Whitney fishing

Fishing at Whitney is on a reservoir, stocked with Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Striped Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, and 1 more. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 1966, most often in July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

88

Since 1966

Species recorded

7

Elevation

529.4 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Whitney?
Fishing Whitney is most likely to be for Striped Bass. Striped Bass accounts for 48 of 88 plants on record, ahead of Smallmouth Bass and 5 more. Striped Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2004. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2025. 3 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Whitney stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 1966, 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 10 years between 1966 and 2026.
How do you get on Whitney?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Whitney. Facilities include camping. The Army Corps of Engineers operates several major parks on Lake Whitney with launch ramps and good camping, picnicking and fishing facilities. Lake Whitney State Park also has excellent facilities, and several private marinas add more ramps and camping.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Whitney
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
camping

The Army Corps of Engineers operates several major parks on Lake Whitney with launch ramps and good camping, picnicking and fishing facilities. Lake Whitney State Park also has excellent facilities, and several private marinas add more ramps and camping.

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

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How Whitney 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 10 years between 1966 and 2026.

Fish at Whitney

Fishing Whitney is most likely to be for Striped Bass. Striped Bass accounts for 48 of 88 plants on record, ahead of Smallmouth Bass and 5 more.

Striped Bass 48 plants
Plants
48 of 88
Last stocked
July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Striped Bass guide.

Smallmouth Bass 27 plants
Plants
27 of 88
Last stocked
July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Largemouth Bass 8 plants
Plants
8 of 88
Last stocked
July 1, 2004

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Lone Star Bass 2 plants
Plants
2 of 88
Last stocked
July 1, 2025
Blue Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 88
Last stocked
July 1, 1966

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Bluegill 1 plant
Plants
1 of 88
Last stocked
July 1, 2005

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Channel Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 88
Last stocked
July 1, 1970

