Season finished
Last stocked Thu, Jan 29, 2026
New dates appear here automatically when the next schedule is published.
At a glance
- Trout this season
- 900
- Species
- Rainbow trout
- Stocking dates listed
- 3
- Hatchery
- Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
- Bag limit
- 5 trout per day, no minimum length
All 2025-2026 stocking dates
| Date | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 25, 2025 | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Dec 19, 2025 | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Jan 29, 2026 | Scheduled |
From the official Texas Parks and Wildlife Department schedule, last checked 2026-11-03. Dates can change at short notice.
Other stocked waters in Athens
Tips for freshly stocked trout
- Go within a few days of a stocking. Stocked trout are easiest to catch before the crowds thin them out.
- Light line (4–6 lb) and small spinners work almost everywhere. Where bait is allowed, corn, salmon eggs or dough bait are simple and effective.
- Rainbow trout don't survive most Texas summers, so keeping your daily limit is encouraged.
- Bring a valid Texas fishing license unless you're exempt, and check the rules for this water before you keep fish.