Grapevine Lake Fishing
Where to launch, what TPWD rates as the best fishing, the lake records and today's level on 6,684 acres in Tarrant County and Denton County.
- 6,684acres
- 65 ftmax depth
- 9boat ramps
- 12.09 lbrecord bass
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Key points for Grapevine Lake
Since 1952, Grapevine Lake has held 6,684 surface acres of water with a maximum depth of 65 feet in Tarrant County and Denton County, within the TPWD Prairies & Lakes region. TPWD places it on Denton Creek, a tributary of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River in Tarrant and Denton Counties, just north of the City of Grapevine.
The fish to target, going by TPWD ratings, are largemouth bass, blue catfish and white bass, rated excellent, with smallmouth bass, spotted bass and channel catfish rated good.
Its biggest recorded largemouth bass came in at 12.09 pounds (1999).
Water clarity is usually stained; TPWD notes the lake generally lacks vegetation; however, some emergent plants can be found in the upper end. when lake is above conservation pool level, flooded terrestrial vegetation is abundant in the lake; water level fluctuation is described as 5-10 feet.
Controlling authority: US Army Corps of Engineers (817) 865-2600. Grapevine Lake facts from the TPWD lake page, checked October 2026.
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Current Grapevine Lake reading from TWDB, where a minus sign means below full pool.
Texas Water Development Board, Water Data for Texas, reading dated 2026-10-14. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026 10:32 pm ET. 30 day chart on TWDB.
USGS has no current reading for these gauges.
What bites at Grapevine Lake
How TPWD fisheries surveys rate Grapevine Lake for each species.
Excellent is 4 and poor is 1 on this chart.
Species you are most likely to catch: Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted bass, White bass, White crappie, Channel and blue catfish.
Grapevine Lake record book
Record fish from Grapevine Lake, heaviest first.
| Species | Weight (lb) | Length (in) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead catfish | 73.5 | 54.5 | 1980-05-24 |
| Blue catfish | 60.8 | 44.5 | 2019-12-17 |
| Smallmouth buffalo | 30.38 | 36 | 2010-04-09 |
| Common carp | 28 | 36 | 2004-04-14 |
| Longnose gar | 22.1 | 52.5 | 2014-05-19 |
| Freshwater drum | 12.37 | 26.5 | 2011-05-04 |
| Largemouth bass | 12.09 | 27 | 1999-04-04 |
| Hybrid striped bass | 11.5 | 28 | 1991-07-16 |
| Channel catfish | 11.01 | 28.75 | 2019-03-25 |
| Smallmouth bass | 6.11 | 22.5 | 2023-01-15 |
| White crappie | 3.8 | 14.5 | 1995-07-22 |
| Spotted bass | 3.64 | 18.5 | 2012-10-30 |
Grapevine Lake records: TPWD water body records, list updated October 8, 2026. Retrieved October 2026.
Putting a boat in at Grapevine Lake
TPWD lists 9 access points on this lake, 9 with a boat ramp and 3 with a marina.
Meadowmere Park
Boat ramp; fee charged; restrooms, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas. (817) 410-3122
Ramp detailsLakeview Park
Boat ramp; fee charged; restrooms, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas. (817) 410-3122
Ramp detailsOak Grove Park
2 lane ramp; marina; fee charged. (817) 410-3122
Ramp detailsVineyards Campgrounds and Cabins
2 lane ramp. (817) 329-8993
Ramp detailsKatie's Woods Park
2 lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas. (817) 329-8993
Ramp detailsSilverlake Marina
2 lane ramp; marina; fee charged; restrooms, parking, boat gas. (817) 481-1918
Ramp detailsMurrell Park & Twin Coves Marina
Boat ramp; marina; fee charged. (817) 865-2600
Ramp detailsTwin Coves Park
Two lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, cleaning stations, ADA Accessible, parking, picnic areas. (972) 874-6399
Ramp detailsTrophy Club Park
Two lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, parking, picnic areas, camping. (817) 491-9616
Ramp detailsTPWD access layer (14 points) and the TPWD Grapevine Lake ramp list, checked October 2026.
Lake specific rules for Grapevine Lake
Statewide limits do not apply to the species below on this lake; these rules do.
Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir.
| Species | Rule at Grapevine Lake |
|---|---|
| Black bass | For largemouth bass there is no minimum length limit, only two largemouth bass less than 18 inches may be retained each day. For smallmouth bass (if present), minimum length limit = 14 inches. No minimum length limit on Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. Daily bag limit for all black bass species is 5 in any combination. |
Limits for Grapevine Lake from the TPWD Outdoor Annual, 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027), checked October 2026.
Hatchery fish released in Grapevine Lake
| Year | Species | Number | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Smallmouth bass | 69,365 | Fingerling |
| 2026 | Smallmouth bass | 70 | Adult |
| 2025 | Smallmouth bass | 132 | Adult |
Grapevine Lake stocking: TPWD stocking by water body, retrieved October 2026.
Where to get bait near Grapevine Lake
- Silver Lake Marina, under a mile south of the lake
- Scott's Landing Marina, 1 mile southwest of the lake
- Scott's Landing MarinaFlower Mound, 3 miles northwest of the lake, (817) 481-4549
- Twin Coves MarinaFlower Mound, 3 miles northwest of the lake, (972) 724-1804
- Academy Sports + Outdoors GrapevineGrapevine, 4 miles southwest of the lake, (817) 410-4200
- Allen Fly FishingSouthlake, 4 miles southwest of the lake, (817) 416-0492
- Carp n Cat CandyFlower Mound, 4 miles north of the lake, (817) 948-8871
- OrvisSouthlake, 5 miles southwest of the lake
Shops within 30 miles of Grapevine Lake: OpenStreetMap contributors and store lists, retrieved October 2026.
Lakes and towns near Grapevine Lake
Lewisville Lake
9 miles northeast, 29,592 acres
Bachman Lake
14 miles southeast, 132 acres
Lake Arlington
19 miles southwest, 1,939 acres
White Rock Lake
22 miles southeast, 1,088 acres
- GrapevineTarrant County, 3 miles southwest
- CoppellDallas County, 4 miles east
- SouthlakeTarrant County, 5 miles west
- Flower MoundDenton County, 6 miles northwest
- Tarrant CountyFishing access across the county
- Denton CountyFishing access across the county
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Fishing Grapevine Lake, the usual questions
How much water does Grapevine Lake hold?
The TPWD figure for Grapevine Lake is 6,684 surface acres and is 65 feet deep at its deepest point.
What year did Grapevine Lake fill?
It was impounded in 1952 on Denton Creek.
What is the biggest bass caught at Grapevine Lake?
Per TPWD records, the top largemouth weighed 12.09 pounds and measured 27 inches, caught 1999-04-04.
Besides bass, what records does Grapevine Lake hold?
Flathead catfish 73.5 lb; Blue catfish 60.8 lb; Smallmouth buffalo 30.38 lb.
What are the TPWD ratings for Grapevine Lake?
The TPWD ratings are largemouth bass excellent; smallmouth bass good; spotted bass good; blue catfish excellent; channel catfish good; crappie fair; white bass excellent.
Where can I put in on Grapevine Lake?
TPWD lists 9 boat ramps on Grapevine Lake.
How many marinas does Grapevine Lake have?
TPWD has 3 marinas at Grapevine Lake, such as Oak Grove Park, Silverlake Marina and Murrell Park & Twin Coves Marina.
Where can I see the current level of Grapevine Lake?
An hourly TWDB reading for Grapevine Lake sits on this page, measured against full pool.
Do any special rules apply at Grapevine Lake?
Yes, for Black bass, with the details in the 2026-27 table on this page.
When was Grapevine Lake last stocked?
TPWD stocked 69,365 fingerling smallmouth bass in 2026, and 3 stocking events are on record since 2025.
Which community sits nearest Grapevine Lake?
That is Grapevine, some 3 miles southwest of the middle of the lake, in Tarrant County.
Where can I pick up live bait near Grapevine Lake?
Silver Lake Marina, in , sits about under a mile from Grapevine Lake, one of 8 shops listed above.
Before you tow to Grapevine Lake
Other Texas lakes carry the same ramps, records and limits.