Tawakoni fishing

Fishing at Tawakoni is on a reservoir, stocked with Hybrid Sunfish, Palmetto Bass, Walleye, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and 1 more. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 1973, most often in July. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and dawn and dusk for Striped Bass and Largemouth Bass.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

96

Since 1973

Species recorded

7

Elevation

434.1 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Tawakoni?
Fishing Tawakoni is most likely to be for Striped Bass. Striped Bass accounts for 44 of 96 plants on record, ahead of Palmetto Bass and 5 more. Striped Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2024. Sunshine Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. 3 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Tawakoni stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 1973, 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 12 years between 1973 and 2026.
How do you get on Tawakoni?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Wills Point. Facilities include camping. Lake Tawakoni has a four-lane boat ramp, camping and picnic areas in Lake Tawakoni State Park, plus five other public boat ramps and numerous private marinas and resorts around the lake offering bait, fuel and fishing piers.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Wills Point
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
camping

Lake Tawakoni has a four-lane boat ramp, camping and picnic areas in Lake Tawakoni State Park, plus five other public boat ramps and numerous private marinas and resorts around the lake offering bait, fuel and fishing piers.

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

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How Tawakoni 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 12 years between 1973 and 2026.

Fish at Tawakoni

Fishing Tawakoni is most likely to be for Striped Bass. Striped Bass accounts for 44 of 96 plants on record, ahead of Palmetto Bass and 5 more.

Striped Bass 44 plants
Plants
44 of 96
Last stocked
July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Striped Bass guide.

Palmetto Bass 27 plants
Plants
27 of 96
Last stocked
July 1, 2024
Sunshine Bass 13 plants
Plants
13 of 96
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Largemouth Bass 9 plants
Plants
9 of 96
Last stocked
July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Blue Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 96
Last stocked
July 1, 1989

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 96
Last stocked
July 1, 1973

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Walleye 1 plant
Plants
1 of 96
Last stocked
July 1, 1975

