What fish are at Throckmorton?

Fishing Throckmorton is as likely to be for Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass. Each accounts for 7 of 18 plants on record. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2017. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2021. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2017. Flathead Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2018.

Throckmorton fishing

Fishing at Throckmorton is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Flathead Catfish. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1969, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.

Last stocked

July 1, 2021

Plants on record

Since 1969

Species recorded

Elevation

1,343.8 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Throckmorton?: Fishing Throckmorton is as likely to be for Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass. Each accounts for 7 of 18 plants on record. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2017. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2021. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2017. Flathead Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2018.
When is Throckmorton stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2021. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1969, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2021 it was July 1, 2021, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 40 years between 1969 and 2021.
How do you get on Throckmorton?: There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Throckmorton. Lake Throckmorton is a 161-acre reservoir on Elm Creek about 1.4 miles from the town of Throckmorton, with one public boat ramp. TPWD's own water body records list a 9.94-pound largemouth bass caught here in 2012.
Which lakes near Throckmorton were stocked more recently?: Woodson (12.6 mi), Stamford City (Jones County) (25 mi), Stamford (Haskell County) (25 mi), and Hubbard Creek Reservoir (27.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Woodson is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill, Stamford City (Jones County) is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, Stamford (Haskell County) is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, and Hubbard Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Throckmorton
Boat ramp: Yes

Lake Throckmorton is a 161-acre reservoir on Elm Creek about 1.4 miles from the town of Throckmorton, with one public boat ramp. TPWD's own water body records list a 9.94-pound largemouth bass caught here in 2012.

Sources: lakequality.org, accessed September 23, 2026 , lakequality.org, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , lake-link.com, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Throckmorton is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2021 it was July 1, 2021, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 40 years between 1969 and 2021.

Woodson (12.6 mi), Stamford City (Jones County) (25 mi), Stamford (Haskell County) (25 mi), and Hubbard Creek Reservoir (27.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Woodson is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill, Stamford City (Jones County) is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, Stamford (Haskell County) is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, and Hubbard Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish.

Fish at Throckmorton

Fishing Throckmorton is as likely to be for Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass. Each accounts for 7 of 18 plants on record.

Channel Catfish 7 plants

Plants: 7 of 18
Last stocked: July 1, 2017

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 7 plants

Plants: 7 of 18
Last stocked: July 1, 2021

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Bluegill 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 18
Last stocked: July 1, 2017

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Flathead Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 18
Last stocked: July 1, 2018

Seasons and rigs are on the Flathead Catfish guide.

Fish stocked per year

9,0001969
13,9001988
14,1601993
14,3221994
3,4751999
83,9332001
5,6062002
12,3832003
15,5992004
49,9312016
50,5362017
8,6852018
15,8122021

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2021	Largemouth Bass	15,812	–	report
July 1, 2018	Flathead Catfish	8,685	–	report
July 1, 2017	Largemouth Bass	18,420	–	report
July 1, 2017	Bluegill	16,025	–	report
July 1, 2017	Channel Catfish	16,091	–	report
July 1, 2016	Largemouth Bass	17,100	–	report
July 1, 2016	Bluegill	16,423	–	report
July 1, 2016	Channel Catfish	16,408	–	report
July 1, 2004	Largemouth Bass	15,599	–	report
July 1, 2003	Channel Catfish	12,383	–	report
July 1, 2002	Channel Catfish	5,606	–	report
July 1, 2001	Bluegill	70,033	–	report
July 1, 2001	Channel Catfish	13,900	–	report
July 1, 1999	Channel Catfish	3,475	–	report
July 1, 1994	Largemouth Bass	14,322	–	report
July 1, 1993	Largemouth Bass	14,160	–	report
July 1, 1988	Largemouth Bass	13,900	–	report
July 1, 1969	Channel Catfish	9,000	–	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.