Twin Buttes fishing

Fishing at Twin Buttes is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Warmouth, Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, Walleye, Blue Catfish, and 7 more. It is stocked about once a year since 1966, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Striped Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie.

Last stocked

July 1, 2025

Plants on record

61

Since 1966

Species recorded

13

Elevation

1,905.3 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Twin Buttes?
Fishing Twin Buttes is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 22 of 61 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 11 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2021. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2014. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1980. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1987. 9 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Twin Buttes stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 1966, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2025 it was July 1, 2025, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 27 years between 1966 and 2025.
How do you get on Twin Buttes?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is San Angelo. Facilities include camping. Twin Buttes Reservoir sits inside a TPWD Public Hunting Lease; anglers 17+ need a Limited Public Use permit ($12/yr) to fish, hike, camp or picnic here. San Angelo Parks & Recreation operates several boat ramps (some usable only at full pool); primitive shoreline camping is allowed.
Which lakes near Twin Buttes were stocked more recently?
O. C. Fisher (10.4 mi) was stocked more recently. O. C. Fisher is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Warmouth, Crappie, Hybrid Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Blue Catfish, Threadfin Shad, and Lone Star Bass.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
San Angelo
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
camping

Twin Buttes Reservoir sits inside a TPWD Public Hunting Lease; anglers 17+ need a Limited Public Use permit ($12/yr) to fish, hike, camp or picnic here. San Angelo Parks & Recreation operates several boat ramps (some usable only at full pool); primitive shoreline camping is allowed.

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 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Twin Buttes is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2025 it was July 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 27 years between 1966 and 2025.

O. C. Fisher (10.4 mi) was stocked more recently. O. C. Fisher is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Warmouth, Crappie, Hybrid Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Blue Catfish, Threadfin Shad, and Lone Star Bass.

Fish at Twin Buttes

Fishing Twin Buttes is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 22 of 61 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 11 more.

Largemouth Bass 22 plants
Plants
22 of 61
Last stocked
July 1, 2021

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 9 plants
Plants
9 of 61
Last stocked
July 1, 2014

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Blue Catfish 8 plants
Plants
8 of 61
Last stocked
July 1, 1980

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Smallmouth Bass 4 plants
Plants
4 of 61
Last stocked
July 1, 1987

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Walleye 4 plants
Plants
4 of 61
Last stocked
July 1, 1974

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 3 plants
Plants
3 of 61
Last stocked
July 1, 1972

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 3 plants
Plants
3 of 61
Last stocked
July 1, 2025
Palmetto Bass 2 plants
Plants
2 of 61
Last stocked
July 1, 1982
Threadfin Shad 2 plants
Plants
2 of 61
Last stocked
July 1, 1984
Crappie 1 plant
Plants
1 of 61
Last stocked
July 1, 1972

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Redear Sunfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 61
Last stocked
July 1, 1972

Seasons and rigs are on the Redear Sunfish guide.

Striped Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 61
Last stocked
July 1, 1995

Seasons and rigs are on the Striped Bass guide.

Warmouth 1 plant
Plants
1 of 61
Last stocked
July 1, 1966

Fish stocked per year

  • 138,0501966
  • 39,0001967
  • 416,0001968
  • 44,2251970
  • 200,5491971
  • 846,9251972
  • 1,411,6101973
  • 129,8401974
  • 188,5001975
  • 234,6001976
  • 264,8501977
  • 208,2911978
  • 174,6231979
  • 59,1301980
  • 133,1371982
  • 80,9011983
  • 176,5701984
  • 14,9811986
  • 100,3301987
  • 51,1961995
  • 139,3041996
  • 41,9502004
  • 305,1802005
  • 190,5452008
  • 562,7732014
  • 53,8692016
  • 88,6652018
  • 165,7762019
  • 39,3272020
  • 77,6572021
  • 77,4542022
  • 75,9352023
  • 189,5002025

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 189,500 – report
July 1, 2023 Lone Star Bass 75,935 – report
July 1, 2022 Lone Star Bass 77,454 – report
July 1, 2021 Largemouth Bass 77,657 – report
July 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 39,327 – report
July 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 165,776 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 8,616 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 80,049 – report
July 1, 2016 Largemouth Bass 53,869 – report
July 1, 2014 Channel Catfish 562,773 – report
July 1, 2008 Largemouth Bass 190,545 – report
July 1, 2005 Largemouth Bass 150,017 – report
July 1, 2005 Largemouth Bass 135 – report
July 1, 2005 Largemouth Bass 295 – report
July 1, 2005 Channel Catfish 154,733 – report
July 1, 2004 Channel Catfish 41,950 – report
July 1, 1996 Largemouth Bass 139,304 – report
July 1, 1995 Striped Bass 51,196 – report
July 1, 1987 Smallmouth Bass 30 – report
July 1, 1987 Channel Catfish 100,300 – report
July 1, 1986 Largemouth Bass 14,981 – report
July 1, 1984 Smallmouth Bass 168,070 – report
July 1, 1984 Threadfin Shad 8,500 – report
July 1, 1983 Smallmouth Bass 80,901 – report
July 1, 1982 Smallmouth Bass 105,611 – report
July 1, 1982 Palmetto Bass 27,526 – report
July 1, 1980 Blue Catfish 57,130 – report
July 1, 1980 Threadfin Shad 2,000 – report
July 1, 1979 Palmetto Bass 90,720 – report
July 1, 1979 Blue Catfish 83,903 – report
July 1, 1978 Largemouth Bass 183,776 – report
July 1, 1978 Blue Catfish 24,515 – report
July 1, 1977 Largemouth Bass 199,900 – report
July 1, 1977 Largemouth Bass 25,750 – report
July 1, 1977 Blue Catfish 39,200 – report
July 1, 1976 Largemouth Bass 200,500 – report
July 1, 1976 Largemouth Bass 6,100 – report
July 1, 1976 Blue Catfish 28,000 – report
July 1, 1975 Largemouth Bass 188,500 – report
July 1, 1974 Walleye 105,000 – report
July 1, 1974 Channel Catfish 20,000 – report
July 1, 1974 Blue Catfish 4,840 – report
July 1, 1973 Walleye 1,400,000 – report
July 1, 1973 Blue Catfish 11,610 – report
July 1, 1972 Hybrid Sunfish 7,200 – report
July 1, 1972 Walleye 782,325 – report
July 1, 1972 Crappie 53,000 – report
July 1, 1972 Redear Sunfish 3,000 – report
July 1, 1972 Blue Catfish 1,400 – report
July 1, 1971 Walleye 100,000 – report
July 1, 1971 Channel Catfish 100,549 – report
July 1, 1970 Largemouth Bass 33,725 – report
July 1, 1970 Channel Catfish 10,500 – report
July 1, 1968 Largemouth Bass 416,000 – report
July 1, 1967 Hybrid Sunfish 9,000 – report
July 1, 1967 Largemouth Bass 10,000 – report
July 1, 1967 Channel Catfish 20,000 – report
July 1, 1966 Hybrid Sunfish 24,500 – report
July 1, 1966 Largemouth Bass 100,000 – report
July 1, 1966 Warmouth 4,000 – report
July 1, 1966 Channel Catfish 9,550 – 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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