Fishing in Grayson County, Texas
Lakes, river access and bait shops in Grayson County.
- 35access points
- 2lakes
- 46.4sq mi of water
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Fishing in Grayson County, Texas
Inside the Prairies & Lakes region of Texas, Grayson County spans 933 square miles of land and 46.4 square miles of water.
TPWD manages fisheries data for Lake Texoma and Ray Roberts Lake inside the county.
The county holds 35 public access points mapped by TPWD, with 34 at lakes and 1 on moving water.
River access is mostly on Big Mineral Creek. This site has town pages for Denison, Gordonville, Pottsboro and Sherman.
Sources for Grayson County: US Census 2024 Gazetteer and the TPWD public water access layer (2021-08-27).
Lakes inside Grayson County
Lake Texoma
74,686 acres; excellent for smallmouth bass and blue catfish.
Ramps and recordsRay Roberts Lake
25,600 acres; excellent for largemouth bass and crappie.
Ramps and records
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Every mapped public access point in Grayson County; each dot names its water.
- Lake Texoma28 access points in Grayson County
- Lake Tawakoni2 access points in Grayson County
- Big Mineral Creek1 access point in Grayson County
- Randell Lake1 access point in Grayson County
- Loy Lake1 access point in Grayson County
- Waterloo Lake1 access point in Grayson County
- Lake Ray Roberts1 access point in Grayson County
Grayson County access list: TPWD public water access layer, checked October 2026.
Buying bait in Grayson County
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Shermansporting goods, Sherman, (903) 813-3860
- Cedar Bayou Marinamarina, Gordonville, (903) 523-4248
- Cedar Mills Marina & Resortmarina, Gordonville, (903) 523-4222
- Eisenhower Yacht Clubmarina, Denison, (903) 463-3999
- Grandpappy Point Resort & Marinamarina, Denison, (903) 465-6330
- Little Mineral Marina & Resortmarina, Pottsboro, (903) 786-2332
- Lone Star Ski & Tacklebait tackle, Denison, (903) 465-6110
- Lynch and Teel Tackle and Grillbait tackle, Pottsboro
- Marina Fox Designsmarina, Denison, (903) 361-7202
- Mill Creek Resort and Marinamarina, Pottsboro
- Rayco Marina's Incmarina, Sherman, (972) 762-0346
- Reaxtion Luresbait tackle, Pottsboro, (817) 946-6514
- Tackle Boxbait tackle, Pottsboro, (903) 786-9010
- Xcite Baitsbait tackle, Pilot Point, (940) 324-3507
Grayson County shops: OpenStreetMap contributors, company store lists and TPWD lake pages, retrieved October 2026.
Beyond the county line from Grayson County
The seat of Grayson County is Sherman, population 43,645 in 2020.
Lake Texoma sits 13 miles north of Sherman, closer than any other TPWD lake.
Within 50 miles of the county center, TPWD surveys 11 lakes.
Across those lakes, TPWD rates crappie (10 lakes), largemouth bass (9 lakes) and sunfish (9 lakes) good or excellent most often.
The closest USGS coverage is 1 stream gauge within 22 miles, on Red River.
Area lakes host Bonham State Park, Bonham State Park, Cedar Hill State Park and Cooper State Park.
Lakes within 50 miles of Grayson County that TPWD rates good or excellent for each species.
Lake records around Grayson County
| Species | Weight | Lake | From county | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gar, Alligator | 127.8 lb | Lake Texoma | 15 miles | 2020 |
| Catfish, Blue | 121.5 lb | Lake Texoma | 15 miles | 2004 |
| Catfish, Flathead | 98 lb | Lewisville Lake | 42 miles | 1986 |
| Carp, Grass | 78.2 lb | Ray Roberts Lake | 29 miles | 2010 |
| Buffalo, Bigmouth | 48.2 lb | Lake Texoma | 15 miles | 2015 |
| Gar, Longnose | 47.68 lb | Lewisville Lake | 42 miles | 2012 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 42 lb | Lake Texoma | 15 miles | 2001 |
| Buffalo, Black | 38.5 lb | Lake Texoma | 15 miles | 2006 |
| Bass, Striped | 35.12 lb | Lake Texoma | 15 miles | 1984 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 34.7 lb | Lake Texoma | 15 miles | 1995 |
All-ages rod and reel lake records from TPWD for lakes within 50 miles of Grayson County.
How much water is moving near Grayson County
The nearest USGS stations to Grayson County, refreshed each hour.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Red Rv At Denison Dam Nr Denison, Tx | 41 cfs, 3.75 ft gage height | Nov 9 11:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 9, 2026 11:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Winter trout releases in Grayson County
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| James G. Thompson Park Pond | 1,108 | 12/2/2025 |
| Pebblebrook Community Park Pond | 1,250 | 3/1/2026 |
| Waterloo Park Pond | 6,500 | 12/18/2025, 1/4/2026, 2/8/2026, 3/1/2026 |
Grayson County: TPWD winter trout schedule (2025-2026 season) and Neighborhood Fishin site list.
Lakes and counties near Grayson County
Bonham State Park Lake
about 31 miles east from the center
Bonham City Lake
about 31 miles east from the center
Moss Lake
about 33 miles west from the center
Bois d'Arc Lake
about 40 miles east from the center
- Collin County30 miles south
- Cooke County31 miles west
- Fannin County33 miles east
- Denton County39 miles southwest
Asked often about Grayson County
What is the public access count in Grayson County?
TPWD maps 35 public water access points in Grayson County.
Which TPWD lakes lie in Grayson County?
TPWD surveys these county lakes: Lake Texoma and Ray Roberts Lake.
What is the largest reservoir in Grayson County?
Lake Texoma, with 74,686 surface acres.
Is there river access in Grayson County?
TPWD lists stream access on Big Mineral Creek (1).
If I leave Grayson County, what lake is nearest?
Bonham State Park Lake is about 31 miles east of the county center.
Where do I get bait in Grayson County?
The shop list on this page has 14 listings in the county, starting with Academy Sports + Outdoors Sherman in Sherman.
Are trout released in Grayson County?
Yes, James G. Thompson Park Pond, Pebblebrook Community Park Pond and Waterloo Park Pond received trout during 2025-2026.
Which town runs Grayson County?
Sherman, home to 43,645 people in 2020.
Which lake can I reach fastest from Sherman?
From Sherman, Lake Texoma is about 13 miles north.
Which species do well around Grayson County?
Lakes inside 50 miles score good or excellent most often for crappie, largemouth bass, sunfish and catfish.
What is the heaviest fish logged near Grayson County?
The standout record is at Lake Texoma, a 35.12 pound bass, striped from 1984.
Is there live river data for Grayson County?
The table above pulls 1 USGS gauge, including Red Rv at Denison Dam nr Denison, TX.
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