SAN ANGELO, TX – O.C. Fisher Reservoir received a significant boost in aquatic life with the recent release of 2,500 channel catfish by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries San Angelo District.
This restocking, completed on Nov. 5, marks an initial step in revitalizing the reservoir’s fish population after a period of severe drought.
According to the Inland Fisheries San Angelo District, more fish were added following this initial release. O.C. Fisher is currently 840 acres in size, standing 15 feet higher than three months ago. The rise in water level is attributed to recent rains that helped improve conditions but also brought challenges. Previously, low oxygen levels due to decaying organic material in floodwaters made the reservoir unsuitable for sustaining fish populations.
On Oct. 1, an electrofishing survey conducted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department found oxygen levels in the reservoir at 3 parts per million (ppm), below the 4 ppm minimum required for aquatic life. Despite this, dissolved oxygen levels have shown gradual improvement, prompting the recent restocking efforts as conditions become viable.
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