Texas Trout Stocking Schedule
Normalized public-agency records with timing guidance and official source links.
Quick answer: Texas trout stocking timing varies by waterbody. Rainbow trout run from late fall into early spring, while Neighborhood Fishin' alternates catfish and trout by season. Most reservoir and coastal fingerlings follow hatchery production cycles. Our latest normalized snapshot shows 0 reported trout stocking rows during the past 30 days (196 in the trailing 24 months). Data was retrieved July 19, 2026 from Texas Parks and Wildlife Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule; confirm current conditions with the official report.
Best time to go
Catchable trout are often most active in the first week after stocking, especially near release points and along shorelines.
Typical window after a catchable plant: 1–7 days
Find recently stocked waters near you →Recent trout stockings
| Date | Waterbody | Species | Count | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | Pittsburg City Lake (Fair Park City Pond) | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | Agency |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Caruth Park (University Park) CFL | Rainbow Trout | 800 | Agency |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Copperas Cove City | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Agency |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Murphy City Hall Pond | Rainbow Trout | 2,937 | Agency |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Pebblebrook Community Park Pond | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | Agency |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Lockhart City #1 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | Agency |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Teague Park | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | Agency |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Frontier Park Pond (Community Park, Prosper) | Rainbow Trout | 2,969 | Agency |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Samuell Farm Pond #4 | Rainbow Trout | 1,750 | Agency |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Seymour Pond North | Rainbow Trout | 100 | Agency |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Bear Creek Park (Keller) - CFL | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | Agency |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Carver Park Lake - CFL | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | Agency |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Pear Trees Pond | Rainbow Trout | 300 | Agency |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Peavine Pinion Pond - Sulphur Springs City Park | Rainbow Trout | 1,750 | Agency |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Randol Mill Duck Pond | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Agency |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Haskell City Park - CFL | Rainbow Trout | 276 | Agency |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Lake Highlands North Park | Rainbow Trout | 500 | Agency |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Cedar Hill State Park Perch Pond | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Agency |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Landmark Inn State Park (Mill Tailrace) | Rainbow Trout | 750 | Agency |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Towne Lake | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | Agency |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Warren Park Lake | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | Agency |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Bridge Bob's Pond | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | Agency |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Doornbos Park | Rainbow Trout | 500 | Agency |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Llano River (Grenwelge Park) | Rainbow Trout | 1,750 | Agency |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Splash Park Pond (Royse City) | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Agency |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Eagle Pass City Lake- 2 (CFL) | Rainbow Trout | 500 | Agency |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Harry Myers Park SE Pond (Rockwall) | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Agency |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Harry Myers Park SW Pond (Rockwall) | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Agency |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Adam Orgain Park Pond | Rainbow Trout | 1,225 | Agency |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Jasper City Park Pond | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | Agency |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Lakeside Park Pond | Rainbow Trout | 769 | Agency |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Mont Belvieu City Park | Rainbow Trout | 2,250 | Agency |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Blue Hole Park Lake (CFL) | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | Agency |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Earl Scott Pond | Rainbow Trout | 350 | Agency |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Springfield (Fort Parker State Park Lake) | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Agency |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Clear Fork Creek (Lockhart State Park) | Rainbow Trout | 300 | Agency |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Lake Dabney | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Agency |
| Jan 22, 2026 | George Bush Park (Delta Lake) | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Agency |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Trinity Park Clear Fork Trinity River | Rainbow Trout | 2,753 | Agency |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Cy Miller Pond | Rainbow Trout | 378 | Agency |
FAQ
When are trout stocked in Texas?
Rainbow trout run from late fall into early spring, while Neighborhood Fishin' alternates catfish and trout by season. Most reservoir and coastal fingerlings follow hatchery production cycles. Recent normalized rows: 0 in the last 30 days.
How soon after trout stocking should you fish?
Catchable trout are often most active in the first week after stocking, especially near release points and along shorelines. Typical window: 1–7 days.
Where is the official Texas stocking report?
Use Texas public-water stocking reports from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. This page is a dated research snapshot, not a live agency feed.
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