Fishing in Hunt County, Texas
Where to fish in Hunt County, with maps, lakes and shops.
- 32access points
- 1lakes
- 41.6sq mi of water
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Hunt County fishing overview
The Census puts Hunt County at 840 square miles of land plus 41.6 square miles of water, in the Prairies & Lakes region.
The county shares Lake Tawakoni with its neighbors.
TPWD maps 32 public access points in the county: 20 on lakes and 12 on rivers or creeks.
Most of the moving water access is on South Sulphur River, South Sulphur and Caddo Creek. Local town guides: Greenville.
Sources for Hunt County: US Census 2024 Gazetteer and the TPWD public water access layer (2021-08-27).
Public water access across Hunt County
Where Hunt County anglers can reach the water, from the TPWD access layer.
- Lake Tawakoni12 access points in Hunt County
- South Sulphur River4 access points in Hunt County
- South Sulphur2 access points in Hunt County
- Caddo Creek2 access points in Hunt County
- Cowleech Fork of the Sabine1 access point in Hunt County
- Cedar Creek1 access point in Hunt County
- Little Creek1 access point in Hunt County
- Access to river from Hwy 341 access point in Hunt County
- Wolfe City Lake #11 access point in Hunt County
- Wolfe City Lake #21 access point in Hunt County
- Greenville City Lake1 access point in Hunt County
- Greenville City Lake #41 access point in Hunt County
- Greenville City Lake #51 access point in Hunt County
- Caddo Mills City Lake1 access point in Hunt County
- Caddo Mills City Lake #21 access point in Hunt County
- West Tawakoni City Park1 access point in Hunt County
Hunt County access list: TPWD public water access layer, checked October 2026.
Tackle shops and marinas in Hunt County
- 429 Marina and Resortmarina, Quinlan, (903) 356-2125
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Greenvillesporting goods, Greenville, (903) 453-6460
- Fish-N-Storebait tackle, Lone Oak, (903) 447-4300
- Red Bear Marinamarina, Wills Point, (903) 560-0293
- Sabine Tackle Supplybait tackle, Greenville, (903) 454-2861
- Tawakoni Marinamarina, Quinlan, (903) 447-2255
- The Bait Shackbait tackle, Quinlan, (903) 356-5081
- Trot Line Bait & Tacklebait tackle, Quinlan, (903) 447-3100
Hunt County shops: OpenStreetMap contributors, company store lists and TPWD lake pages, retrieved October 2026.
What surrounds Hunt County for anglers
County business runs out of Greenville, home to 28,164 people at the 2020 Census.
Anglers in Greenville are 21 miles from Lake Lavon, heading west.
TPWD has survey data for 18 lakes inside a 50 mile radius of the county center.
The species TPWD rates highest around Hunt County are largemouth bass (14 lakes), crappie (11 lakes) and sunfish (9 lakes).
For flow data, USGS has 3 stream gauges within 22 miles, measuring Sabine River and Sulphur River.
State parks on nearby lakes: 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 Hunt County.
Record catches near Hunt County
| Species | Weight | Lake | From county | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Flathead | 88 lb | Lake Tawakoni | 23 miles | 2015 |
| Catfish, Blue | 87.5 lb | Lake Tawakoni | 23 miles | 2014 |
| Carp, Grass | 69 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 33 miles | 2005 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 68.38 lb | Lake Fork | 39 miles | 2013 |
| Buffalo, Bigmouth | 43.3 lb | Lake Tawakoni | 23 miles | 2026 |
| Carp, Common | 40.4 lb | Lake Fork | 39 miles | 2013 |
| Gar, Longnose | 36.42 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 33 miles | 2015 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 30.9 lb | Lake Lavon | 23 miles | 2006 |
| Catfish, Channel | 29.8 lb | Lake Tawakoni | 23 miles | 2013 |
| Bass, Striped | 24 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 33 miles | 1994 |
All-ages rod and reel lake records from TPWD for lakes within 50 miles of Hunt County.
Live river readings for Hunt County
Live discharge from USGS within 22 miles of Hunt County.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce, Tx | 0 cfs | Nov 11 12:15 am |
| S Sulphur Rv At Sh 11 Nr Commerce, Tx | 0 cfs, 8.68 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:15 am |
| S Fk Sabine Rv Nr Quinlan, Tx | 16 cfs, 5.35 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 12:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Alongside Hunt County
Lake Lavon
23 miles to the west
Sulphur Springs Lake
27 miles to the east
Big Creek Reservoir
29 miles to the northeast
Bonham State Park Lake
29 miles to the north
- Rains County24 miles southeast
- Rockwall County24 miles southwest
- Collin County29 miles west
- Delta County30 miles northeast
Your questions on fishing Hunt County
How many TPWD access sites are in Hunt County?
TPWD maps 32 public water access points in Hunt County.
Are there lakes inside Hunt County?
TPWD surveys these county lakes: Lake Tawakoni.
Which Hunt County lake covers the most acres?
Lake Tawakoni, with 37,879 surface acres.
Which streams in Hunt County have public access?
TPWD lists stream access on South Sulphur River (4), South Sulphur (2), Caddo Creek (2) and Cowleech Fork of the Sabine (1).
What lake just outside Hunt County is closest?
Lake Lavon is about 23 miles west of the county center.
What bait shops serve Hunt County?
The shop list on this page has 8 listings in the county, starting with Academy Sports + Outdoors Greenville in Greenville.
Where is the seat of Hunt County?
Greenville, home to 28,164 people in 2020.
How near is a lake to Greenville?
From Greenville, Lake Lavon is about 21 miles west.
What should I fish for near Hunt County?
Lakes inside 50 miles score good or excellent most often for largemouth bass, crappie, sunfish and catfish.
Which lake near Hunt County holds the biggest record?
The standout record is at Lake Ray Hubbard, a 24 pound bass, striped from 1994.
How high are rivers near Hunt County right now?
The table above pulls 3 USGS gauges, including Middle Sulphur Rv at Commerce, TX.
What state parks are close to Hunt County?
The nearest choices are Bonham, Bonham State Park and Cedar Hill, all license free from the bank.
Where to go after Hunt County
Compare Hunt County with its neighbors, or jump to a lake.