What fish are at Wright Patman?

Fishing Wright Patman is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 9 of 22 plants on record, ahead of Palmetto Bass and 3 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2008. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2002. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2023. Paddlefish was last stocked July 1, 1994. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

Wright Patman fishing

Fishing at Wright Patman is on a reservoir, stocked with Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Paddlefish, Palmetto Bass, and Lone Star Bass. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1974, most often in July. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

Last stocked

July 1, 2023

Plants on record

Since 1974

Species recorded

Elevation

223.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Wright Patman?: Fishing Wright Patman is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 9 of 22 plants on record, ahead of Palmetto Bass and 3 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2008. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2002. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2023. Paddlefish was last stocked July 1, 1994. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
When is Wright Patman stocked?: Last stocked July 1, 2023. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1974, 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 35 years between 1974 and 2023.
How do you get on Wright Patman?: There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Texarkana. Facilities include camping. Wright Patman Lake has more than a dozen public access points ringing the reservoir, including Atlanta State Park and several marinas (Big Creek, Kelly Creek) and county parks, giving boaters a wide choice of ramps around the lake.
Which lakes near Wright Patman were stocked more recently?: Daingerfield State Park (31 mi), Welsh (36.1 mi), and Lake O` the Pines (37.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Daingerfield State Park is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Lone Star Bass, Welsh is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Lone Star Bass, and Lake O` the Pines is also stocked with Palmetto Bass, Largemouth Bass, Paddlefish, and Lone Star Bass.

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Texarkana
Boat ramp: Yes
Facilities: camping

Wright Patman Lake has more than a dozen public access points ringing the reservoir, including Atlanta State Park and several marinas (Big Creek, Kelly Creek) and county parks, giving boaters a wide choice of ramps around the lake.

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How Wright Patman 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 35 years between 1974 and 2023.

Daingerfield State Park (31 mi), Welsh (36.1 mi), and Lake O` the Pines (37.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Daingerfield State Park is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Lone Star Bass, Welsh is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Lone Star Bass, and Lake O` the Pines is also stocked with Palmetto Bass, Largemouth Bass, Paddlefish, and Lone Star Bass.

Fish at Wright Patman

Fishing Wright Patman is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 9 of 22 plants on record, ahead of Palmetto Bass and 3 more.

Largemouth Bass 9 plants

Plants: 9 of 22
Last stocked: July 1, 2008

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Palmetto Bass 7 plants

Plants: 7 of 22
Last stocked: July 1, 2002

Lone Star Bass 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 22
Last stocked: July 1, 2023

Paddlefish 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 22
Last stocked: July 1, 1994

Seasons and rigs are on the Paddlefish guide.

Walleye 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 22
Last stocked: July 1, 1975

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fish stocked per year

334,3171974
338,0001975
295,4601978
500,4271991
511,7091992
720,5281994
530,5411995
152,2711996
105,2741997
184,5641998
91,2541999
600,6722002
500,2402003
503,5092008
285,5502023

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 2023	Lone Star Bass	74,415	–	report
July 1, 2023	Lone Star Bass	211,135	–	report
July 1, 2008	Largemouth Bass	503,509	–	report
July 1, 2003	Largemouth Bass	500,240	–	report
July 1, 2002	Largemouth Bass	500,228	–	report
July 1, 2002	Palmetto Bass	100,444	–	report
July 1, 1999	Palmetto Bass	91,254	–	report
July 1, 1998	Palmetto Bass	184,564	–	report
July 1, 1997	Palmetto Bass	105,274	–	report
July 1, 1996	Palmetto Bass	152,271	–	report
July 1, 1995	Palmetto Bass	530,541	–	report
July 1, 1994	Largemouth Bass	106,524	–	report
July 1, 1994	Largemouth Bass	400,854	–	report
July 1, 1994	Palmetto Bass	208,174	–	report
July 1, 1994	Paddlefish	4,976	–	report
July 1, 1992	Largemouth Bass	499,718	–	report
July 1, 1992	Paddlefish	11,991	–	report
July 1, 1991	Largemouth Bass	419,682	–	report
July 1, 1991	Largemouth Bass	80,745	–	report
July 1, 1978	Largemouth Bass	295,460	–	report
July 1, 1975	Walleye	338,000	–	report
July 1, 1974	Walleye	334,317	–	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.