Last stocked
July 1, 2024
Plants on record
28
Since 1968
Species recorded
7
Elevation
456.6 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at White Rock Reservoir?
- Fishing White Rock Reservoir is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 12 of 28 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 5 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2024. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2022. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2007. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 1977. 3 more species are on the stocking report.
- When is White Rock Reservoir stocked?
- Last stocked July 1, 2024. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1968, most often in July. 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 32 years between 1968 and 2024.
- How do you get on White Rock Reservoir?
- Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Dallas. White Rock Lake caps outboard motors at 10.5 HP (larger boats may use trolling motors). The City of Dallas operates five free boat ramps, several fishing piers, and picnic areas around the lake; camping is not allowed, and there is a midnight-to-5-a.m. curfew.
- Which lakes near White Rock Reservoir were stocked more recently?
- Ray Hubbard Reservoir (13.3 mi), Joe Pool Reservoir (21.7 mi), and Lavon (21.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Ray Hubbard Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Palmetto Bass, Walleye, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, Joe Pool Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, and Lavon is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Palmetto Bass, Walleye, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass.
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Dallas
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- No
White Rock Lake caps outboard motors at 10.5 HP (larger boats may use trolling motors). The City of Dallas operates five free boat ramps, several fishing piers, and picnic areas around the lake; camping is not allowed, and there is a midnight-to-5-a.m. curfew.
Sources: tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026
How White Rock Reservoir 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 32 years between 1968 and 2024.
Ray Hubbard Reservoir (13.3 mi), Joe Pool Reservoir (21.7 mi), and Lavon (21.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Ray Hubbard Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Palmetto Bass, Walleye, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, Joe Pool Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, and Lavon is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Palmetto Bass, Walleye, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass.
Fish at White Rock Reservoir
Fishing White Rock Reservoir is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 12 of 28 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 5 more.
Channel Catfish 12 plants
- Plants
- 12 of 28
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2024
Largemouth Bass 8 plants
- Plants
- 8 of 28
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2022
Blue Catfish 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 28
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2007
Palmetto Bass 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 28
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1977
Walleye 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 28
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1979
Lone Star Bass 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 28
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2024
Red Drum 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 28
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1976
Fish stocked per year
- 300,0001968
- 20,0001975
- 2,2001976
- 9,9001977
- 4,501,1501978
- 3,362,2501979
- 17,4311980
- 22,3801981
- 10,0001982
- 1,8831986
- 151988
- 112,0301992
- 101995
- 112,4681996
- 293,1462000
- 132001
- 10,5512004
- 107,3542007
- 1632008
- 5,0062017
- 232019
- 612020
- 3,8432021
- 2072022
- 15,4982024
Stocking history
Showing 15 of 28 plants Showing 28 plants
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | Lone Star Bass | 15,428 | – | report |
| July 1, 2024 | Channel Catfish | 70 | – | report |
| July 1, 2022 | Largemouth Bass | 207 | – | report |
| July 1, 2021 | Channel Catfish | 3,843 | – | report |
| July 1, 2020 | Channel Catfish | 61 | – | report |
| July 1, 2019 | Channel Catfish | 23 | – | report |
| July 1, 2017 | Channel Catfish | 5,006 | – | report |
| July 1, 2008 | Channel Catfish | 163 | – | report |
| July 1, 2007 | Blue Catfish | 107,354 | – | report |
| July 1, 2004 | Channel Catfish | 10,551 | – | report |
| July 1, 2001 | Largemouth Bass | 13 | – | report |
| July 1, 2000 | Channel Catfish | 293,146 | – | report |
| July 1, 1996 | Largemouth Bass | 112,468 | – | report |
| July 1, 1995 | Largemouth Bass | 10 | – | report |
| July 1, 1992 | Largemouth Bass | 112,030 | – | report |
| July 1, 1988 | Blue Catfish | 15 | – | report |
| July 1, 1986 | Channel Catfish | 1,883 | – | report |
| July 1, 1982 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1981 | Channel Catfish | 22,380 | – | report |
| July 1, 1980 | Channel Catfish | 17,431 | – | report |
| July 1, 1979 | Walleye | 3,360,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1979 | Channel Catfish | 2,250 | – | report |
| July 1, 1978 | Walleye | 4,500,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1978 | Largemouth Bass | 1,150 | – | report |
| July 1, 1977 | Palmetto Bass | 9,900 | – | report |
| July 1, 1976 | Red Drum | 2,200 | – | report |
| July 1, 1975 | Palmetto Bass | 20,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1968 | Largemouth Bass | 300,000 | – | report |
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Species stocked here
- Largemouth Bass (8)
- Palmetto Bass (2)
- Red Drum (1)
- Walleye (2)
- Channel Catfish (12)
- Blue Catfish (2)
- Lone Star Bass (1)
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.