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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State agency & contact
Licenses, regulations, and stocking are set by the agency below. When FishFig can’t verify a figure, contact them directly.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
Phone512-389-4800
Address4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX 78744
EmailGeneral inquiries: call 512-389-4800 or 800-792-1112, or use the contact form on the agency website (tpwd.texas.gov); no single central public email is published.
Websitetpwd.texas.gov
FishFig is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Verify every figure with the agency before purchasing a license, keeping fish, or relying on stocking data.