Lake Lavon Fishing
Access points, records, regulations and the current lake level on 21,400 acres in Collin County.
- 21,400acres
- 59 ftmax depth
- 16boat ramps
- 12.06 lbrecord bass
Photo: gurdonark, CC BY 2.0
Lake Lavon, Texas at a glance
Impounded in 1953, Lake Lavon spreads across 21,400 surface acres and reaches 59 feet at its deepest point. It sits in Collin County in the Prairies & Lakes part of Texas. Location: in Collin County northeast of Dallas and 4 miles northeast of Wylie, off Texas Highway 78.
TPWD biologists rate blue catfish, crappie and sunfish as excellent here; largemouth bass, channel catfish and white bass rate good.
Its biggest recorded largemouth bass came in at 12.06 pounds (2021).
Water clarity is usually moderate, greenish color; vegetation includes native emergent vegetation includes water willow and floating american lotus; levels swing moderate.
Controlling authority: US Army Corps of Engineers (972) 442-3141. Lake Lavon facts from the TPWD lake page, checked October 2026.
Water level at Lake Lavon today
Lake Lavon level from the Texas Water Development Board, compared with full pool.
Texas Water Development Board, Water Data for Texas, reading dated 2026-10-09. Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 5:07 am ET. 30 day chart on TWDB.
USGS has no current reading for these gauges.
What bites at Lake Lavon
Each bar is the TPWD rating for that species at Lake Lavon.
Rating scale, 4 high to 1 low.
Species you are most likely to catch: Largemouth bass, White bass, Channel & blue catfish, Crappie.
Lake Lavon lake records
The heaviest certified fish of each species from Lake Lavon.
| Species | Weight (lb) | Length (in) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue catfish | 68 | 48.5 | 2005-01-23 |
| Flathead catfish | 55.14 | 48 | 2011-02-19 |
| Grass carp | 36.62 | 45 | 2019-10-04 |
| Freshwater drum | 30.9 | 31.75 | 2006-04-18 |
| Channel catfish | 24.6 | 37.5 | 2004-06-02 |
| Smallmouth buffalo | 21.08 | 29.75 | 2010-04-17 |
| Bigmouth buffalo | 18 | 29.5 | 1990-10-13 |
| Striped bass | 17.54 | 34 | 2001-06-15 |
| Common carp | 16.55 | 33.5 | 2010-10-22 |
| Hybrid striped bass | 16.12 | 30 | 1983-06-08 |
| Shortnose gar | 13.56 | 39 | 2010-08-04 |
| Largemouth bass | 12.06 | 2021-03-16 |
Lake Lavon records: TPWD water body records, list updated October 8, 2026. Retrieved October 2026.
Boat ramps and access on Lake Lavon
TPWD lists 16 access points on this lake, 16 with a boat ramp and 2 with a marina.
Twin Groves
Two lane ramp; no fee; restrooms, parking. (972) 442-3141
Caddo Park
Four lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks. (972) 442-3141
Elm Creek
2 lane ramp; no fee; restrooms, parking. (972) 442-3141
Lakeland Park
Four lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, parking, picnic areas, camping. (972) 442-3141
Tickey Creek
Four lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, parking, picnic areas. (972) 442-3141
Pebble Beach
Four lane ramp; no fee; restrooms, parking, picnic areas. (972) 442-3141
Little Ridge
Four lane ramp; no fee; restrooms, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas. (972) 442-3141
Mallard Park
Four lane ramp; no fee; restrooms, parking, courtesy docks. (972) 442-3141
Lavonia Park
4 lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, parking, picnic areas, camping. (972) 442-3141
Clear Lake Park
4 lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, picnic areas, camping. (972) 442-3141
Bratonia Park
Two lane ramp; no fee; restrooms, parking. (972) 442-3141
Highland Park
Four lane ramp; no fee; restrooms, parking. (972) 442-3141
Brockdale Park
Four lane ramp; no fee; restrooms, parking. (972) 442-3141
Collin Park
4 lane ramp; marina; fee charged; restrooms, parking, boat gas, picnic areas, camping. (972) 442-5755
East Fork Park
4 lane ramp; marina; fee charged; restrooms, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas, camping. (972) 442-1143
Avalon Park
Four lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas. (972) 442-3141
18 mapped points from the TPWD access layer; ramp notes from the Lake Lavon page at TPWD, checked October 2026.