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 5,3001973
  • 550,4661975
  • 937,3001979
  • 110,4001980
  • 195,6941982
  • 179,3021983
  • 507,7141984
  • 366,6751989
  • 352,5581991
  • 673,3661992
  • 1,102,0851993
  • 722,6401994
  • 601,2791995
  • 349,9951996
  • 376,0801997
  • 770,5981998
  • 756,2921999
  • 189,4102000
  • 381,7662002
  • 369,0052003
  • 407,0582004
  • 289,7682005
  • 345,0712006
  • 1,470,9472007
  • 473,2252008
  • 2,166,0042009
  • 2,681,3932010
  • 653,7972011
  • 1,543,0152013
  • 642,8042014
  • 2,112,3812015
  • 1,032,2272016
  • 4,481,4542017
  • 954,9692018
  • 285,1072019
  • 2832020
  • 876,6952021
  • 527,0662022
  • 1,457,4592023
  • 1,651,0342024
  • 1,860,6582025
  • 328,1072026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Sunshine Bass 182,744 – report
July 1, 2026 Largemouth Bass 45,129 – report
July 1, 2026 Striped Bass 100,234 – report
July 1, 2025 Sunshine Bass 499,900 – report
July 1, 2025 Sunshine Bass 403,000 – report
July 1, 2025 Largemouth Bass 14,730 – report
July 1, 2025 Striped Bass 739,519 – report
July 1, 2025 Striped Bass 203,509 – report
July 1, 2024 Sunshine Bass 711,930 – report
July 1, 2024 Palmetto Bass 203,556 – report
July 1, 2024 Striped Bass 503,570 – report
July 1, 2024 Striped Bass 231,978 – report
July 1, 2023 Sunshine Bass 168,191 – report
July 1, 2023 Palmetto Bass 1,097,895 – report
July 1, 2023 Striped Bass 191,373 – report
July 1, 2022 Sunshine Bass 399,888 – report
July 1, 2022 Striped Bass 127,178 – report
July 1, 2021 Sunshine Bass 194,610 – report
July 1, 2021 Striped Bass 344,921 – report
July 1, 2021 Striped Bass 337,164 – report
July 1, 2020 Striped Bass 283 – report
July 1, 2019 Sunshine Bass 34,080 – report
July 1, 2019 Palmetto Bass 60,455 – report
July 1, 2019 Striped Bass 190,572 – report
July 1, 2018 Palmetto Bass 147,662 – report
July 1, 2018 Striped Bass 611,612 – report
July 1, 2018 Striped Bass 195,695 – report
July 1, 2017 Palmetto Bass 2,507,185 – report
July 1, 2017 Striped Bass 1,974,269 – report
July 1, 2016 Sunshine Bass 90,970 – report
July 1, 2016 Palmetto Bass 144,662 – report
July 1, 2016 Striped Bass 796,595 – report
July 1, 2015 Sunshine Bass 500,000 – report
July 1, 2015 Sunshine Bass 155,853 – report
July 1, 2015 Palmetto Bass 1,024,683 – report
July 1, 2015 Striped Bass 431,845 – report
July 1, 2014 Palmetto Bass 143,020 – report
July 1, 2014 Striped Bass 499,784 – report
July 1, 2013 Palmetto Bass 297,543 – report
July 1, 2013 Striped Bass 1,000,978 – report
July 1, 2013 Striped Bass 244,494 – report
July 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 501,454 – report
July 1, 2011 Palmetto Bass 152,343 – report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 508,133 – report
July 1, 2010 Palmetto Bass 151,902 – report
July 1, 2010 Striped Bass 1,870,388 – report
July 1, 2010 Striped Bass 150,970 – report
July 1, 2009 Palmetto Bass 97,968 – report
July 1, 2009 Striped Bass 1,719,115 – report
July 1, 2009 Striped Bass 348,921 – report
July 1, 2008 Palmetto Bass 190,027 – report
July 1, 2008 Striped Bass 283,198 – report
July 1, 2007 Sunshine Bass 60,900 – report
July 1, 2007 Palmetto Bass 172,704 – report
July 1, 2007 Striped Bass 916,724 – report
July 1, 2007 Striped Bass 320,619 – report
July 1, 2006 Palmetto Bass 188,206 – report
July 1, 2006 Striped Bass 156,865 – report
July 1, 2005 Palmetto Bass 189,557 – report
July 1, 2005 Striped Bass 100,211 – report
July 1, 2004 Sunshine Bass 139,000 – report
July 1, 2004 Palmetto Bass 189,319 – report
July 1, 2004 Striped Bass 78,739 – report
July 1, 2003 Striped Bass 369,005 – report
July 1, 2002 Palmetto Bass 92,910 – report
July 1, 2002 Striped Bass 288,856 – report
July 1, 2000 Striped Bass 189,410 – report
July 1, 1999 Largemouth Bass 364,995 – report
July 1, 1999 Palmetto Bass 128,619 – report
July 1, 1999 Striped Bass 262,678 – report
July 1, 1998 Largemouth Bass 367,500 – report
July 1, 1998 Palmetto Bass 267,842 – report
July 1, 1998 Striped Bass 135,256 – report
July 1, 1997 Palmetto Bass 119,000 – report
July 1, 1997 Striped Bass 257,080 – report
July 1, 1996 Palmetto Bass 166,295 – report
July 1, 1996 Striped Bass 183,700 – report
July 1, 1995 Palmetto Bass 218,946 – report
July 1, 1995 Striped Bass 382,333 – report
July 1, 1994 Striped Bass 722,640 – report
July 1, 1993 Largemouth Bass 917,785 – report
July 1, 1993 Striped Bass 89,000 – report
July 1, 1993 Striped Bass 95,300 – report
July 1, 1992 Largemouth Bass 469,904 – report
July 1, 1992 Striped Bass 203,462 – report
July 1, 1991 Striped Bass 352,558 – report
July 1, 1989 Blue Catfish 366,675 – report
July 1, 1984 Largemouth Bass 507,714 – report
July 1, 1983 Palmetto Bass 179,302 – report
July 1, 1982 Striped Bass 195,694 – report
July 1, 1980 Palmetto Bass 110,400 – report
July 1, 1979 Palmetto Bass 181,500 – report
July 1, 1979 Striped Bass 755,800 – report
July 1, 1975 Walleye 450,000 – report
July 1, 1975 Palmetto Bass 100,466 – report
July 1, 1973 Hybrid Sunfish 5,300 – 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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