What fish are at Weatherford?

Fishing Weatherford is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 8 of 20 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 5 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2019. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1970. Walleye was last stocked July 1, 1984. Threadfin Shad was last stocked July 1, 1984. 3 more species are on the stocking report.

Weatherford fishing

Fishing at Weatherford is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Paradise Bass, Threadfin Shad, Walleye, Grass Carp, and 1 more. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1961, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

Since 1961

Species recorded

Elevation

895.7 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Weatherford?: Fishing Weatherford is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 8 of 20 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 5 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2019. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1970. Walleye was last stocked July 1, 1984. Threadfin Shad was last stocked July 1, 1984. 3 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Weatherford stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1961, 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 49 years between 1961 and 2026.
How do you get on Weatherford?: There is a boat ramp and a fee is required. The nearest town is Weatherford. Facilities include dock. The privately operated Weatherford Marina offers the lake's main improved boat ramp, plus a convenience store, bait, tackle and courtesy docks (launch fee required). Two unimproved ramps upstream suit only small aluminum boats. No overnight camping is allowed on the lake.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Weatherford
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: Yes
Facilities: dock

The privately operated Weatherford Marina offers the lake's main improved boat ramp, plus a convenience store, bait, tackle and courtesy docks (launch fee required). Two unimproved ramps upstream suit only small aluminum boats. No overnight camping is allowed on the lake.

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How Weatherford 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 49 years between 1961 and 2026.

Fish at Weatherford

Fishing Weatherford is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 8 of 20 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 5 more.

Largemouth Bass 8 plants

Plants: 8 of 20
Last stocked: July 1, 2019

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 20
Last stocked: July 1, 1970

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Walleye 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 20
Last stocked: July 1, 1984

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Threadfin Shad 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 20
Last stocked: July 1, 1984

Grass Carp 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 20
Last stocked: July 1, 1990

Lone Star Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 20
Last stocked: July 1, 2026

Paradise Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 20
Last stocked: July 1, 1977

Fish stocked per year

18,8501961
255,5401962
31,0251964
14,0001967
28,0001970
20,0001971
14,9971977
1,7901981
755,5501982
1,730,0001983
2,501,0001984
114,4001988
1,1011990
117,4791991
114,4501997
55,4852019
16,4352026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2026	Lone Star Bass	16,435	–	report
July 1, 2019	Largemouth Bass	55,485	–	report
July 1, 1997	Largemouth Bass	114,450	–	report
July 1, 1991	Largemouth Bass	81,087	–	report
July 1, 1991	Largemouth Bass	36,392	–	report
July 1, 1990	Grass Carp	1,101	–	report
July 1, 1988	Largemouth Bass	114,400	–	report
July 1, 1984	Walleye	2,500,000	–	report
July 1, 1984	Threadfin Shad	1,000	–	report
July 1, 1983	Walleye	1,730,000	–	report
July 1, 1982	Walleye	755,550	–	report
July 1, 1981	Threadfin Shad	1,790	–	report
July 1, 1977	Paradise Bass	14,997	–	report
July 1, 1971	Largemouth Bass	20,000	–	report
July 1, 1970	Channel Catfish	28,000	–	report
July 1, 1967	Largemouth Bass	14,000	–	report
July 1, 1964	Channel Catfish	31,025	–	report
July 1, 1962	Largemouth Bass	233,000	–	report
July 1, 1962	Channel Catfish	22,540	–	report
July 1, 1961	Channel Catfish	18,850	–	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.