Last stocked
July 1, 2024
Plants on record
55
Since 1941
Species recorded
6
Elevation
678.1 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at Waterloo Lake?
- Fishing Waterloo Lake is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 26 of 55 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and 4 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2024. Rainbow Trout was last stocked November 1, 2004. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2019. Threadfin Shad was last stocked July 1, 2019. 2 more species are on the stocking report.
- When is Waterloo Lake stocked?
- Last stocked July 1, 2024. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1941, most often in July and November. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2024 it was July 1, 2024, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 55 years between 1941 and 2024.
- How do you get on Waterloo Lake?
- Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Denison. Waterloo Lake, a 52-acre TPWD Community Fishing Lake in Denison, has a new concrete boat ramp at Waterloo Lake Regional Park (1101 Waterloo Lake Drive) plus bank and pier fishing. Only single-headed electric trolling motors are allowed; gas engines are prohibited and paddlecraft are permitted.
- Which lakes near Waterloo Lake were stocked more recently?
- Waterloo Park Pond (0 mi) and Texoma (5.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Waterloo Park Pond is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout and Texoma is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Sunfish, and Threadfin Shad.
Access and facts
- Water type
- community pond
- Nearest town
- Denison
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
Waterloo Lake, a 52-acre TPWD Community Fishing Lake in Denison, has a new concrete boat ramp at Waterloo Lake Regional Park (1101 Waterloo Lake Drive) plus bank and pier fishing. Only single-headed electric trolling motors are allowed; gas engines are prohibited and paddlecraft are permitted.
Sources: cityofdenison.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , cityofdenison.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , denisontx.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , cityofdenison.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , cityofdenison.com, accessed September 23, 2026
How Waterloo Lake is stocked
The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2024 it was July 1, 2024, about when it usually is.
No plants recorded in 55 years between 1941 and 2024.
Waterloo Park Pond (0 mi) and Texoma (5.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Waterloo Park Pond is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout and Texoma is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Sunfish, and Threadfin Shad.
Fish at Waterloo Lake
Fishing Waterloo Lake is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 26 of 55 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and 4 more.
Channel Catfish 26 plants
- Plants
- 26 of 55
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2024
Rainbow Trout 12 plants
- Plants
- 12 of 55
- Last stocked
- November 1, 2004
Largemouth Bass 10 plants
- Plants
- 10 of 55
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2019
Threadfin Shad 3 plants
- Plants
- 3 of 55
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2019
Bluegill 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 55
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1993
Sunfish 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 55
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1978
Fish stocked per year
- 2,1001941
- 2,0001945
- 1,0001946
- 10,2001949
- 8,0001978
- 2,8001979
- 2,9501982
- 34,9801991
- 1,1901992
- 25,9551993
- 6,5871994
- 5,4231995
- 6,7241996
- 13,0451997
- 7,1361998
- 6,0701999
- 6,2252000
- 6,0662001
- 3,1922002
- 6,3822003
- 6,6362004
- 1,3212006
- 1,3102008
- 1,3002010
- 5212012
- 1,3132014
- 1,3142018
- 6,6642019
- 1,0042024
Stocking history
Showing 15 of 55 plants Showing 55 plants
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | Channel Catfish | 1,004 | – | report |
| July 1, 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 6,414 | – | report |
| July 1, 2019 | Threadfin Shad | 250 | – | report |
| July 1, 2018 | Channel Catfish | 1,314 | – | report |
| July 1, 2014 | Channel Catfish | 1,313 | – | report |
| July 1, 2012 | Channel Catfish | 521 | – | report |
| July 1, 2010 | Channel Catfish | 1,300 | – | report |
| July 1, 2008 | Channel Catfish | 1,310 | – | report |
| July 1, 2006 | Channel Catfish | 1,321 | – | report |
| November 1, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 5,336 | – | report |
| July 1, 2004 | Channel Catfish | 1,300 | – | report |
| November 1, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 5,078 | – | report |
| July 1, 2003 | Channel Catfish | 1,304 | – | report |
| November 1, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 3,192 | – | report |
| November 1, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 4,766 | – | report |
| July 1, 2001 | Channel Catfish | 1,300 | – | report |
| November 1, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 4,925 | – | report |
| July 1, 2000 | Channel Catfish | 1,300 | – | report |
| November 1, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 4,770 | – | report |
| July 1, 1999 | Channel Catfish | 1,300 | – | report |
| November 1, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 5,836 | – | report |
| July 1, 1998 | Channel Catfish | 1,300 | – | report |
| November 1, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 5,151 | – | report |
| July 1, 1997 | Largemouth Bass | 1,354 | – | report |
| July 1, 1997 | Largemouth Bass | 5,240 | – | report |
| July 1, 1997 | Channel Catfish | 1,300 | – | report |
| November 1, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 5,324 | – | report |
| July 1, 1996 | Channel Catfish | 1,300 | – | report |
| July 1, 1996 | Threadfin Shad | 100 | – | report |
| November 1, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 3,723 | – | report |
| July 1, 1995 | Channel Catfish | 1,300 | – | report |
| July 1, 1995 | Channel Catfish | 400 | – | report |
| November 1, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 5,285 | – | report |
| July 1, 1994 | Channel Catfish | 1,302 | – | report |
| November 1, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 2,143 | – | report |
| July 1, 1993 | Largemouth Bass | 5,242 | – | report |
| July 1, 1993 | Bluegill | 17,337 | – | report |
| July 1, 1993 | Channel Catfish | 1,233 | – | report |
| July 1, 1992 | Channel Catfish | 1,190 | – | report |
| July 1, 1991 | Largemouth Bass | 5,200 | – | report |
| July 1, 1991 | Bluegill | 26,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1991 | Channel Catfish | 3,780 | – | report |
| July 1, 1982 | Threadfin Shad | 2,950 | – | report |
| July 1, 1979 | Channel Catfish | 2,800 | – | report |
| July 1, 1978 | Sunfish | 6,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1978 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1949 | Largemouth Bass | 2,700 | – | report |
| July 1, 1949 | Channel Catfish | 7,500 | – | report |
| July 1, 1946 | Largemouth Bass | 500 | – | report |
| July 1, 1946 | Channel Catfish | 500 | – | report |
| July 1, 1945 | Largemouth Bass | 1,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1945 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1941 | Sunfish | 1,500 | – | report |
| July 1, 1941 | Largemouth Bass | 300 | – | report |
| July 1, 1941 | Channel Catfish | 300 | – | report |
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Species stocked here
- Channel Catfish (26)
- Largemouth Bass (10)
- Sunfish (2)
- Threadfin Shad (3)
- Bluegill (2)
- Rainbow Trout (12)
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.