Woodson fishing

Fishing at Woodson is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Fathead Minnow, Crappie, Sunfish, and Bluegill. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 1973, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie.

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

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 4 plants
Plants
4 of 16
Last stocked
July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Bluegill 3 plants
Plants
3 of 16
Last stocked
July 1, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Crappie 1 plant
Plants
1 of 16
Last stocked
July 1, 2015

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Fathead Minnow 1 plant
Plants
1 of 16
Last stocked
July 1, 2015

Seasons and rigs are on the Fathead Minnow guide.

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

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
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.

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