Lewisville Lake Fishing
TPWD ratings, ramp list, lake records and live water data on 29,592 acres in Denton County.
- 29,592acres
- 67 ftmax depth
- 14boat ramps
- 13.63 lbrecord bass
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown, Public domain
The basics of Lewisville Lake
Impounded in 1954, Lewisville Lake spreads across 29,592 surface acres, 67 feet deep at the dam and sits in Denton County, part of the Prairies & Lakes region. You will find it on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River in Denton County near Lewisville.
TPWD biologists rate catfish, crappie and white bass as excellent here, with largemouth bass and hybrid striped bass a step lower at good.
The heaviest largemouth on the lake record list weighed 13.63 pounds in 2005.
TPWD calls normal clarity stained; aquatic plants include small stands of pondweed; the fluctuation note from TPWD reads 4-8 feet annually.
Controlling authority: US Army Corps of Engineers (469) 645-9100. Lewisville Lake facts from the TPWD lake page, checked October 2026.
Water level at Lewisville Lake today
Lewisville Lake level from the Texas Water Development Board, compared with full pool.
Texas Water Development Board, Water Data for Texas, reading dated 2026-10-10. Retrieved Oct 10, 2026 6:36 am ET. 30 day chart on TWDB.
USGS has no current reading for these gauges.
The catch at Lewisville Lake
TPWD scores each species at Lewisville Lake on a four point scale.
Rating scale, 4 high to 1 low.
Predominant species: Largemouth bass, Spotted bass, White & hybrid striped bass, White crappie, Blue & channel catfish.
Record catches from Lewisville Lake
The heaviest certified fish of each species from Lewisville Lake.
| Species | Weight (lb) | Length (in) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead catfish | 98 | 54 | 1986-06-02 |
| Blue catfish | 63.12 | 48.25 | 2000-01-22 |
| Longnose gar | 40 | 60 | 2004-08-06 |
| Channel catfish | 22.68 | 35.5 | 2002-03-10 |
| Common carp | 21.84 | 35.75 | 2010-06-12 |
| Smallmouth buffalo | 16.44 | 28 | 1997-05-10 |
| Freshwater drum | 15.92 | 29.5 | 1991-06-10 |
| Striped bass | 15.09 | 32.13 | 1998-02-14 |
| Largemouth bass | 13.63 | 24.25 | 2005-11-28 |
| Hybrid striped bass | 12.15 | 26.75 | 2005-04-16 |
| Spotted bass | 3.73 | 19.5 | 2006-05-11 |
| White crappie | 3.5 | 17 | 1987-04-19 |
Lewisville Lake records: TPWD water body records, list updated October 8, 2026. Retrieved October 2026.
Launch sites around Lewisville Lake
The lake has 17 access points per TPWD, with a boat ramp at 14 and a marina at 0.
Crescent Oaks
One lane ramp; fee charged; parking, courtesy docks. (972) 292-3266
Ramp detailsBig Sandy Ramp
Two lane ramp; no fee; parking. (469) 645-9100
Ramp detailsWestlake Park
Boat ramp; fee charged; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, picnic areas. (469) 645-9100
Ramp detailsPilot Knoll
Two lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, picnic areas, camping. (972) 874-6000
Ramp detailsSycamore Bend Park
Two lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, picnic areas, camping. (469) 645-9100
Ramp detailsPoint Vista
Two lane ramp; fee charged; parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas. (940) 497-2528
Ramp detailsArrowhead Park
Six lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas. (940) 497-2528
Ramp detailsCopperas Branch Park
Fee charged; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas. (972) 317-7430
Ramp detailsTower Bay
Four lane ramp; fee charged; ADA Accessible, parking. (972) 219-3400
Ramp detailsLewisville City Park
Restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas. (972) 219-3550
Ramp detailsDoe Branch
One lane ramp; no fee; parking. (469) 645-9100
Ramp detailsLittle Elm Park
Three lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, parking, picnic areas. (972) 731-3296
Ramp detailsCottonwood Park
No fee; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, picnic areas, camping. (972) 731-3296
Ramp detailsHidden Cove Park
Three lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, cleaning stations, live bait, ADA Accessible, parking. (972) 294-1443
Ramp detailsStewart's Creek Park
Four lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, picnic areas, camping. (972) 294-1443
Ramp detailsEastvale Park
One lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, picnic areas. (972) 625-1106
Ramp detailsEast Hill Park
Four lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas. (972) 625-2233
Ramp detailsTPWD access layer (21 points) and the TPWD Lewisville Lake ramp list, checked October 2026.
