Brooks County · lake · 16 acres · seasonal
Mesquite Lake
Stocked 4× since 2025 · TPWD
Mesquite Lake is a lake in Brooks County, Texas, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Feb 20, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from TPWD; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
103°
78°
19 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
102°
79°
19 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
103°
79°
19 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Feb 20 | Rainbow Trout | 790 | ||
| Jan 22 | Rainbow Trout | 790 | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Dec 23 | Rainbow Trout | 790 | ||
| Nov 26 | Rainbow Trout | 790 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Burro Lake0.9 mi
- Cibolo Creek3.3 mi
- La Hedionda Lake3.8 mi
- Hauser Lake3.9 mi
- Laguna Madre5.8 mi
- Arroyo Baluarte6.7 mi
- Laguna Salada7.3 mi
- Cayetano Lake8.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official TX regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Mesquite Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Mesquite Lake?+
Mesquite Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Brooks County, Texas, most recently on Feb 20, 2026 by TPWD. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Mesquite Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at Mesquite Lake peaks in January, February, November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Mesquite Lake?+
Yes — Texas requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Mesquite Lake?+
Mesquite Lake is a lake in Brooks County, Texas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: TPWD · updated Feb 20, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.