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
Striped Bass 7 plants
- Plants
- 7 of 30
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1989
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
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
Blue Catfish 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 30
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1994
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
Showing 15 of 30 plants Showing 30 plants
| 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
- Largemouth Bass (9)
- Threadfin Shad (1)
- Channel Catfish (3)
- Striped Bass (7)
- Grass Carp (3)
- Rainbow Trout (2)
- Blue Catfish (1)
- Palmetto Bass (4)
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.