Limits that differ from statewide rules at Lewisville Lake
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 Lewisville Lake |
|---|---|
| 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 Lewisville Lake from the TPWD Outdoor Annual, 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027), checked October 2026.
Fish released into Lewisville Lake
| Year | Species | Number | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunshine bass | 151,954 | Fingerling |
| 2025 | Sunshine bass | 303,638 | Fingerling |
| 2024 | Sunshine bass | 752,874 | Fry |
| 2024 | Sunshine bass | 297,415 | Fingerling |
| 2024 | Lone star bass | 231,399 | Fingerling |
Lewisville Lake stocking: TPWD stocking by water body, retrieved October 2026.
Competitive fishing on Lewisville Lake
| Date | Event | Organizer | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-13 | 2025 TBN Kayak State Championship – Lewisville Lake | Texas B.A.S.S. Nation | completed |
Tournament dates for Lewisville Lake from each organizer, retrieved October 2026.
Shops and guides near Lewisville Lake
- Live Bait OutletLewisville, 2 miles southwest of the lake, (972) 436-2642
- Safe Harbor Pier 121Lewisville, 3 miles east of the lake, (972) 625-2233
- Pier 121 MarinaLewisville, 3 miles east of the lake, (972) 625-2233
- Aa-Amazing Fishing & Hunting ServiceLewisville, 3 miles south of the lake, (972) 420-0941
- West Lake MarinaLake Dallas, 3 miles northwest of the lake, (940) 497-4444
- Academy Sports + Outdoors LewisvilleLewisville, 4 miles south of the lake, (972) 316-5200
- Hidden Cove MarinaFrisco, 5 miles northeast of the lake, (469) 252-4660
- Lakeview MarinaLake Dallas, 5 miles northwest of the lake, (940) 321-2675
- Downwind Guide ServiceFreshwater guide, (817) 909-1953
- Lewisville Catfish Guide ServiceFreshwater guide, (844) 534-1999
Shop and guide sources for Lewisville Lake: OpenStreetMap, store locators and guide websites (October 2026).
Nearby lakes and towns for Lewisville Lake
Grapevine Lake
9 miles southwest, 6,684 acres
Bachman Lake
16 miles south, 132 acres
Ray Roberts Lake
20 miles north, 25,600 acres
White Rock Lake
22 miles southeast, 1,088 acres
- LewisvilleDenton County, 1 mile south
- The ColonyDenton County, 4 miles east
- Highland VillageDenton County, 6 miles west
- CarrolltonDenton County, 7 miles southeast
- Denton CountyFishing access across the county
Frequently asked about Lewisville Lake
What size reservoir is Lewisville Lake?
TPWD lists Lewisville Lake at 29,592 surface acres and is 67 feet deep at its deepest point.
How old is Lewisville Lake?
Water started backing up behind the dam in 1954 on Elm Fork.
What is the Lewisville Lake record largemouth bass?
The TPWD record largemouth here is 13.63 pounds and measured 24.25 inches, caught 2005-11-28.
Which other species records come from Lewisville Lake?
Flathead catfish 98 lb; Blue catfish 63.12 lb; Longnose gar 40 lb.
What should I fish for at Lewisville Lake?
Ratings from TPWD read largemouth bass good; catfish excellent; crappie excellent; white bass excellent; hybrid striped bass good.
What boat ramps does Lewisville Lake have?
You can launch from 14 boat ramps on Lewisville Lake, and 2 of them charge no fee.
How do I know the stage at Lewisville Lake?
Look at the water level section of this page, which pulls the Lewisville Lake reading from TWDB every hour.
Does Lewisville Lake have its own bag limits?
Yes, Catfish follow their own rules here, laid out in the 2026-27 table on this page.
Does TPWD stock Lewisville Lake?
The latest TPWD stocking was 151,954 fingerling sunshine bass in 2026, and 5 stocking events are on record since 2024.
What tournaments run on Lewisville Lake?
Most recent: 2025 TBN Kayak State Championship – Lewisville Lake on 2025-09-13, run by Texas B.A.S.S. Nation.
Where can I stay near Lewisville Lake?
Try Lewisville, about 1 mile south of the lake center, in Denton County.
Where do I get tackle near Lewisville Lake?
Live Bait Outlet in Lewisville is about 2 miles from Lewisville Lake, one of 8 shops listed above.
More water near Lewisville Lake
Pick a ramp above once you know the current level.