What fish are at Welsh?

Fishing Welsh is most likely to be for Crappie. Crappie accounts for 3 of 12 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 5 more. Crappie was last stocked July 1, 1990. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1976. Flathead Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1979. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1976. 3 more species are on the stocking report.

Welsh fishing

Fishing at Welsh is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Threadfin Shad, Crappie, and 1 more. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 1975, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and night for Flathead Catfish.

Last stocked

July 1, 2025

Plants on record

Since 1975

Species recorded

Elevation

319.1 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Welsh?: Fishing Welsh is most likely to be for Crappie. Crappie accounts for 3 of 12 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 5 more. Crappie was last stocked July 1, 1990. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1976. Flathead Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1979. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 1976. 3 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Welsh stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2025. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 1975, 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 42 years between 1975 and 2025.
How do you get on Welsh?: There is a boat ramp and no fee is required. The nearest town is Pittsburg. Welsh Reservoir (Lake Welsh) has one single-lane concrete public boat ramp on the west shore at mid-lake, off FM 1735 north of Texas 11. No fee is required, and the ramp is operated year-round by American Electric Power.
Which lakes near Welsh were stocked more recently?: Daingerfield State Park (8.9 mi), Bob Sandlin (12.7 mi), and Bob Sandlin State Park (12.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Daingerfield State Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Lone Star Bass, Bob Sandlin is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, and Bob Sandlin State Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Pittsburg
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: No

Welsh Reservoir (Lake Welsh) has one single-lane concrete public boat ramp on the west shore at mid-lake, off FM 1735 north of Texas 11. No fee is required, and the ramp is operated year-round by American Electric Power.

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How Welsh 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 42 years between 1975 and 2025.

Daingerfield State Park (8.9 mi), Bob Sandlin (12.7 mi), and Bob Sandlin State Park (12.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Daingerfield State Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Lone Star Bass, Bob Sandlin is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, and Bob Sandlin State Park is also stocked with Channel Catfish.

Fish at Welsh

Fishing Welsh is most likely to be for Crappie. Crappie accounts for 3 of 12 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 5 more.

Crappie 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 12
Last stocked: July 1, 1990

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Channel Catfish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 12
Last stocked: July 1, 1976

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Flathead Catfish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 12
Last stocked: July 1, 1979

Seasons and rigs are on the Flathead Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 12
Last stocked: July 1, 1976

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Blue Catfish 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 12
Last stocked: July 1, 1978

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 12
Last stocked: July 1, 2025

Threadfin Shad 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 12
Last stocked: July 1, 1982

Fish stocked per year

137,4651975
105,0001976
33,2981978
4,8001979
16,0001982
34,1251988
36,7691989
69,1761990
34,7372025

Stocking history

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2025	Lone Star Bass	34,737	–	report
July 1, 1990	Crappie	69,176	–	report
July 1, 1989	Crappie	36,769	–	report
July 1, 1988	Crappie	34,125	–	report
July 1, 1982	Threadfin Shad	16,000	–	report
July 1, 1979	Flathead Catfish	4,800	–	report
July 1, 1978	Flathead Catfish	68	–	report
July 1, 1978	Blue Catfish	33,230	–	report
July 1, 1976	Largemouth Bass	55,000	–	report
July 1, 1976	Channel Catfish	50,000	–	report
July 1, 1975	Largemouth Bass	73,350	–	report
July 1, 1975	Channel Catfish	64,115	–	report

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.