What fish are at Walter E. Long Reservoir?

Fishing Walter E. Long Reservoir is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 31 of 58 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 8 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2024. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1995. Sunshine Bass was last stocked July 1, 2023. Crappie was last stocked July 1, 1996. 6 more species are on the stocking report.

Walter E. Long Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Walter E. Long Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Red Drum, Palmetto Bass, and 4 more. It is stocked about once a year since 1967, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, night for Flathead Catfish, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

Last stocked

July 1, 2025

Plants on record

Since 1967

Species recorded

Elevation

556.5 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Walter E. Long Reservoir?: Fishing Walter E. Long Reservoir is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 31 of 58 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 8 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2024. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1995. Sunshine Bass was last stocked July 1, 2023. Crappie was last stocked July 1, 1996. 6 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Walter E. Long Reservoir stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 1967, 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 13 years between 1967 and 2025.
How do you get on Walter E. Long Reservoir?: Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, it is float tube friendly, it is ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Austin. Facilities include restrooms. The lake's boat ramp at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park is closed until dam repairs finish (targeted 2027), so only shore-launched kayaks and canoes are allowed; bank fishing is fine. Entry costs $5 weekdays, $10 weekends per vehicle. Zebra mussels are present, clean and drain gear before leaving.
Which lakes near Walter E. Long Reservoir were stocked more recently?: Austin (11.5 mi), Travis (29.3 mi), and Buescher State Park (31.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Austin is also stocked with Palmetto Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, Travis is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, and Buescher State Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Hybrid Sunfish.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Austin
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: No
Float tube friendly: Yes
ADA accessible: Yes
Fee required: Yes
Facilities: restrooms

The lake's boat ramp at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park is closed until dam repairs finish (targeted 2027), so only shore-launched kayaks and canoes are allowed; bank fishing is fine. Entry costs $5 weekdays, $10 weekends per vehicle. Zebra mussels are present, clean and drain gear before leaving.

Sources: tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , austintexas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , paddleguide.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , paddleguide.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , austintexas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , austintexas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Walter E. Long Reservoir 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 13 years between 1967 and 2025.

Austin (11.5 mi), Travis (29.3 mi), and Buescher State Park (31.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Austin is also stocked with Palmetto Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, Travis is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, and Buescher State Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Hybrid Sunfish.

Fish at Walter E. Long Reservoir

Fishing Walter E. Long Reservoir is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 31 of 58 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 8 more.

Palmetto Bass 31 plants

Plants: 31 of 58
Last stocked: July 1, 2024

Largemouth Bass 7 plants

Plants: 7 of 58
Last stocked: July 1, 1995

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Sunshine Bass 7 plants

Plants: 7 of 58
Last stocked: July 1, 2023

Crappie 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 58
Last stocked: July 1, 1996

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Red Drum 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 58
Last stocked: July 1, 1981

Channel Catfish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 58
Last stocked: July 1, 1986

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Flathead Catfish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 58
Last stocked: July 1, 1970

Seasons and rigs are on the Flathead Catfish guide.

Blue Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 58
Last stocked: July 1, 1967

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 58
Last stocked: July 1, 1969

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 58
Last stocked: July 1, 2025

Fish stocked per year

41,2501967
12,5101969
351970
6001974
33,3001975
9,9501978
575,0781979
20,2901980
146,5001981
12,7871982
27,7071986
50,8511987
82,1981988
27,5541989
12,2581991
10,0871992
130,8001993
2,119,3731994
1,125,6401995
121,5941996
20,4001997
19,9801998
18,2471999
18,3692000
18,1622002
18,2602004
6,0732005
6,0702006
6,7402007
6,7332008
6,3452009
6,6672010
6,4492011
19,4382013
14,3322014
75,0002015
13,1072016
14,8192017
7,0442018
6,3992019
9,2622020
8,0792021
19,8652022
19,3592023
19,7772024
81,3802025

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2025	Lone Star Bass	81,380	–	report
July 1, 2024	Palmetto Bass	19,777	–	report
July 1, 2023	Sunshine Bass	19,359	–	report
July 1, 2022	Sunshine Bass	19,865	–	report
July 1, 2021	Sunshine Bass	8,079	–	report
July 1, 2020	Sunshine Bass	9,262	–	report
July 1, 2019	Sunshine Bass	6,399	–	report
July 1, 2018	Palmetto Bass	7,044	–	report
July 1, 2017	Palmetto Bass	14,819	–	report
July 1, 2016	Palmetto Bass	13,107	–	report
July 1, 2015	Sunshine Bass	75,000	–	report
July 1, 2014	Sunshine Bass	6,723	–	report
July 1, 2014	Palmetto Bass	7,609	–	report
July 1, 2013	Palmetto Bass	19,438	–	report
July 1, 2011	Palmetto Bass	6,449	–	report
July 1, 2010	Palmetto Bass	6,667	–	report
July 1, 2009	Palmetto Bass	6,345	–	report
July 1, 2008	Palmetto Bass	6,733	–	report
July 1, 2007	Palmetto Bass	6,740	–	report
July 1, 2006	Palmetto Bass	6,070	–	report
July 1, 2005	Palmetto Bass	6,073	–	report
July 1, 2004	Palmetto Bass	18,260	–	report
July 1, 2002	Palmetto Bass	18,162	–	report
July 1, 2000	Palmetto Bass	18,369	–	report
July 1, 1999	Palmetto Bass	18,247	–	report
July 1, 1998	Palmetto Bass	19,980	–	report
July 1, 1997	Palmetto Bass	20,400	–	report
July 1, 1996	Crappie	101,794	–	report
July 1, 1996	Palmetto Bass	19,800	–	report
July 1, 1995	Largemouth Bass	982,908	–	report
July 1, 1995	Largemouth Bass	121,022	–	report
July 1, 1995	Palmetto Bass	21,710	–	report
July 1, 1994	Largemouth Bass	1,977,457	–	report
July 1, 1994	Largemouth Bass	122,316	–	report
July 1, 1994	Palmetto Bass	19,600	–	report
July 1, 1993	Crappie	120,800	–	report
July 1, 1993	Palmetto Bass	10,000	–	report
July 1, 1992	Palmetto Bass	10,087	–	report
July 1, 1991	Palmetto Bass	12,258	–	report
July 1, 1989	Palmetto Bass	27,554	–	report
July 1, 1988	Largemouth Bass	52,078	–	report
July 1, 1988	Palmetto Bass	30,120	–	report
July 1, 1987	Crappie	50,851	–	report
July 1, 1986	Palmetto Bass	24,112	–	report
July 1, 1986	Channel Catfish	3,595	–	report
July 1, 1982	Palmetto Bass	12,787	–	report
July 1, 1981	Red Drum	146,500	–	report
July 1, 1980	Largemouth Bass	20,290	–	report
July 1, 1979	Largemouth Bass	15,078	–	report
July 1, 1979	Palmetto Bass	560,000	–	report
July 1, 1978	Palmetto Bass	9,950	–	report
July 1, 1975	Red Drum	33,300	–	report
July 1, 1974	Red Drum	600	–	report
July 1, 1970	Flathead Catfish	35	–	report
July 1, 1969	Hybrid Sunfish	12,500	–	report
July 1, 1969	Flathead Catfish	10	–	report
July 1, 1967	Channel Catfish	39,050	–	report
July 1, 1967	Blue Catfish	2,200	–	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.