Guide To Fishing At Lake Stamford

AKA: Stamford Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, white crappie, bluegill, white bass, hybrid striped bass and longnose gar at Stamford Lake in Central Texas.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
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Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
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Lake Stamford, located in West Texas, is a hidden gem for fishing enthusiasts seeking a rewarding angling experience. The lake offers excellent fishing opportunities, attracting anglers of all levels. Largemouth bass is the prized target for many fishermen at Lake Stamford. With its submerged structure, rocky shorelines, and abundant cover, the lake provides an ideal habitat for bass, making it a favored spot for bass fishing enthusiasts. Anglers can also target other popular species such as crappie, catfish, and sunfish, ensuring a diverse and exciting fishing adventure.

Boating is a favored activity on Lake Stamford, as the lake's calm waters and scenic surroundings make it an ideal setting for water-based fun. Whether it's leisurely cruising, water skiing, or fishing from a boat, there is ample space for boaters to indulge in their favorite activities. Lake Stamford features boat ramps, ensuring easy access for boating enthusiasts. The serene ambiance and picturesque landscapes of the lake create a delightful environment for boating adventures.

Camping is a popular pastime at Lake Stamford, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area and enjoy a peaceful retreat. The lake provides several campgrounds, accommodating both tent and RV campers. Campers can relax amidst the serene ambiance, enjoy nature walks, and spend evenings by campfires beneath the starry sky. Camping at Lake Stamford allows visitors to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life and reconnect with the tranquility of the outdoors.

Lake Stamford offers a well-rounded recreational experience, combining exceptional fishing prospects, boating adventures, and camping facilities. Whether you're an avid angler, a boating enthusiast, or a nature lover seeking a tranquil escape, Lake Stamford provides a serene haven where you can connect with nature, indulge in outdoor activities, and create lasting memories amidst the beauty of West Texas.

With water levels that fluctuate drastically, Lake Stamford (Stamford Reservoir) can be a new challenge each time you fish it. This 5,000-acre lake in the north-central part of the state, at Stamford, has populations of catfish, bass, crappie, gar, bluegill, white bass and hybrid stripers. Crappie are a steady standby here, always relating to timber, brush or drop offs - depth varies with season. Bass move shallow in spring and fall, hanging around vegetation, then move deeper in summer and winter where they can be found on points, islands, humps, ledges and creek channels. Excellent boat ramps facilitate launching of big pleasure boats and pontoons to smaller fishing boats. Campgrounds around the lake provide access to the shoreline for bank fishing and portage of canoes and kayaks.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Stamford

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Lake Stamford Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Lake Stamford Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Crappie Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and graves parking.

Silo Scott Memorial Park Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, northwest side, off Anchor Lane, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.