Lake Ray Hubbard Fishing
Access points, records, regulations and the current lake level on 21,671 acres in Collin County, Dallas County, Rockwall County and Kaufman County.
- 21,671acres
- 40 ftmax depth
- 7boat ramps
- 14.1 lbrecord bass
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Lake Ray Hubbard, Texas at a glance
Lake Ray Hubbard is a 21,671 acre reservoir, 40 feet deep at the dam, first filled in 1968. In Collin, Dallas, Rockwall and Kaufman counties, one mile west of Rockwall on the East Fork of the Trinity River.
TPWD biologists rate catfish and hybrid striped bass as excellent here; largemouth bass, crappie and white bass rate good.
The lake record largemouth weighed 14.1 pounds and was caught in 2002.
Water clarity is usually stained; you will see there are stands of emergent vegetation in shallow flats and several areas of the lake have been infested with hydrilla along the banks and flats; levels swing 1-3 feet.
Controlling authority: City of Dallas (214) 243-1533. Lake Ray Hubbard facts from the TPWD lake page, checked October 2026.
Water level at Lake Ray Hubbard today
How far Lake Ray Hubbard sits above or below the top of its conservation pool.
Texas Water Development Board, Water Data for Texas, reading dated 2026-10-09. Retrieved Oct 9, 2026 5:37 am ET. 30 day chart on TWDB.
USGS has no current reading for these gauges.
What bites at Lake Ray Hubbard
Survey based ratings for Lake Ray Hubbard from TPWD biologists.
Rating scale, 4 high to 1 low.
The main game fish TPWD lists for this lake: White & hybrid striped bass, Largemouth bass, Channel & blue catfish, White crappie.
Lake Ray Hubbard lake records
Record fish from Lake Ray Hubbard, heaviest first.
| Species | Weight (lb) | Length (in) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead catfish | 65 | 49 | 1992-10-24 |
| Blue catfish | 62.23 | 46.5 | 2013-02-02 |
| Smallmouth buffalo | 45.64 | 38.5 | 2013-03-02 |
| Longnose gar | 30.56 | 55.5 | 2003-08-03 |
| Channel catfish | 26.06 | 38 | 2018-05-30 |
| Striped bass | 24 | 36 | 1994-12-26 |
| Hybrid striped bass | 19.66 | 35.16 | 1984-06-20 |
| Freshwater drum | 17.69 | 31.5 | 2014-09-14 |
| Largemouth bass | 14.1 | 25.5 | 2002-12-27 |
| Bowfin | 8.78 | 28.38 | 2024-11-01 |
| White bass | 4.37 | 22 | 1990-07-10 |
| White crappie | 2.98 | 15.5 | 2004-05-14 |
Lake Ray Hubbard records: TPWD water body records, list updated October 8, 2026. Retrieved October 2026.
Boat ramps and access on Lake Ray Hubbard
TPWD lists 8 access points on this lake, 7 with a boat ramp and 4 with a marina.
Paddle Point Park (non-motorized craft only)
Single lane ramp; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks.
Paul Jones Park
No fee; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas. (972) 205-2750
Harbor Bay Marina
Two lane ramp; marina; fee charged; restrooms, live bait, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks. (972) 771-0071
State Highway 66 Boat Ramp (Rockwall)
Single lane ramp; no fee. (972) 771-7740
Terry Park
Two lane ramp; no fee; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas. (972) 771-6228
Chandler's Landing
Two lane ramp; marina; fee charged; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, boat gas. (972) 771-8865
Captain's Cove Marina
Boat ramp; marina; fee charged; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, boat gas. (972) 226-7100
Sapphire Bay
Two lane ramp; marina; no fee; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks. (972) 412-1977
7 mapped points from the TPWD access layer; ramp notes from the Lake Ray Hubbard page at TPWD, checked October 2026.
Limits that differ from statewide rules at Lake Ray Hubbard
These exceptions replace the statewide limit for the listed species on this lake only.
| Species | Rule at Lake Ray Hubbard |
|---|---|
| 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 Ray Hubbard from the TPWD Outdoor Annual, 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027), checked October 2026.
