Fishing in
Texas
22,759 named waters · 0 stocked in the last 30 days
Lake Fork in East Texas has produced more double-digit largemouth bass than any other lake in the state, and it anchors a reputation for trophy bass fishing that draws anglers from across the country. The Texas Gulf Coast runs an entirely separate fishery for redfish and speckled trout on shallow flats from Port Arthur down to South Padre Island.
Texas holds 22,759 fishable waters on the books. TPWD has logged 405 stockings in the last year, led by rainbow trout. The biggest water in the state is Toledo Bend Reservoir at 165,599 acres.
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When does Texas stock?
Stocking peaks in January and December, going by every record on the books.
What you'll catch here
- Rainbow Trout12 waters
Freshest stockings
Full report →- Plum LakeRainbow TroutMar 8, 2026
- Ascarate LakeRainbow TroutMar 3, 2026
- Lakeside Park ReservoirRainbow TroutFeb 27, 2026
- Lakeside Park ReservoirRainbow TroutFeb 20, 2026
- Mesquite LakeRainbow TroutFeb 20, 2026
Most-stocked waters, last 12 months
- Mesquite Lake4× stocked
- Clear Fork Trinity River4× stocked
- Ascarate Lake4× stocked
- Plum Lake3× stocked
- Spring Park Lake2× stocked
- Llano River2× stocked
- Lobo Lake2× stocked
- South Llano River2× stocked
- Tyler State Park Lake2× stocked
- Beaver Pond Creek2× stocked
Biggest waters
- Toledo Bend Reservoir165,599 ac
- Sam Rayburn Reservoir111,759 ac
- Lake Livingston83,463 ac
- Falcon Reservoir80,555 ac
- Sabine Lake56,868 ac
- Lake Tawakoni37,480 ac
- Cedar Creek Reservoir32,711 ac
- Wright Patman Lake29,506 ac
Major rivers
- Rio Grandeorder 9 · ~17,263 cfs
- Brazos Riverorder 9 · ~5,501 cfs
- Snake Sloughorder 9 · ~1 cfs
- East Bay Bayouorder 8 · ~11,703 cfs
- Mud Bayouorder 8 · ~11,653 cfs
- Neches Riverorder 8 · ~10,147 cfs
- Trinity Riverorder 8 · ~8,723 cfs
- Angelina Riverorder 8 · ~3,667 cfs
Waters by county
All counties →Hudspeth (450) · Webb (324) · Montgomery (320) · Brazoria (244) · Houston (243) · Leon (238) · Liberty (227) · Smith (225) · Wood (215) · Henderson (209) · Cherokee (207) · Walker (202) · Harris (201) · Montague (199) · Rusk (196) · Collin (194) · Culberson (189) · Angelina (188) · Zavala (186) · Navarro (186) · Erath (181) · Ellis (181) · Jasper (180) · McMullen (179) · San Saba (178) · Anderson (176) · Van Zandt (171) · Newton (168) · Coleman (167) · McLennan (167)
Seasons, limits, and rules are Texas's call — read the official regulations and buy your license from the state, not a middleman. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
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Texas fishing — FAQ
Where does Texas stock fish?+
TPWD logged 405 stockings across Texas in the last year, led by rainbow trout. Browse the map and most-stocked waters above for exact locations.
When does Texas stock fish?+
Stocking in Texas peaks in January and December, going by every record on the books. See each water's page for its own seasonality.
Do I need a license to fish in Texas?+
Yes — Texas requires a fishing license for most anglers. Buy one from the state agency and check current seasons and limits before you go.
How many fishable waters are in Texas?+
Texas has 22,759 named fishable waters mapped on FishableWaters, from stocked reservoirs to wild streams.