White River Reservoir fishing

Fishing at White River Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Walleye, and 5 more. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1964, most often in July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and night for Flathead Catfish.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

56

Since 1964

Species recorded

11

Elevation

2,396.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at White River Reservoir?
Fishing White River Reservoir is most likely to be for Walleye. Walleye accounts for 21 of 56 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 9 more. Walleye was last stocked July 1, 2026. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2019. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2026. Hybrid Sunfish was last stocked July 1, 1972. 7 more species are on the stocking report.
When is White River Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1964, 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 26 years between 1964 and 2026.
How do you get on White River Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is not ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Spur. Facilities include camping and cleaning station. White River Reservoir has good shoreline access for bank anglers, camping areas, RV sites with water/electric, a fishing house and a cleaning station, but no ADA-accessible fishing area. Both boat ramps charge a fee and are operated by the White River Municipal Water District.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Spur
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
No
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
camping, cleaning station

White River Reservoir has good shoreline access for bank anglers, camping areas, RV sites with water/electric, a fishing house and a cleaning station, but no ADA-accessible fishing area. Both boat ramps charge a fee and are operated by the White River Municipal Water District.

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How White River Reservoir 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 26 years between 1964 and 2026.

Fish at White River Reservoir

Fishing White River Reservoir is most likely to be for Walleye. Walleye accounts for 21 of 56 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 9 more.

Walleye 21 plants
Plants
21 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Largemouth Bass 9 plants
Plants
9 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 2019

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 6 plants
Plants
6 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 4 plants
Plants
4 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 1972

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Flathead Catfish 3 plants
Plants
3 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 1973

Seasons and rigs are on the Flathead Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 3 plants
Plants
3 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Smallmouth Bass 3 plants
Plants
3 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 1981

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Yellow Perch 3 plants
Plants
3 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 1997

Seasons and rigs are on the Yellow Perch guide.

Blue Catfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 1975

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Bluegill 1 plant
Plants
1 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 2020

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Red Drum 1 plant
Plants
1 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 1975

Fish stocked per year

  • 100,0001964
  • 30,0001967
  • 3,0001969
  • 21,5001970
  • 9,0001971
  • 38,5001972
  • 26,5001973
  • 10,0001974
  • 523,7151975
  • 500,0001976
  • 2,471,9041979
  • 5,483,7121980
  • 50,3001981
  • 105,0001982
  • 5,800,0041983
  • 1,515,4881988
  • 3,989,2001989
  • 3,762,0641990
  • 5,000,0001991
  • 4,300,2001994
  • 116,7001996
  • 3,7451997
  • 258,5312000
  • 19,1052003
  • 2,385,7452005
  • 2,145,0002007
  • 143,7052009
  • 2,958,1502010
  • 1,657,0672012
  • 618,0252015
  • 99,0672016
  • 614,6562019
  • 30,4202020
  • 11,3502023
  • 2,082,8202024
  • 1,604,3892025
  • 1,140,4542026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 23,327 – report
July 1, 2026 Walleye 1,053,640 – report
July 1, 2026 Channel Catfish 63,487 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 21,409 – report
July 1, 2025 Walleye 1,582,980 – report
July 1, 2024 Lone Star Bass 21,620 – report
July 1, 2024 Walleye 2,061,200 – report
July 1, 2023 Walleye 11,350 – report
July 1, 2020 Bluegill 30,420 – report
July 1, 2019 Walleye 594,060 – report
July 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 20,596 – report
July 1, 2016 Largemouth Bass 99,067 – report
July 1, 2015 Walleye 618,025 – report
July 1, 2012 Walleye 1,620,000 – report
July 1, 2012 Largemouth Bass 37,067 – report
July 1, 2010 Walleye 2,958,150 – report
July 1, 2009 Largemouth Bass 143,705 – report
July 1, 2007 Walleye 2,145,000 – report
July 1, 2005 Walleye 2,385,745 – report
July 1, 2003 Largemouth Bass 19,105 – report
July 1, 2000 Walleye 58,000 – report
July 1, 2000 Largemouth Bass 200,531 – report
July 1, 1997 Yellow Perch 3,745 – report
July 1, 1996 Yellow Perch 116,700 – report
July 1, 1994 Walleye 4,100,000 – report
July 1, 1994 Yellow Perch 200,200 – report
July 1, 1991 Walleye 5,000,000 – report
July 1, 1990 Walleye 3,762,064 – report
July 1, 1989 Walleye 3,989,200 – report
July 1, 1988 Walleye 1,515,488 – report
July 1, 1983 Walleye 5,800,004 – report
July 1, 1982 Largemouth Bass 105,000 – report
July 1, 1981 Smallmouth Bass 50,300 – report
July 1, 1980 Walleye 5,478,500 – report
July 1, 1980 Smallmouth Bass 5,212 – report
July 1, 1979 Walleye 2,456,250 – report
July 1, 1979 Smallmouth Bass 15,654 – report
July 1, 1976 Walleye 500,000 – report
July 1, 1975 Red Drum 14,415 – report
July 1, 1975 Walleye 500,000 – report
July 1, 1975 Blue Catfish 9,300 – report
July 1, 1974 Channel Catfish 10,000 – report
July 1, 1973 Flathead Catfish 1,500 – report
July 1, 1973 Channel Catfish 25,000 – report
July 1, 1972 Hybrid Sunfish 1,000 – report
July 1, 1972 Largemouth Bass 15,000 – report
July 1, 1972 Flathead Catfish 1,500 – report
July 1, 1972 Channel Catfish 21,000 – report
July 1, 1971 Hybrid Sunfish 7,500 – report
July 1, 1971 Flathead Catfish 1,500 – report
July 1, 1970 Hybrid Sunfish 7,500 – report
July 1, 1970 Channel Catfish 9,000 – report
July 1, 1970 Blue Catfish 5,000 – report
July 1, 1969 Hybrid Sunfish 3,000 – report
July 1, 1967 Channel Catfish 30,000 – report
July 1, 1964 Largemouth Bass 100,000 – 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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