Fishing near Allen, Texas
Where to fish around Allen, closest water first.
- 7lakes in 30 mi
- 40access points
- 12shops nearby
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Fishing water near Allen
The nearest surveyed lake to Allen is Lake Lavon, some 13 miles southeast.
You can reach 7 lakes inside 30 miles, among them Lake Lavon, Lewisville Lake, White Rock Lake, Bachman Lake, Lake Ray Hubbard and Grapevine Lake.
The TPWD layer shows 40 public access points within 20 miles of Allen.
TPWD stocked 1,500 rainbow trout at Bethany Park Pond C in Allen during the 2025-2026 winter season. About 104,627 people lived in Allen at the 2020 Census.
Straight line distances from the center of Allen.
For the rainbow trout herePiscifun Carbon XT ultralight spinning reel25% OFFSale $59.99 The closest lakes to Allen
Lake Lavon
13 miles southeast, 21,400 acres; excellent blue catfish and crappie.
See detailsLewisville Lake
17 miles west, 29,592 acres; excellent catfish and crappie.
See detailsWhite Rock Lake
21 miles south, 1,088 acres; excellent largemouth bass and crappie.
See detailsBachman Lake
21 miles southwest, 132 acres; excellent crappie.
See detailsLake Ray Hubbard
23 miles southeast, 21,671 acres; excellent catfish and hybrid striped bass.
See detailsGrapevine Lake
24 miles southwest, 6,684 acres; excellent largemouth bass and blue catfish.
See detailsRay Roberts Lake
28 miles northwest, 25,600 acres; excellent largemouth bass and crappie.
See detailsJoe Pool Lake
37 miles southwest, 6,469 acres.
See detailsTPWD access around Allen
Bright dots near Allen are lakes with their own page.
Points around Allen: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Local shops and guides for Allen
- Bass Pro Shops Allen (Bass Pro / Cabela's)sporting goods, 1 mile northeast, (214) 383-0502
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Fairviewsporting goods, 2 miles northeast, (972) 633-4100
- Maple Lake Lure Co., L.L.C.bait tackle, 3 miles east, (972) 801-7093
- The Bass Housebait tackle, 4 miles south, (972) 517-5981
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Planosporting goods, 5 miles south, (972) 633-4100
- Roadkill Round Tablebait tackle, 7 miles northwest, (972) 529-1812
- Lone Star Reel Corpbait tackle, 7 miles northeast, (972) 542-3221
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Friscosporting goods, 8 miles west, (214) 436-5920
- Academy Sports + Outdoors McKinneysporting goods, 8 miles north, (469) 952-5700
- Manley Rodsbait tackle, 8 miles northwest, (855) 462-6539
- Anchor Bay Marinamarina, 9 miles southeast, (972) 429-1852
- Collin Park Marinamarina, 9 miles southeast, (972) 442-3567
Allen listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Lake records near Allen
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Flathead | 98 lb | Lewisville Lake | 17 miles | 1986 |
| Carp, Grass | 78.2 lb | Ray Roberts Lake | 28 miles | 2010 |
| Catfish, Blue | 68 lb | Lake Lavon | 13 miles | 2005 |
| Gar, Longnose | 47.68 lb | Lewisville Lake | 17 miles | 2012 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 45.64 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 23 miles | 2013 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 30.9 lb | Lake Lavon | 13 miles | 2006 |
| Carp, Common | 28 lb | Grapevine Lake | 24 miles | 2004 |
| Catfish, Channel | 26.06 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 23 miles | 2018 |
| Bass, Striped | 24 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 23 miles | 1994 |
| Bass, Hybrid Striped | 19.66 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 23 miles | 1984 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of Allen.
Winter rainbow trout around Allen
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany Park Pond C | 1,500 | 12/4/2025 |
Allen trout dates: TPWD winter stocking schedule, 2025-2026 season.
Your questions on fishing near Allen
How far is a lake from Allen?
Try Lake Lavon, about 13 miles southeast from the center.
How many surveyed lakes lie near Allen?
Count 7 lakes with survey data, including Lake Lavon, Lewisville Lake, White Rock Lake, Bachman Lake, Lake Ray Hubbard and Grapevine Lake.
Which nearby lake has the most acres near Allen?
Lewisville Lake covers 29,592 acres and sits 17 miles off.
Is there bank fishing access near Allen?
The TPWD layer lists 40 public access points within 20 miles of Allen across lakes and streams.
What shop sells bait near Allen?
The nearest is Bass Pro Shops Allen (Bass Pro / Cabela's) in Allen, 1 mile away.
Can I catch stocked trout in Allen?
TPWD released trout at Bethany Park Pond C in the 2025-2026 season.
Which county holds Allen?
Look under Collin County.
Do kids need a fishing license in Allen?
Children under 17 who live in Texas need no license at the lakes near Allen.
Where are the big bass near Allen?
TPWD gives White Rock Lake, 21 miles away, an excellent rating for largemouth.
How full are the lakes near Allen?
Live TWDB levels sit on each lake page, such as Lake Lavon.
Where to go from Allen
Try Lake Lavon first, then the other lakes near Allen.