Worth Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Worth Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Palmetto Bass, Threadfin Shad, Blue Catfish, and 1 more. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1967, most often in July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Last stocked

July 1, 2023

Plants on record

21

Since 1967

Species recorded

7

Elevation

592.9 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Worth Reservoir?
Fishing Worth Reservoir is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 13 of 21 plants on record, ahead of Palmetto Bass and 5 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2017. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 1981. Blue Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1990. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1972. 3 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Worth Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2023. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1967, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2023 it was July 1, 2023, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 37 years between 1967 and 2023.
How do you get on Worth Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Fort Worth. Four City of Fort Worth parks (Arrow 'S', Fort Worth Nature Center, Casino Beach, Sunset Park) provide boat ramps on Lake Worth; all charge a launch fee, and camping is not allowed anywhere on the lake. The Nature Center ramp is kayak/canoe launch only. Zebra mussels are present.
Which lakes near Worth Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Eagle Mountain Reservoir (8 mi), Benbrook Reservoir (12.5 mi), Weatherford (13.3 mi), and Sunshine Lake (21.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Eagle Mountain Reservoir is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, Threadfin Shad, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, Benbrook Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Palmetto Bass, Threadfin Shad, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, Weatherford is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Threadfin Shad, and Lone Star Bass, and Sunshine Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Threadfin Shad, and Blue Catfish.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Fort Worth
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes

Four City of Fort Worth parks (Arrow 'S', Fort Worth Nature Center, Casino Beach, Sunset Park) provide boat ramps on Lake Worth; all charge a launch fee, and camping is not allowed anywhere on the lake. The Nature Center ramp is kayak/canoe launch only. Zebra mussels are present.

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 Worth Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2023 it was July 1, 2023, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 37 years between 1967 and 2023.

Eagle Mountain Reservoir (8 mi), Benbrook Reservoir (12.5 mi), Weatherford (13.3 mi), and Sunshine Lake (21.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Eagle Mountain Reservoir is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, Threadfin Shad, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, Benbrook Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Palmetto Bass, Threadfin Shad, Blue Catfish, and Lone Star Bass, Weatherford is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Threadfin Shad, and Lone Star Bass, and Sunshine Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Threadfin Shad, and Blue Catfish.

Fish at Worth Reservoir

Fishing Worth Reservoir is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 13 of 21 plants on record, ahead of Palmetto Bass and 5 more.

Largemouth Bass 13 plants
Plants
13 of 21
Last stocked
July 1, 2017

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Palmetto Bass 3 plants
Plants
3 of 21
Last stocked
July 1, 1981
Blue Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 21
Last stocked
July 1, 1990

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Channel Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 21
Last stocked
July 1, 1972

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 21
Last stocked
July 1, 1972

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 21
Last stocked
July 1, 2023
Threadfin Shad 1 plant
Plants
1 of 21
Last stocked
July 1, 1984

Fish stocked per year

  • 200,0001967
  • 200,0001969
  • 50,0001971
  • 50,0001972
  • 150,0121975
  • 12,6661978
  • 1,093,0001979
  • 851980
  • 948,5501981
  • 1,0001984
  • 36,4651990
  • 178,1731991
  • 178,6061994
  • 179,2091999
  • 173,9822011
  • 189,0002012
  • 173,2002013
  • 95,5342016
  • 91,3222017
  • 83,6402023

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2023 Lone Star Bass 83,640 – report
July 1, 2017 Largemouth Bass 91,322 – report
July 1, 2016 Largemouth Bass 95,534 – report
July 1, 2013 Largemouth Bass 173,200 – report
July 1, 2012 Largemouth Bass 189,000 – report
July 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 173,982 – report
July 1, 1999 Largemouth Bass 179,209 – report
July 1, 1994 Largemouth Bass 178,606 – report
July 1, 1991 Largemouth Bass 178,173 – report
July 1, 1990 Blue Catfish 36,465 – report
July 1, 1984 Threadfin Shad 1,000 – report
July 1, 1981 Palmetto Bass 948,550 – report
July 1, 1980 Largemouth Bass 85 – report
July 1, 1979 Palmetto Bass 1,093,000 – report
July 1, 1978 Palmetto Bass 12,666 – report
July 1, 1975 Largemouth Bass 150,012 – report
July 1, 1972 Hybrid Sunfish 15,000 – report
July 1, 1972 Channel Catfish 35,000 – report
July 1, 1971 Largemouth Bass 50,000 – report
July 1, 1969 Largemouth Bass 200,000 – report
July 1, 1967 Largemouth Bass 200,000 – 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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