Texas Fish Stocking
Agency: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
| Annual stocking count | data pending verification |
|---|---|
| Source | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) — Inland Fisheries stocking reports. |
| Species stocked | Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Red Drum, Striped Bass |
The annual stocking total for Texas is not yet verified by FishFig.TPWD reports stocking tens of millions of fish annually — including channel catfish, rainbow trout (winter), Florida-strain largemouth bass, red drum, and striped bass — across public waters and coastal systems. A precise annual total is pending verification; see TPWD Inland Fisheries stocking reports.
Top stocked waters
| Water | Note |
|---|---|
| Lake Fork | Largemouth bass; trophy fishery. |
| Toledo Bend | Bass and crappie; shared with Louisiana. |
| Lake Texoma | Striped bass (shared with OK). |
| Texas coastal bays | Red drum stocking. |
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