Blue Catfish Fishing in Texas
Top 2 lakes ranked by stocking volume
Texas stocks blue catfish in 2 known waters, ranging from small impoundments to multi-thousand-acre reservoirs. The lakes below are sorted by recent stocking volume — quantity isn't everything, but it's a strong proxy for how much effort the state agency is putting into a given fishery.
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About Blue Catfish
Blues are the trophy catfish — 50-pound+ fish are common in southern reservoirs. Use heavy tackle and fresh cut bait.
Best seasons: summer, winter. Active water-temp range: 55–80°F.
Productive techniques
- fresh cut shad on circle hooks
- skipjack on Santee Cooper rigs
- drift fishing
Top Blue Catfish lakes in Texas
| Rank | Lake | County | Acres | Total stocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Texoma | Grayson | 89,000 | 4,823 |
| 2 | Toledo Bend Reservoir | Newton | 185,000 | 3,242 |
Gear for Blue Catfish
Tackle that consistently produces. Amazon Associate links — we earn from qualifying purchases.
- rod: Heavy 7'6" catfish rod
- reel: Heavy baitcasting reel
- rig: Santee Cooper rigs
- hook: Circle hooks 8/0
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