	report
July 1, 2019	Largemouth Bass	65,593	–	report
July 1, 2018	Smallmouth Bass	53,330	–	report
July 1, 2011	Smallmouth Bass	23,242	–	report
July 1, 2009	Smallmouth Bass	80,041	–	report
July 1, 2000	Smallmouth Bass	159,026	–	report
July 1, 1999	Smallmouth Bass	97,048	–	report
July 1, 1997	Smallmouth Bass	160,766	–	report
July 1, 1994	Largemouth Bass	321,167	–	report
July 1, 1994	Smallmouth Bass	161,043	–	report
July 1, 1993	Largemouth Bass	322,026	–	report
July 1, 1993	Smallmouth Bass	141,055	–	report
July 1, 1992	Smallmouth Bass	35,249	–	report
July 1, 1992	Smallmouth Bass	58	–	report
July 1, 1986	Smallmouth Bass	471	–	report
July 1, 1982	Palmetto Bass	54,527	–	report
July 1, 1978	Palmetto Bass	39,225	–	report
July 1, 1977	Smallmouth Bass	100,000	–	report
July 1, 1976	Walleye	100,000	–	report
July 1, 1976	Smallmouth Bass	125,000	–	report
July 1, 1975	Walleye	126,240	–	report
July 1, 1975	Smallmouth Bass	65,000	–	report
July 1, 1974	Walleye	150,000	–	report
July 1, 1974	Smallmouth Bass	129,000	–	report
July 1, 1968	Largemouth Bass	735,000	–	report
July 1, 1968	Flathead Catfish	2,000	–	report
July 1, 1968	Channel Catfish	322,800	–	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.