Texoma fishing

Fishing at Texoma is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Redear Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Rock Bass, Crappie, and 8 more. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1944, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, day for Redear Sunfish, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, and Smallmouth Bass.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

90

Since 1944

Species recorded

14

Elevation

618.4 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Texoma?
Fishing Texoma is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 20 of 90 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 12 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2000. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2024. Striped Bass was last stocked July 1, 1985. Walleye was last stocked July 1, 1977. 10 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Texoma stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1944, 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 39 years between 1944 and 2026.
How do you get on Texoma?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Denison. Facilities include camping. Lake Texoma access, campgrounds and other facilities are found at Eisenhower State Park, five other public parks, and a number of private marinas and resorts around the lake. Zebra mussels are present; clean, drain and dry boats between trips.

Access and facts

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

Lake Texoma access, campgrounds and other facilities are found at Eisenhower State Park, five other public parks, and a number of private marinas and resorts around the lake. Zebra mussels are present; clean, drain and dry boats between trips.

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

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How Texoma 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 39 years between 1944 and 2026.

Fish at Texoma

Fishing Texoma is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 20 of 90 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 12 more.

Largemouth Bass 20 plants
Plants
20 of 90
Last stocked
July 1, 2000

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 15 plants
Plants
15 of 90
Last stocked
July 1, 2024

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Striped Bass 12 plants
Plants
12 of 90
Last stocked
July 1, 1985

Seasons and rigs are on the Striped Bass guide.

Walleye 9 plants
Plants
9 of 90
Last stocked
July 1, 1977

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Redear Sunfish 7 plants
Plants
7 of 90
Last stocked
July 1, 1951

Seasons and rigs are on the Redear Sunfish guide.

Bluegill 6 plants
Plants
6 of 90
Last stocked
July 1, 1979

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Threadfin Shad 5 plants
Plants
5 of 90
Last stocked
July 1, 2010
Crappie 4 plants
Plants
4 of 90
Last stocked
July 1, 1953

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Smallmouth Bass 4 plants
Plants
4 of 90
Last stocked
July 1, 1987

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Lone Star Bass 2 plants
Plants
2 of 90
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Paddlefish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 90
Last stocked
July 1, 2000

Seasons and rigs are on the Paddlefish guide.

Rock Bass 2 plants
Plants
2 of 90
Last stocked
July 1, 1947

Seasons and rigs are on the Rock Bass guide.

Sunfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 90
Last stocked
July 1, 1945
Warmouth 1 plant
Plants
1 of 90
Last stocked
July 1, 1947

