Fishing in Collin County, Texas
Lakes, river access and bait shops in Collin County.
- 18access points
- 2lakes
- 44.5sq mi of water
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Fishing in Collin County, Texas
Inside the Prairies & Lakes region of Texas, Collin County spans 841 square miles of land and 44.5 square miles of water.
TPWD manages fisheries data for Lake Ray Hubbard and Lake Lavon inside the county.
The county holds 18 public access points mapped by TPWD, with 18 at lakes and 0 on moving water.
This site has town pages for Allen, Anna, Celina, Frisco and McKinney.
Sources for Collin County: US Census 2024 Gazetteer and the TPWD public water access layer (2021-08-27).
Where to get on the water in Collin County
Every mapped public access point in Collin County; each dot names its water.
- Lake Lavon16 access points in Collin County
- lake Lavon2 access points in Collin County
Collin County access list: TPWD public water access layer, checked October 2026.
Buying bait in Collin County
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Celinasporting goods, Celina, (903) 228-2830
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Fairviewsporting goods, Fairview, (972) 633-4100
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Friscosporting goods, Frisco, (214) 436-5920
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Friscosporting goods, Frisco, (469) 296-1076
- Academy Sports + Outdoors McKinneysporting goods, McKinney, (469) 952-5700
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Planosporting goods, Plano, (972) 633-4100
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Planosporting goods, Plano, (972) 473-6400
- Anchor Bay Marinamarina, Wylie, (972) 429-1852
- Bass Pro Shops Allen (Bass Pro / Cabela's)sporting goods, Allen, (214) 383-0502
- Collin Park Marinamarina, Wylie, (972) 442-3567
- Covebait tackle, Farmersville, (972) 782-7624
- Gator's Bait Barnbait tackle, Wylie, (469) 264-3919
- Leroy's Bait & Tacklebait tackle, Wylie, (972) 442-5090
- Lone Star Reel Corpbait tackle, Mckinney, (972) 542-3221
- Manley Rodsbait tackle, Frisco, (855) 462-6539
- Maple Lake Lure Co., L.L.C.bait tackle, Allen, (972) 801-7093
- Princeton Bait Housebait tackle, Princeton, (469) 338-1279
- Roadkill Round Tablebait tackle, McKinney, (972) 529-1812
- Suntex Marinasmarina, Dallas, (972) 789-1400
- The Bass Housebait tackle, Plano, (972) 517-5981
Collin County shops: OpenStreetMap contributors, company store lists and TPWD lake pages, retrieved October 2026.
Beyond the county line from Collin County
The seat of Collin County is McKinney, population 195,308 in 2020.
Lake Lavon sits 16 miles southeast of McKinney, closer than any other TPWD lake.
Within 50 miles of the county center, TPWD surveys 14 lakes.
Across those lakes, TPWD rates largemouth bass (11 lakes), crappie (11 lakes) and white bass (9 lakes) good or excellent most often.
The closest USGS coverage is 2 stream gauges within 22 miles, on Trinity River.
Area lakes host Bonham State Park, Bonham State Park, Cedar Hill State Park and Cooper State Park.
Count of nearby lakes (50 miles) with a good or excellent TPWD rating, by species, for Collin County.
Lake records around Collin County
| Species | Weight | Lake | From county | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gar, Alligator | 127.8 lb | Lake Texoma | 43 miles | 2020 |
| Catfish, Blue | 121.5 lb | Lake Texoma | 43 miles | 2004 |
| Catfish, Flathead | 98 lb | Lewisville Lake | 24 miles | 1986 |
| Carp, Grass | 78.2 lb | Ray Roberts Lake | 30 miles | 2010 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 50.5 lb | Lake Tawakoni | 47 miles | 2014 |
| Buffalo, Bigmouth | 48.2 lb | Lake Texoma | 43 miles | 2015 |
| Gar, Longnose | 47.68 lb | Lewisville Lake | 24 miles | 2012 |
| Buffalo, Black | 38.5 lb | Lake Texoma | 43 miles | 2006 |
| Bass, Striped | 35.12 lb | Lake Texoma | 43 miles | 1984 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 34.7 lb | Lake Texoma | 43 miles | 1995 |
All-ages rod and reel lake records from TPWD for lakes within 50 miles of Collin County.
How much water is moving near Collin County
The nearest USGS stations to Collin County, refreshed each hour.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Mckinney, Tx | 4 cfs, 2.24 ft gage height | Nov 9 11:30 pm |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Lavon, Tx | 274 cfs, 3.36 ft gage height | Jun 29 7:15 pm Not updated since Jun 29, 2026. |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 10, 2026 12:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Winter trout releases in Collin County
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany Park Pond C | 1,500 | 12/4/2025 |
| Frontier Park Pond (Community Park, Prosper) | 2,969 | 2/22/2026 |
| Murphy City Hall Pond | 2,937 | 3/1/2026 |
| Towne Lake | 3,500 | 2/8/2026 |
| Warren Park Lake | 4,500 | 2/8/2026 |
Collin County: TPWD winter trout schedule (2025-2026 season) and Neighborhood Fishin site list.
Lakes and counties near Collin County
Lewisville Lake
about 24 miles west from the center
White Rock Lake
about 28 miles south from the center
Bachman Lake
about 29 miles southwest from the center
Ray Roberts Lake
about 30 miles west from the center
- Rockwall County23 miles southeast
- Hunt County29 miles east
- Grayson County30 miles north
- Denton County31 miles west
Hunting in Collin County
Public hunting land, seasons and processors for Collin County are on State Hunting Spots, our sister site.
Asked often about Collin County
What is the public access count in Collin County?
TPWD shows 18 public water access points across Collin County.
Which TPWD lakes lie in Collin County?
Inside the county lines: Lake Ray Hubbard and Lake Lavon.
What is the largest reservoir in Collin County?
Lake Ray Hubbard tops the list at 21,671 acres.
If I leave Collin County, what lake is nearest?
That would be Lewisville Lake, about 24 miles to the west of the center.
Where do I get bait in Collin County?
See 20 listings on this page, including Bass Pro Shops Allen (Bass Pro / Cabela's) in Allen.
Are trout released in Collin County?
TPWD stocked Bethany Park Pond C, Frontier Park Pond (Community Park, Prosper) and Murphy City Hall Pond with rainbow trout in the 2025-2026 season.
Which town runs Collin County?
McKinney, which counted 195,308 residents in 2020.
Which lake can I reach fastest from McKinney?
Lake Lavon sits some 16 miles southeast of McKinney.
Which species do well around Collin County?
Inside a 50 mile radius, the strongest ratings are for largemouth bass, crappie, white bass and catfish.
What is the heaviest fish logged near Collin County?
Lake Texoma holds the mark with a 35.12 pound bass, striped caught in 1984.
Is there live river data for Collin County?
This page shows 2 USGS gauges, beginning with E Fk Trinity Rv nr McKinney, TX.
Can I fish a state park near Collin County?
Look at Bonham, Bonham State Park and Cedar Hill, since state park shore fishing in Texas needs no license.
Next stops after Collin County
From Collin County, the lake pages and other counties are one click away.