Tradinghouse Creek fishing

Fishing at Tradinghouse Creek is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Red Drum, Striped Bass, Peacock Bass, Blue Catfish, and 2 more. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1968, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

51

Since 1968

Species recorded

8

Elevation

352.9 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Tradinghouse Creek?
Fishing Tradinghouse Creek is most likely to be for Red Drum. Red Drum accounts for 35 of 51 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 6 more. Red Drum was last stocked July 1, 2010. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2018. Crappie was last stocked July 1, 1996. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. 4 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Tradinghouse Creek stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1968, 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 23 years between 1968 and 2026.
How do you get on Tradinghouse Creek?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Hallsburg. Two public boat ramps sit in a small McLennan County park on the south shore of Tradinghouse Creek Reservoir, off FM 2957 near Hallsburg. No fee is required and there are no public campgrounds; other public ramps include Tradinghouse Lake Park and Sommerfeld Drive.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Hallsburg
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
No

Two public boat ramps sit in a small McLennan County park on the south shore of Tradinghouse Creek Reservoir, off FM 2957 near Hallsburg. No fee is required and there are no public campgrounds; other public ramps include Tradinghouse Lake Park and Sommerfeld Drive.

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 Tradinghouse Creek 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 23 years between 1968 and 2026.

Fish at Tradinghouse Creek

Fishing Tradinghouse Creek is most likely to be for Red Drum. Red Drum accounts for 35 of 51 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 6 more.

Red Drum 35 plants
Plants
35 of 51
Last stocked
July 1, 2010
Largemouth Bass 6 plants
Plants
6 of 51
Last stocked
July 1, 2018

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Crappie 4 plants
Plants
4 of 51
Last stocked
July 1, 1996

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Lone Star Bass 2 plants
Plants
2 of 51
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Blue Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 51
Last stocked
July 1, 1986

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Channel Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 51
Last stocked
July 1, 1968

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Peacock Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 51
Last stocked
July 1, 1982
Striped Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 51
Last stocked
July 1, 1980

Seasons and rigs are on the Striped Bass guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 10,6001968
  • 100,0001969
  • 53,1611975
  • 240,7001980
  • 200,0001981
  • 1,6001982
  • 198,5001983
  • 153,7831984
  • 566,1641985
  • 368,1591986
  • 768,8101987
  • 8,0001989
  • 9,5691990
  • 413,2021991
  • 215,2841992
  • 206,4341993
  • 184,0001994
  • 319,0361995
  • 398,5311996
  • 202,3781997
  • 268,6431999
  • 251,8152000
  • 290,9052001
  • 180,1222002
  • 344,6572003
  • 370,0112004
  • 345,2382005
  • 146,5972006
  • 391,1452007
  • 358,0802008
  • 376,1042009
  • 203,6612010
  • 100,2142017
  • 190,8692018
  • 178,1262025
  • 24,5022026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 24,502 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 178,126 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 97,350 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 93,519 – report
July 1, 2017 Largemouth Bass 100,214 – report
July 1, 2010 Red Drum 203,661 – report
July 1, 2009 Red Drum 376,104 – report
July 1, 2008 Red Drum 358,080 – report
July 1, 2007 Red Drum 391,145 – report
July 1, 2006 Red Drum 145,847 – report
July 1, 2006 Red Drum 750 – report
July 1, 2005 Red Drum 345,238 – report
July 1, 2004 Red Drum 370,011 – report
July 1, 2003 Red Drum 344,657 – report
July 1, 2002 Red Drum 180,122 – report
July 1, 2001 Red Drum 290,905 – report
July 1, 2000 Red Drum 251,815 – report
July 1, 1999 Red Drum 268,643 – report
July 1, 1997 Red Drum 202,378 – report
July 1, 1996 Crappie 201,132 – report
July 1, 1996 Red Drum 197,399 – report
July 1, 1995 Crappie 101,848 – report
July 1, 1995 Red Drum 217,188 – report
July 1, 1994 Red Drum 184,000 – report
July 1, 1993 Red Drum 206,434 – report
July 1, 1992 Red Drum 125,466 – report
July 1, 1992 Red Drum 77,010 – report
July 1, 1992 Red Drum 90 – report
July 1, 1992 Crappie 10,494 – report
July 1, 1992 Crappie 2,224 – report
July 1, 1991 Red Drum 114,066 – report
July 1, 1991 Red Drum 223,992 – report
July 1, 1991 Red Drum 8 – report
July 1, 1991 Red Drum 75,136 – report
July 1, 1990 Red Drum 9,569 – report
July 1, 1989 Red Drum 8,000 – report
July 1, 1987 Red Drum 768,810 – report
July 1, 1986 Red Drum 245,800 – report
July 1, 1986 Red Drum 671 – report
July 1, 1986 Largemouth Bass 100,566 – report
July 1, 1986 Blue Catfish 21,122 – report
July 1, 1985 Red Drum 408,532 – report
July 1, 1985 Largemouth Bass 157,632 – report
July 1, 1984 Red Drum 153,783 – report
July 1, 1983 Red Drum 198,500 – report
July 1, 1982 Peacock Bass 1,600 – report
July 1, 1981 Red Drum 200,000 – report
July 1, 1980 Striped Bass 240,700 – report
July 1, 1975 Red Drum 53,161 – report
July 1, 1969 Largemouth Bass 100,000 – report
July 1, 1968 Channel Catfish 10,600 – 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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