Texana fishing

Fishing at Texana is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Threadfin Shad, Channel Catfish, Striped Bass, Grass Carp, Rainbow Trout, and 2 more. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1979, most often in July and November. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, and Rainbow Trout and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Last stocked

November 1, 2016

Plants on record

30

Since 1979

Species recorded

8

Elevation

40.4 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Texana?
Fishing Texana is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 9 of 30 plants on record, ahead of Striped Bass and 6 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2016. Striped Bass was last stocked July 1, 1989. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 1999. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2012. 4 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Texana stocked?
Last stocked November 1, 2016. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1979, most often in July and November. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2016 it was July 1, 2016, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 15 years between 1979 and 2016.
How do you get on Texana?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Edna. Facilities include camping. The Lavaca-Navidad River Authority operates two park/campgrounds (Texana Park and Brackenridge Park) plus several more boat ramps around Lake Texana. Most ramps are free; Texana Park charges an entrance fee and has a lighted two-lane ramp. Shoreline fishing is available at the campground parks.
Which lakes near Texana were stocked more recently?
Coleto Creek Reservoir (31.5 mi), Matagorda Bay (31.6 mi), San Antonio Bay (43.3 mi), and Cuero Park (45.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Coleto Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Threadfin Shad, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Palmetto Bass, and Blue Catfish, Matagorda Bay is also stocked with Striped Bass, San Antonio Bay is also stocked with Striped Bass, and Cuero Park is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Palmetto Bass, and Blue Catfish.

Access and facts

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

The Lavaca-Navidad River Authority operates two park/campgrounds (Texana Park and Brackenridge Park) plus several more boat ramps around Lake Texana. Most ramps are free; Texana Park charges an entrance fee and has a lighted two-lane ramp. Shoreline fishing is available at the campground parks.

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

How Texana is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2016 it was July 1, 2016, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 15 years between 1979 and 2016.

Coleto Creek Reservoir (31.5 mi), Matagorda Bay (31.6 mi), San Antonio Bay (43.3 mi), and Cuero Park (45.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Coleto Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Threadfin Shad, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Palmetto Bass, and Blue Catfish, Matagorda Bay is also stocked with Striped Bass, San Antonio Bay is also stocked with Striped Bass, and Cuero Park is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Palmetto Bass, and Blue Catfish.

Fish at Texana

Fishing Texana is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 9 of 30 plants on record, ahead of Striped Bass and 6 more.

Largemouth Bass 9 plants
Plants
9 of 30
Last stocked
July 1, 2016

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Striped Bass 7 plants
Plants
7 of 30
Last stocked
July 1, 1989

Seasons and rigs are on the Striped Bass guide.

Palmetto Bass 4 plants
Plants
4 of 30
Last stocked
July 1, 1999
Channel Catfish 3 plants
Plants
3 of 30
Last stocked
July 1, 2012

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Grass Carp 3 plants
Plants
3 of 30
Last stocked
July 1, 1991
Rainbow Trout 2 plants
Plants
2 of 30
Last stocked
November 1, 2016

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Blue Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 30
Last stocked
July 1, 1994

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Threadfin Shad 1 plant
Plants
1 of 30
Last stocked
July 1, 1980

Fish stocked per year

  • 5,0001979
  • 396,1751980
  • 2,534,6781981
  • 1,365,5071982
  • 375,0001983
  • 1,189,6001984
  • 60,0501987
  • 700,0001988
  • 633,5311989
  • 961990
  • 261991
  • 2,0091993
  • 246,5831994
  • 82,5001996
  • 165,0811997
  • 165,5001998
  • 82,7891999
  • 489,3262006
  • 486,4942007
  • 106,2292012
  • 485,6712013
  • 503,6672014
  • 50,8182016

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
November 1, 2016 Rainbow Trout 177 – report
July 1, 2016 Largemouth Bass 50,641 – report
July 1, 2014 Largemouth Bass 503,667 – report
July 1, 2013 Largemouth Bass 485,671 – report
July 1, 2012 Channel Catfish 106,229 – report
July 1, 2007 Largemouth Bass 486,494 – report
July 1, 2006 Largemouth Bass 489,326 – report
July 1, 1999 Palmetto Bass 82,789 – report
July 1, 1998 Palmetto Bass 165,500 – report
July 1, 1997 Palmetto Bass 165,081 – report
July 1, 1996 Palmetto Bass 82,500 – report
July 1, 1994 Largemouth Bass 245,783 – report
July 1, 1994 Channel Catfish 500 – report
July 1, 1994 Blue Catfish 300 – report
November 1, 1993 Rainbow Trout 2,009 – report
July 1, 1991 Grass Carp 26 – report
July 1, 1990 Grass Carp 96 – report
July 1, 1989 Grass Carp 15,294 – report
July 1, 1989 Striped Bass 618,237 – report
July 1, 1988 Striped Bass 700,000 – report
July 1, 1987 Striped Bass 60,050 – report
July 1, 1984 Striped Bass 1,189,600 – report
July 1, 1983 Striped Bass 375,000 – report
July 1, 1982 Striped Bass 1,365,507 – report
July 1, 1981 Largemouth Bass 553,678 – report
July 1, 1981 Striped Bass 1,981,000 – report
July 1, 1980 Largemouth Bass 102,629 – report
July 1, 1980 Channel Catfish 285,646 – report
July 1, 1980 Threadfin Shad 7,900 – report
July 1, 1979 Largemouth Bass 5,000 – 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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