Last stocked
July 1, 2025
Plants on record
16
Since 1973
Species recorded
6
Elevation
1,232.2 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at Woodson?
- Fishing Woodson is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 6 of 16 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 4 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2025. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2025. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2025. Crappie was last stocked July 1, 2015. 2 more species are on the stocking report.
- When is Woodson stocked?
- Last stocked July 1, 2025. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1973, 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 46 years between 1973 and 2025.
- How do you get on Woodson?
- There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Woodson. Lake Woodson is a small reservoir on Kings Creek near the town of Woodson, with a public, TPWD-managed boat ramp off Hill Street. It's a beginner-friendly spot for kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding as well as fishing.
- Which lakes near Woodson were stocked more recently?
- Hubbard Creek Reservoir (15.6 mi) and Daniel (28.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Hubbard Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish and Daniel is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Bluegill.
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Woodson
- Boat ramp
- Yes
Lake Woodson is a small reservoir on Kings Creek near the town of Woodson, with a public, TPWD-managed boat ramp off Hill Street. It's a beginner-friendly spot for kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding as well as fishing.
Sources: snoflo.org, accessed September 23, 2026 , boatrampfinder.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , thepaddlinghub.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , boatrampfinder.com, accessed September 23, 2026
How Woodson 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 46 years between 1973 and 2025.
Hubbard Creek Reservoir (15.6 mi) and Daniel (28.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Hubbard Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish and Daniel is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Bluegill.
Fish at Woodson
Fishing Woodson is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 6 of 16 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 4 more.
Largemouth Bass 6 plants
- Plants
- 6 of 16
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2025
Channel Catfish 4 plants
- Plants
- 4 of 16
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2025
Bluegill 3 plants
- Plants
- 3 of 16
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2025
Crappie 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 16
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2015
Fathead Minnow 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 16
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2015
Sunfish 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 16
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2015
Fish stocked per year
- 2,5001973
- 16,0221996
- 16,0001998
- 1,0672015
- 47,4012016
- 47,7052017
- 50,2432025
Stocking history
Showing 15 of 16 plants Showing 16 plants
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 19,165 | – | report |
| July 1, 2025 | Bluegill | 15,692 | – | report |
| July 1, 2025 | Channel Catfish | 15,386 | – | report |
| July 1, 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 16,725 | – | report |
| July 1, 2017 | Bluegill | 15,380 | – | report |
| July 1, 2017 | Channel Catfish | 15,600 | – | report |
| July 1, 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 15,653 | – | report |
| July 1, 2016 | Bluegill | 16,030 | – | report |
| July 1, 2016 | Channel Catfish | 15,718 | – | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Sunfish | 48 | – | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Crappie | 19 | – | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Fathead Minnow | 1,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1998 | Largemouth Bass | 16,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1996 | Largemouth Bass | 16,022 | – | report |
| July 1, 1973 | Largemouth Bass | 500 | – | report |
| July 1, 1973 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | – | 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.