Last stocked
July 1, 2022
Plants on record
17
Since 1985
Species recorded
3
Elevation
23.3 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at Town Resaca?
- Fishing Town Resaca is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 15 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and one more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2022. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 1985. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1985.
- When is Town Resaca stocked?
- Last stocked July 1, 2022. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1985, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2022 it was July 1, 2022, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 23 years between 1985 and 2022.
- How do you get on Town Resaca?
- Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Brownsville. Town Resaca winds through Dean Porter Park in Brownsville, where a lighted boardwalk runs alongside the water with picnic tables for fishing and birdwatching. It's an old Rio Grande river channel, not a boat-ramp lake; paddling by canoe or kayak is possible.
- Which lakes near Town Resaca were stocked more recently?
- Harlingen City Lake (22.7 mi) and Jasper City Park Pond (24.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Harlingen City Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass and Jasper City Park Pond is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass.
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Brownsville
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
- Fee required
- No
Town Resaca winds through Dean Porter Park in Brownsville, where a lighted boardwalk runs alongside the water with picnic tables for fishing and birdwatching. It's an old Rio Grande river channel, not a boat-ramp lake; paddling by canoe or kayak is possible.
Sources: edibleriograndevalley.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , parkmagnet.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , edibleriograndevalley.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , parkmagnet.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , parkmagnet.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , parkmagnet.com, accessed September 23, 2026
How Town Resaca is stocked
The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2022 it was July 1, 2022, about when it usually is.
No plants recorded in 23 years between 1985 and 2022.
Harlingen City Lake (22.7 mi) and Jasper City Park Pond (24.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Harlingen City Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass and Jasper City Park Pond is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass.
Fish at Town Resaca
Fishing Town Resaca is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 15 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and one more.
Channel Catfish 15 plants
- Plants
- 15 of 17
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2022
Bluegill 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 17
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1985
Largemouth Bass 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 17
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1985
Fish stocked per year
- 11,3071985
- 2,4701990
- 2,4701991
- 1,0441995
- 1,0261996
- 1,0411997
- 1,0282005
- 1,0272006
- 1,1252008
- 1,1232009
- 1,0262010
- 1,0412013
- 1,0472019
- 1,0302021
- 1,0832022
Stocking history
Showing 15 of 17 plants Showing 17 plants
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2022 | Channel Catfish | 1,083 | – | report |
| July 1, 2021 | Channel Catfish | 1,030 | – | report |
| July 1, 2019 | Channel Catfish | 1,047 | – | report |
| July 1, 2013 | Channel Catfish | 1,041 | – | report |
| July 1, 2010 | Channel Catfish | 1,026 | – | report |
| July 1, 2009 | Channel Catfish | 1,123 | – | report |
| July 1, 2008 | Channel Catfish | 1,125 | – | report |
| July 1, 2006 | Channel Catfish | 1,027 | – | report |
| July 1, 2005 | Channel Catfish | 1,028 | – | report |
| July 1, 1997 | Channel Catfish | 1,041 | – | report |
| July 1, 1996 | Channel Catfish | 1,026 | – | report |
| July 1, 1995 | Channel Catfish | 1,044 | – | report |
| July 1, 1991 | Channel Catfish | 2,470 | – | report |
| July 1, 1990 | Channel Catfish | 2,470 | – | report |
| July 1, 1985 | Bluegill | 5,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1985 | Largemouth Bass | 1,307 | – | report |
| July 1, 1985 | Channel Catfish | 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.