Fishing in Williamson County, Texas
Public access points, lakes, rivers and shops across Williamson County.
- 9access points
- 2lakes
- 16sq mi of water
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Fishing at a glance in Williamson County
Williamson County has 1,116 square miles of land and 16 square miles of surface water in the TPWD Hill Country region.
Lakes with a TPWD fisheries page here: Granger Lake and Lake Georgetown.
The TPWD public access layer shows 9 public access points here: 8 on lakes, 1 on rivers and creeks.
Anglers who want current will find most access on San Gabriel River. For a town view, see Brushy Creek, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Hutto and Leander.
Land and water area for Williamson County: Census Bureau. Access: TPWD, layer dated 2021-08-27.
Lakes you can fish in Williamson County
Granger Lake
4,009 acres; excellent for catfish and crappie.
Ramps and recordsLake Georgetown
1,297 acres; excellent for white bass.
Ramps and records
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TPWD access points across Williamson County, and each dot names its water body.
- Granger Lake5 access points in Williamson County
- Lake Georgetown3 access points in Williamson County
- San Gabriel River1 access point in Williamson County
Williamson County access list: TPWD public water access layer, checked October 2026.
Bait and tackle stores in Williamson County
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Cedar Parksporting goods, Cedar Park, (512) 259-6200
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Georgetownsporting goods, Georgetown, (737) 245-5300
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Huttosporting goods, Hutto, (512) 642-7158
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Round Rocksporting goods, Round Rock, (512) 246-4600
- Living Waters Fly Fishingfly shop, Round Rock, (512) 828-3474
Williamson County shops: OpenStreetMap contributors, company store lists and TPWD lake pages, retrieved October 2026.
Lakes a short drive from Williamson County
Georgetown is the county seat, with 67,176 residents in the 2020 Census.
Drive 2 miles west from Georgetown to reach Lake Georgetown, the closest surveyed lake.
13 lakes with TPWD survey data lie within 50 miles of the county center.
TPWD survey ratings around Williamson County favor largemouth bass (9 lakes), catfish (8 lakes) and sunfish (7 lakes).
USGS reports flow from 4 stream gauges within 22 miles, on San Gabriel River.
For a state park trip, look at Bastrop State Park, Buescher State Park, Inks Lake State Park and Longhorn Cavern State Park.
Lakes within 50 miles of Williamson County that TPWD rates good or excellent for each species.
Biggest fish caught near Williamson County
| Species | Weight | Lake | From county | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Blue | 75.02 lb | Belton Lake | 33 miles | 2026 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 72.6 lb | Lady Bird (formerly Town Lake) | 29 miles | 2025 |
| Catfish, Flathead | 62.1 lb | Belton Lake | 33 miles | 2016 |
| Carp, Grass | 61.5 lb | Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir | 26 miles | 2020 |
| Carp, Common | 46.5 lb | Lady Bird (formerly Town Lake) | 29 miles | 1996 |
| Bass, Striped | 45.5 lb | Lady Bird (formerly Town Lake) | 29 miles | 1993 |
| Gar, Longnose | 36.25 lb | Walter E. Long Lake | 25 miles | 2006 |
| Buffalo, Black | 30.3 lb | Lake Lyndon B. Johnson | 44 miles | 2022 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 26 lb | Lake Austin | 27 miles | 2005 |
| Catfish, Channel | 21 lb | Lady Bird (formerly Town Lake) | 29 miles | 2026 |
All-ages rod and reel lake records from TPWD for lakes within 50 miles of Williamson County.
Stream gauges around Williamson County
Flow in cubic feet per second at gauges near Williamson County.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| S Fk San Gabriel Rv At Georgetown, Tx | 15 cfs, 2.08 ft gage height | Nov 10 12:15 am |
| N Fk San Gabriel Rv Nr Georgetown, Tx | 2 cfs, 4.25 ft gage height | Nov 10 12:00 am |
| N Fk San Gabriel Rv At Reagan Blvd Nr Leander, Tx | 13 cfs, 2.53 ft gage height | Nov 9 11:45 pm |
| San Gabriel Rv At Laneport, Tx | 5 cfs, 4.94 ft gage height | Nov 10 12:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 10, 2026 12:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Stocked trout ponds in Williamson County
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Orgain Park Pond | 1,225 | 2/1/2026 |
| Blue Hole Park Lake (CFL) | 1,500 | 1/30/2026 |
| San Gabriel Park | 1,000 | 12/6/2025 |
| Taylor Park Pond (Taylor Park – Granger Lake) | 300 | 1/17/2026 |
Williamson County: TPWD winter trout schedule (2025-2026 season) and Neighborhood Fishin site list.
Bordering water and counties, Williamson County
Walter E. Long Lake
25 miles south of the county midpoint
Lake Travis
25 miles southwest of the county midpoint
Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir
26 miles north of the county midpoint
Lake Austin
27 miles southwest of the county midpoint
- Bell County28 miles north
- Travis County29 miles south
- Burnet County37 miles west
- Milam County38 miles east
Hunting in Williamson County
Public hunting land, seasons and processors for Williamson County are on State Hunting Spots, our sister site.
What to know before fishing Williamson County
How many places can the public fish in Williamson County?
TPWD maps 9 public water access points in Williamson County.
What reservoirs does Williamson County have?
TPWD surveys these county lakes: Granger Lake and Lake Georgetown.
Which lake in Williamson County is the biggest?
Granger Lake, with 4,009 surface acres.
What rivers can I reach in Williamson County?
TPWD lists stream access on San Gabriel River (1).
Which outside lake is closest to Williamson County?
Walter E. Long Lake is about 25 miles south of the county center.
Which stores in Williamson County sell bait?
The shop list on this page has 5 listings in the county, starting with Academy Sports + Outdoors Cedar Park in Cedar Park.
Is trout stocked in Williamson County?
Yes, Adam Orgain Park Pond, Blue Hole Park Lake (CFL) and San Gabriel Park received trout during 2025-2026.
What city is the Williamson County seat?
Georgetown, home to 67,176 people in 2020.
How long a drive is it from Georgetown to a lake?
From Georgetown, Lake Georgetown is about 2 miles west.
What bites in lakes near Williamson County?
Lakes inside 50 miles score good or excellent most often for largemouth bass, catfish, sunfish and white bass.
What record fish have come from near Williamson County?
The standout record is at Lady Bird (formerly Town Lake), a 45.5 pound bass, striped from 1993.
Where are stream gauges near Williamson County?
The table above pulls 4 USGS gauges, including S Fk San Gabriel Rv at Georgetown, TX.
Other places to fish near Williamson County
Pick a lake close to Williamson County, or browse the county list.