Woodlawn fishing

Fishing at Woodlawn is on a natural lake, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Warmouth, Hybrid Sunfish, Bluegill, and Lone Star Bass. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1966, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

49

Since 1966

Species recorded

6

Elevation

672.1 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Woodlawn?
Fishing Woodlawn is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 25 of 49 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 4 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2025. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2022. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2020. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. 2 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Woodlawn stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 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 29 years between 1966 and 2026.
How do you get on Woodlawn?
Shore fishing is available and no fee is required. The nearest town is San Antonio. Facilities include dock. Woodlawn Lake Park in San Antonio offers free non-motorized paddling (no permit needed) and fishing from a dock on the lake's western shore, where an outfitter rents kayaks, canoes and paddleboards. The lake is roughly 6 to 9 feet deep at its deepest points.

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
San Antonio
Shore access
Yes
Fee required
No
Facilities
dock

Woodlawn Lake Park in San Antonio offers free non-motorized paddling (no permit needed) and fishing from a dock on the lake's western shore, where an outfitter rents kayaks, canoes and paddleboards. The lake is roughly 6 to 9 feet deep at its deepest points.

Sources: mysanantonio.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , mysanantonio.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , mysanantonio.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , mysanantonio.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , mysanantonio.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , mysanantonio.com, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Woodlawn 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 29 years between 1966 and 2026.

Fish at Woodlawn

Fishing Woodlawn is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 25 of 49 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 4 more.

Channel Catfish 25 plants
Plants
25 of 49
Last stocked
July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 11 plants
Plants
11 of 49
Last stocked
July 1, 2022

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Bluegill 8 plants
Plants
8 of 49
Last stocked
July 1, 2020

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Lone Star Bass 3 plants
Plants
3 of 49
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Hybrid Sunfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 49
Last stocked
July 1, 1974

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Warmouth 1 plant
Plants
1 of 49
Last stocked
July 1, 1967

Fish stocked per year

  • 10,0001966
  • 9,0001967
  • 12,5001971
  • 12,0001974
  • 1,9601979
  • 8,3781982
  • 1,4851983
  • 4,1001984
  • 1,8501986
  • 3,7051991
  • 1,0351992
  • 26,8282001
  • 19,6072002
  • 20,1612003
  • 5,0352004
  • 1,1492005
  • 1,1472006
  • 8052007
  • 1,1472008
  • 1,3902009
  • 1,1712010
  • 1,1532011
  • 1,1522012
  • 1,2252013
  • 1,1482014
  • 19,7862020
  • 1,1522021
  • 8,2842022
  • 1,1472023
  • 4,8492024
  • 5,4352025
  • 4,7322026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 4,732 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 4,080 – report
July 1, 2025 Channel Catfish 1,355 – report
July 1, 2024 Lone Star Bass 3,700 – report
July 1, 2024 Channel Catfish 1,149 – report
July 1, 2023 Channel Catfish 1,147 – report
July 1, 2022 Largemouth Bass 4,097 – report
July 1, 2022 Channel Catfish 4,187 – report
July 1, 2021 Channel Catfish 1,152 – report
July 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 3,990 – report
July 1, 2020 Bluegill 15,796 – report
July 1, 2014 Channel Catfish 1,148 – report
July 1, 2013 Channel Catfish 1,225 – report
July 1, 2012 Channel Catfish 1,152 – report
July 1, 2011 Channel Catfish 1,153 – report
July 1, 2010 Channel Catfish 1,171 – report
July 1, 2009 Channel Catfish 1,390 – report
July 1, 2008 Channel Catfish 1,147 – report
July 1, 2007 Channel Catfish 805 – report
July 1, 2006 Channel Catfish 1,147 – report
July 1, 2005 Channel Catfish 1,149 – report
July 1, 2004 Largemouth Bass 3,889 – report
July 1, 2004 Channel Catfish 1,146 – report
July 1, 2003 Bluegill 19,001 – report
July 1, 2003 Channel Catfish 1,160 – report
July 1, 2002 Bluegill 18,269 – report
July 1, 2002 Channel Catfish 1,338 – report
July 1, 2001 Bluegill 22,959 – report
July 1, 2001 Channel Catfish 3,869 – report
July 1, 1992 Channel Catfish 1,035 – report
July 1, 1991 Largemouth Bass 3,705 – report
July 1, 1986 Bluegill 1,850 – report
July 1, 1984 Bluegill 1,850 – report
July 1, 1984 Largemouth Bass 2,250 – report
July 1, 1983 Bluegill 285 – report
July 1, 1983 Largemouth Bass 1,200 – report
July 1, 1982 Bluegill 5,278 – report
July 1, 1982 Largemouth Bass 1,900 – report
July 1, 1982 Channel Catfish 1,200 – report
July 1, 1979 Channel Catfish 1,960 – report
July 1, 1974 Hybrid Sunfish 4,000 – report
July 1, 1974 Largemouth Bass 4,000 – report
July 1, 1974 Channel Catfish 4,000 – report
July 1, 1971 Largemouth Bass 12,500 – report
July 1, 1967 Largemouth Bass 4,000 – report
July 1, 1967 Warmouth 4,000 – report
July 1, 1967 Channel Catfish 1,000 – report
July 1, 1966 Largemouth Bass 6,500 – report
July 1, 1966 Channel Catfish 3,500 – 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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