Fish stocked per year

  • 312,4001944
  • 446,4001945
  • 194,0001946
  • 56,5001947
  • 143,1001948
  • 573,0001949
  • 42,0001951
  • 154,0001953
  • 8,0001954
  • 1381965
  • 200,0001967
  • 55,8001968
  • 784,6141969
  • 3,297,5311970
  • 96,8391971
  • 208,3401972
  • 141,6121973
  • 578,8981974
  • 8,790,0001975
  • 303,0001976
  • 2,486,3481977
  • 63,7811979
  • 30,9761980
  • 576,6551981
  • 453,8721982
  • 48,1041983
  • 19,6661984
  • 272,4591985
  • 231,8501986
  • 6,8001987
  • 109,9501997
  • 110,5001998
  • 332,9481999
  • 345,1362000
  • 67,0002002
  • 2,0002010
  • 2002012
  • 2002013
  • 2002014
  • 2002015
  • 2052023
  • 2042024
  • 52,6902025
  • 125,7572026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 125,757 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 52,690 – report
July 1, 2024 Channel Catfish 204 – report
July 1, 2023 Channel Catfish 205 – report
July 1, 2015 Channel Catfish 200 – report
July 1, 2014 Channel Catfish 200 – report
July 1, 2013 Channel Catfish 200 – report
July 1, 2012 Channel Catfish 200 – report
July 1, 2010 Threadfin Shad 2,000 – report
July 1, 2002 Channel Catfish 67,000 – report
July 1, 2000 Largemouth Bass 324,444 – report
July 1, 2000 Paddlefish 20,692 – report
July 1, 1999 Largemouth Bass 327,191 – report
July 1, 1999 Paddlefish 5,757 – report
July 1, 1998 Largemouth Bass 110,500 – report
July 1, 1997 Largemouth Bass 109,950 – report
July 1, 1987 Smallmouth Bass 6,800 – report
July 1, 1986 Largemouth Bass 231,850 – report
July 1, 1985 Striped Bass 500 – report
July 1, 1985 Threadfin Shad 271,959 – report
July 1, 1984 Striped Bass 490 – report
July 1, 1984 Threadfin Shad 19,176 – report
July 1, 1983 Smallmouth Bass 48,104 – report
July 1, 1982 Smallmouth Bass 452,372 – report
July 1, 1982 Threadfin Shad 1,500 – report
July 1, 1981 Smallmouth Bass 576,655 – report
July 1, 1980 Largemouth Bass 30,976 – report
July 1, 1979 Bluegill 20,400 – report
July 1, 1979 Channel Catfish 12,200 – report
July 1, 1979 Threadfin Shad 31,181 – report
July 1, 1977 Walleye 2,261,000 – report
July 1, 1977 Largemouth Bass 223,748 – report
July 1, 1977 Striped Bass 1,600 – report
July 1, 1976 Walleye 98,000 – report
July 1, 1976 Walleye 180,000 – report
July 1, 1976 Largemouth Bass 25,000 – report
July 1, 1975 Largemouth Bass 80,000 – report
July 1, 1975 Walleye 4,848,000 – report
July 1, 1975 Walleye 3,550,000 – report
July 1, 1975 Largemouth Bass 312,000 – report
July 1, 1974 Striped Bass 548,898 – report
July 1, 1974 Channel Catfish 30,000 – report
July 1, 1973 Striped Bass 141,612 – report
July 1, 1972 Striped Bass 208,340 – report
July 1, 1971 Striped Bass 96,839 – report
July 1, 1970 Walleye 3,219,891 – report
July 1, 1970 Striped Bass 77,640 – report
July 1, 1969 Walleye 500,000 – report
July 1, 1969 Striped Bass 284,614 – report
July 1, 1968 Walleye 50,400 – report
July 1, 1968 Walleye 400 – report
July 1, 1968 Striped Bass 5,000 – report
July 1, 1967 Striped Bass 200,000 – report
July 1, 1965 Striped Bass 138 – report
July 1, 1954 Largemouth Bass 8,000 – report
July 1, 1953 Crappie 12,000 – report
July 1, 1953 Largemouth Bass 142,000 – report
July 1, 1951 Largemouth Bass 34,000 – report
July 1, 1951 Redear Sunfish 4,000 – report
July 1, 1951 Bluegill 4,000 – report
July 1, 1949 Largemouth Bass 34,000 – report
July 1, 1949 Largemouth Bass 425,000 – report
July 1, 1949 Redear Sunfish 87,000 – report
July 1, 1949 Bluegill 18,000 – report
July 1, 1949 Channel Catfish 9,000 – report
July 1, 1948 Crappie 11,100 – report
July 1, 1948 Largemouth Bass 28,000 – report
July 1, 1948 Redear Sunfish 82,500 – report
July 1, 1948 Bluegill 15,500 – report
July 1, 1948 Channel Catfish 6,000 – report
July 1, 1947 Largemouth Bass 14,500 – report
July 1, 1947 Redear Sunfish 16,000 – report
July 1, 1947 Warmouth 4,000 – report
July 1, 1947 Rock Bass 4,000 – report
July 1, 1947 Channel Catfish 18,000 – report
July 1, 1946 Crappie 28,000 – report
July 1, 1946 Largemouth Bass 7,000 – report
July 1, 1946 Redear Sunfish 116,000 – report
July 1, 1946 Channel Catfish 43,000 – report
July 1, 1945 Sunfish 14,000 – report
July 1, 1945 Crappie 3,000 – report
July 1, 1945 Largemouth Bass 61,000 – report
July 1, 1945 Redear Sunfish 220,500 – report
July 1, 1945 Bluegill 22,400 – report
July 1, 1945 Rock Bass 21,000 – report
July 1, 1945 Channel Catfish 104,500 – report
July 1, 1944 Bluegill 2,400 – report
July 1, 1944 Largemouth Bass 225,000 – report
July 1, 1944 Redear Sunfish 18,000 – report
July 1, 1944 Channel Catfish 67,000 – 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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