Fishing near Amarillo, Texas
Public access, lakes and tackle near Amarillo.
- 0lakes in 30 mi
- 4access points
- 2shops nearby
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Water within reach of Amarillo
Lake Meredith is 39 miles from the center of Amarillo, the nearest reservoir with TPWD survey data.
TPWD counts 4 public access points within 20 miles of Amarillo, including river access on Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River and Canadian River.
The 2025-2026 winter brought 4,424 stocked rainbow trout to Medical Center South* in Amarillo. Amarillo counted 200,393 residents in the last Census.
Miles are measured as the crow flies from Amarillo.
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Lake Meredith
39 miles northeast, 16,411 acres; excellent walleye.
See detailsMackenzie Reservoir
50 miles southeast, 896 acres.
See detailsGreenbelt Reservoir
55 miles east, 1,990 acres.
See detailsMcClellan Reservoir
55 miles east, 339 acres.
See detailsAccess points near Amarillo
Highlighted dots near Amarillo link to full lake pages.
- Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River3 access points within 20 miles
- Canadian River1 access point within 20 miles
Points around Amarillo: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Shops and guides around Amarillo
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Amarillosporting goods, 6 miles west, (806) 457-2460
- Twin Willows Bait & Tacklebait tackle, 7 miles south, (806) 282-0780
- Amarillo Fly GuysFly, (806) 467-7518
Amarillo listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Top lake records close to Amarillo
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Flathead | 39.25 lb | Lake Meredith | 39 miles | 2008 |
| Carp, Grass | 37.6 lb | Lake Meredith | 39 miles | 2000 |
| Catfish, Channel | 22.75 lb | Lake Meredith | 39 miles | 1978 |
| Bass, Largemouth | 12.25 lb | Lake Meredith | 39 miles | 2001 |
| Walleye | 11.88 lb | Lake Meredith | 39 miles | 1990 |
| Bass, Smallmouth | 7.93 lb | Lake Meredith | 39 miles | 1998 |
| Bass, White | 3.56 lb | Lake Meredith | 39 miles | 1999 |
| Crappie, White | 3.12 lb | Lake Meredith | 39 miles | 2017 |
| Crappie, Black | 1.81 lb | Lake Meredith | 39 miles | 2006 |
| Trout, Rainbow | 1.76 lb | Lake Meredith | 39 miles | 1997 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of Amarillo.
Where TPWD stocks trout in Amarillo
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Center South* | 4,424 | 11/26/2025, 12/12/2025, 12/23/2025, 1/9/2026, 1/22/2026, 2/6/2026, 2/20/2026, 3/2/2026 |
Amarillo trout dates: TPWD winter stocking schedule, 2025-2026 season.
Common questions from Amarillo anglers
What is the closest lake to Amarillo?
Lake Meredith sits about 39 miles northeast.
What is the biggest lake near Amarillo?
That is Lake Meredith, 16,411 acres, about 39 miles from town.
Is there free fishing access near Amarillo?
TPWD maps 4 public access points within 20 miles of Amarillo, on lakes, rivers and creeks.
What rivers can I fish near Amarillo?
Stream access inside 20 miles is on Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River and Canadian River.
Is there a tackle shop near Amarillo?
Try Academy Sports + Outdoors Amarillo in Amarillo, roughly 6 miles off.
Does Amarillo get stocked trout?
Yes, TPWD stocked rainbow trout at Medical Center South* during the 2025-2026 season.
Amarillo sits in which county?
That is Potter County.
Must children carry a license near Amarillo?
Under 17, a Texas resident needs no license near Amarillo.
Where are live lake levels for Amarillo?
Click through to Lake Meredith for its live TWDB reading.