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 288,0001966
  • 250,0001968
  • 350,0001969
  • 61,0001970
  • 220,0001971
  • 267,7111973
  • 229,2911974
  • 17,0901975
  • 232,1231976
  • 65,4001983
  • 587,0861984
  • 578,3571985
  • 655,1651986
  • 358,7571987
  • 235,9001988
  • 235,9231989
  • 240,2191990
  • 331,8271991
  • 152,4141992
  • 710,8921994
  • 278,2361995
  • 446,3391996
  • 949,8911997
  • 498,8681998
  • 587,7021999
  • 1,066,4492000
  • 1,400,0002001
  • 353,5872002
  • 984,0512003
  • 679,7712004
  • 346,7462005
  • 322,5322006
  • 495,0152007
  • 332,2622008
  • 543,8462009
  • 637,4622010
  • 134,7222011
  • 852,0462013
  • 380,6412014
  • 325,0282015
  • 103,8412016
  • 1,028,3812017
  • 1,006,1852018
  • 191,8482019
  • 30,3092020
  • 870,0882021
  • 321,9502022
  • 330,3332023
  • 594,6102024
  • 1,038,3452025
  • 250,0222026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Smallmouth Bass 53 – report
July 1, 2026 Striped Bass 249,969 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 239,032 – report
July 1, 2025 Smallmouth Bass 17,980 – report
July 1, 2025 Smallmouth Bass 101 – report
July 1, 2025 Striped Bass 299,251 – report
July 1, 2025 Striped Bass 481,981 – report
July 1, 2024 Lone Star Bass 236,568 – report
July 1, 2024 Smallmouth Bass 187,288 – report
July 1, 2024 Striped Bass 170,754 – report
July 1, 2023 Smallmouth Bass 9,230 – report
July 1, 2023 Smallmouth Bass 200,822 – report
July 1, 2023 Striped Bass 120,281 – report
July 1, 2022 Smallmouth Bass 11,250 – report
July 1, 2022 Smallmouth Bass 102,890 – report
July 1, 2022 Smallmouth Bass 88 – report
July 1, 2022 Striped Bass 207,722 – report
July 1, 2021 Smallmouth Bass 70,927 – report
July 1, 2021 Smallmouth Bass 97 – report
July 1, 2021 Striped Bass 468,325 – report
July 1, 2021 Striped Bass 330,739 – report
July 1, 2020 Smallmouth Bass 30,309 – report
July 1, 2019 Striped Bass 191,848 – report
July 1, 2018 Striped Bass 1,006,185 – report
July 1, 2017 Striped Bass 688,065 – report
July 1, 2017 Striped Bass 340,316 – report
July 1, 2016 Striped Bass 103,841 – report
July 1, 2015 Striped Bass 325,028 – report
July 1, 2014 Striped Bass 380,641 – report
July 1, 2013 Striped Bass 614,994 – report
July 1, 2013 Striped Bass 237,052 – report
July 1, 2011 Smallmouth Bass 134,722 – report
July 1, 2010 Smallmouth Bass 73,644 – report
July 1, 2010 Striped Bass 415,763 – report
July 1, 2010 Striped Bass 148,055 – report
July 1, 2009 Striped Bass 543,846 – report
July 1, 2008 Striped Bass 332,262 – report
July 1, 2007 Striped Bass 495,015 – report
July 1, 2006 Striped Bass 322,532 – report
July 1, 2005 Bluegill 13,747 – report
July 1, 2005 Striped Bass 332,999 – report
July 1, 2004 Largemouth Bass 589,978 – report
July 1, 2004 Smallmouth Bass 5,609 – report
July 1, 2004 Striped Bass 84,184 – report
July 1, 2003 Largemouth Bass 760,159 – report
July 1, 2003 Striped Bass 223,892 – report
July 1, 2002 Striped Bass 353,587 – report
July 1, 2001 Striped Bass 1,400,000 – report
July 1, 2000 Smallmouth Bass 589,849 – report
July 1, 2000 Striped Bass 476,600 – report
July 1, 1999 Smallmouth Bass 351,302 – report
July 1, 1999 Striped Bass 236,400 – report
July 1, 1998 Smallmouth Bass 353,100 – report
July 1, 1998 Striped Bass 145,768 – report
July 1, 1997 Smallmouth Bass 714,665 – report
July 1, 1997 Striped Bass 235,226 – report
July 1, 1996 Smallmouth Bass 333,282 – report
July 1, 1996 Striped Bass 113,057 – report
July 1, 1995 Smallmouth Bass 40,670 – report
July 1, 1995 Striped Bass 237,566 – report
July 1, 1994 Smallmouth Bass 262,402 – report
July 1, 1994 Striped Bass 448,490 – report
July 1, 1992 Smallmouth Bass 29,253 – report
July 1, 1992 Striped Bass 123,161 – report
July 1, 1991 Striped Bass 331,827 – report
July 1, 1990 Striped Bass 240,219 – report
July 1, 1989 Striped Bass 235,923 – report
July 1, 1988 Striped Bass 235,900 – report
July 1, 1987 Striped Bass 358,757 – report
July 1, 1986 Largemouth Bass 151,900 – report
July 1, 1986 Smallmouth Bass 149,135 – report
July 1, 1986 Striped Bass 354,130 – report
July 1, 1985 Largemouth Bass 204,099 – report
July 1, 1985 Smallmouth Bass 202,143 – report
July 1, 1985 Striped Bass 172,115 – report
July 1, 1984 Smallmouth Bass 235,505 – report
July 1, 1984 Striped Bass 351,581 – report
July 1, 1983 Smallmouth Bass 65,400 – report
July 1, 1976 Striped Bass 232,123 – report
July 1, 1975 Striped Bass 17,090 – report
July 1, 1974 Striped Bass 229,291 – report
July 1, 1973 Striped Bass 267,711 – report
July 1, 1971 Largemouth Bass 220,000 – report
July 1, 1970 Channel Catfish 61,000 – report
July 1, 1969 Largemouth Bass 350,000 – report
July 1, 1968 Largemouth Bass 250,000 – report
July 1, 1966 Largemouth Bass 280,000 – report
July 1, 1966 Blue Catfish 8,000 – 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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