Fish stocked in Lake Ray Hubbard
| Year | Species | Number | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunshine bass | 227,954 | Fingerling |
| 2025 | Sunshine bass | 330,157 | Fingerling |
| 2025 | Lone star bass | 114,490 | Fingerling |
| 2025 | Sharelunker largemouth bass | 519 | Fingerling |
| 2024 | Sunshine bass | 448,631 | Fingerling |
Lake Ray Hubbard stocking: TPWD stocking by water body, retrieved October 2026.
Shops and guides near Lake Ray Hubbard
- Captain's Cove MarinaGarland, 4 miles northwest of the lake, (972) 226-7100
- Bass Pro Shops GarlandGarland, 5 miles northwest of the lake, (469) 221-2600
- Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating CenterGarland, 5 miles northwest of the lake, (469) 221-2580
- Bayview MarinaRowlett, 5 miles north of the lake, (972) 412-1977
- Chandler's Landing MarinaRockwall, 5 miles north of the lake, (972) 771-8865
- Suntex MarinasRockwall, 5 miles north of the lake, (972) 771-8865
- Fisherman SupplyGarland, 6 miles northwest of the lake, (972) 226-5577
- Academy Sports + Outdoors MesquiteMesquite, 7 miles west of the lake, (972) 682-3450
- Boss Gone WildFreshwater guide, (214) 616-0255
Listings near Lake Ray Hubbard come from OpenStreetMap and company store pages, October 2026. Names open Google Maps.
Lakes and towns near Lake Ray Hubbard
White Rock Lake
12 miles west, 1,088 acres
Lake Lavon
16 miles north, 21,400 acres
Bachman Lake
21 miles west, 132 acres
Joe Pool Lake
30 miles west, 6,469 acres
- MesquiteDallas County, 5 miles southwest
- ForneyKaufman County, 5 miles southeast
- RowlettDallas County, 8 miles north
- Balch SpringsDallas County, 9 miles southwest
- Collin CountyFishing access across the county
- Dallas CountyFishing access across the county
- Rockwall CountyFishing access across the county
- Kaufman CountyFishing access across the county
Questions about fishing Lake Ray Hubbard
How big is Lake Ray Hubbard?
Lake Ray Hubbard covers 21,671 surface acres and is 40 feet deep at its deepest point, according to TPWD.
When was Lake Ray Hubbard built?
The reservoir was impounded in 1968 on East Fork.
What is the Lake Ray Hubbard record largemouth bass?
The lake record largemouth bass weighed 14.1 pounds and measured 25.5 inches, caught 2002-12-27, per TPWD water body records.
What other lake records does Lake Ray Hubbard hold?
Flathead catfish 65 lb; Blue catfish 62.23 lb; Smallmouth buffalo 45.64 lb.
What fish are best at Lake Ray Hubbard?
TPWD rates largemouth bass good; catfish excellent; crappie good; white bass good; hybrid striped bass excellent.
How many boat ramps are on Lake Ray Hubbard?
TPWD lists 7 boat ramps on Lake Ray Hubbard, and 3 of them charge no fee.
Is there a marina on Lake Ray Hubbard?
Yes. TPWD lists 4 marinas at Lake Ray Hubbard: Harbor Bay Marina, Chandler's Landing, Captain's Cove Marina and Sapphire Bay.
How do I check the water level at Lake Ray Hubbard?
The Lake Ray Hubbard level box on this page refreshes hourly from TWDB and shows the gap to full pool.
Does Lake Ray Hubbard 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 Ray Hubbard stocked?
Yes. TPWD stocked 227,954 fingerling sunshine bass in 2026, and 5 stocking events are on record since 2024.
What town is closest to Lake Ray Hubbard?
Mesquite is 5 miles southwest of the lake center, in Dallas County.
Where can I buy bait near Lake Ray Hubbard?
Captain's Cove Marina in Garland is about 4 miles from Lake Ray Hubbard, one of 8 shops listed above.
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