Fishing Lake Stamford

AKA: Stamford Reservoir

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Popular Fish Species Lake Stamford, TX

Lake Stamford Popular Fish - Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish Fishing

This year blue catfish are running in the big to monster size in Lake Stamford. Most of the local guides offer catfish trips, and big blues are the favorite target. Fishing for blue catfish is most often productive during spring through summer around any kind of structure. Blue catfish are primarily found in large rivers, along the main channels, in and around tributaries flowing into impoundments of major river systems. They tend to move upstream in the summer in search of cooler temperatures, and downstream in the winter in order to find warmer water.The river end of the lake is often the area where the bigger catfish are caught. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with cut bait or other popular catfish baits. Channel catfish are also available here for anglers to pursue.

Lake Stamford Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Lake Stamford is considered a good bass fishing lake by locals and tournament anglers alike. While fishing success can vary day to day, overall it's a good bass lake. Fishing for bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 4 pounds being caught.Bass often move shallow and become aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time. A history of careful fisheries management by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department has helped to maintain a good bass fishery for anglers.

White Bass Fishing

White bass are aggressive, hard-fighting and just plain fun to catch. Numerous successful spawn years have increased the population of white bass in Lake Stamford, and anglers can expect some great fishing this year. When fishing for white bass, the average fish is typically in the one- to two-pound range. These schooling fish tend to roam around the lake looking for ideal water conditions and baitfish. Look for them to generally be in 15 to 35 feet of water, whether they are hovering around the bottom or swimming in open water. Fish finders are the best way to locate big schools of white bass. Fish near the bottom at night with live bait. In spring, once the water temperature rises into the mid sixties, they move shallow into the backs of coves and creek channels to spawn. When white bass chase schools of bait near the surface, spinners, spoons and small crank baits work well. At this time anglers can fish from shore and often do quite well. Use lures that imitate baitfish, including small crankbaits, small jerkbaits, jigs and spoons.

Lake Stamford Fishing Video

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Guide to 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.

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. When full, the lake has over 60 miles of shoreline. 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 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.

Marinas

Lake Stamford Marina
120 Stamford Marina Dr
Haskell, TX 79521
325 773-2095