Limits that differ from statewide rules at Lake Lavon
These exceptions replace the statewide limit for the listed species on this lake only.
Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir.
| Species | Rule at Lake Lavon |
|---|---|
| Catfish | For blue and channel catfish, no minimum length limit; daily bag and possession limit = 25 blue and channel catfish in any combination. In the 25-fish bag, no more than 5 fish 20 inches or greater in length may be retained, and no more than 1 of those can be 30 inches or longer. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5. |
Limits for Lake Lavon from the TPWD Outdoor Annual, 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027), checked October 2026.
Fish stocked in Lake Lavon
| Year | Species | Number | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lone star bass | 132,520 | Fingerling |
Lake Lavon stocking: TPWD stocking by water body, retrieved October 2026.
Shops and guides near Lake Lavon
- Leroy's Bait & TackleWylie, 1 mile southwest of the lake, (972) 442-5090
- Gator's Bait BarnWylie, 1 mile southwest of the lake, (469) 264-3919
- East Fork Harbor Marina, 2 miles west of the lake
- Anchor Bay MarinaWylie, 4 miles west of the lake, (972) 429-1852
- Collin Park MarinaWylie, 4 miles west of the lake, (972) 442-3567
- Harbor Bay MarinaRockwall, 10 miles south of the lake, (972) 771-0071
- The Fishing SpotRockwall, 10 miles south of the lake, (972) 771-0071
- Academy Sports + Outdoors RockwallRockwall, 10 miles south of the lake, (972) 961-5140
Listings near Lake Lavon come from OpenStreetMap and company store pages, October 2026. Names open Google Maps.
Lakes and towns near Lake Lavon
Lake Ray Hubbard
16 miles south, 21,671 acres
White Rock Lake
21 miles southwest, 1,088 acres
Bachman Lake
26 miles southwest, 132 acres
Lewisville Lake
29 miles west, 29,592 acres
- WylieCollin County, 4 miles west
- FateRockwall County, 8 miles southeast
- SachseDallas County, 8 miles southwest
- RockwallRockwall County, 8 miles south
- Collin CountyFishing access across the county
Questions about fishing Lake Lavon
How big is Lake Lavon?
Lake Lavon covers 21,400 surface acres and is 59 feet deep at its deepest point, according to TPWD.
When was Lake Lavon built?
The reservoir was impounded in 1953.
What is the Lake Lavon record largemouth bass?
The lake record largemouth bass weighed 12.06 pounds, caught 2021-03-16, per TPWD water body records.
What other lake records does Lake Lavon hold?
Blue catfish 68 lb; Flathead catfish 55.14 lb; Grass carp 36.62 lb.
What fish are best at Lake Lavon?
TPWD rates largemouth bass good; blue catfish excellent; channel catfish good; crappie excellent; white bass good; sunfish excellent.
How many boat ramps are on Lake Lavon?
TPWD lists 16 boat ramps on Lake Lavon, and 8 of them charge no fee.
Is there a marina on Lake Lavon?
Yes. TPWD lists 2 marinas at Lake Lavon: Collin Park and East Fork Park.
How do I check the water level at Lake Lavon?
The Lake Lavon level box on this page refreshes hourly from TWDB and shows the gap to full pool.
Does Lake Lavon have special fishing regulations?
Yes. TPWD sets lake specific limits here for Catfish. See the limits table on this page for the 2026-27 rules.
Is Lake Lavon stocked?
Yes. TPWD stocked 132,520 fingerling lone star bass in 2026.
What town is closest to Lake Lavon?
Wylie is 4 miles west of the lake center, in Collin County.
Where can I buy bait near Lake Lavon?
Leroy's Bait & Tackle in Wylie is about 1 mile from Lake Lavon, one of 8 shops listed above.
Heading to Lake Lavon?
Every Texas lake on this site has the same ramp, record and limit details.