Fishing near Arlington, Texas
Lakes and bait close to Arlington, ranked by distance.
- 8lakes in 30 mi
- 26access points
- 12shops nearby
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Fishing around Arlington at a glance
Arlington anglers are about 5 miles from Lake Arlington, the closest lake with TPWD surveys.
Inside 30 miles of town lie 8 lakes, such as Lake Arlington, Joe Pool Lake, Lake Worth, Bachman Lake, Marine Creek Lake and Grapevine Lake.
Within 20 miles of Arlington, TPWD lists 26 public access points, including river access on River Legacy Trail proposed access and River Legacy Canoe Launch.
In the 2025-2026 winter season, TPWD released 1,000 rainbow trout at Randol Mill Duck Pond in Arlington. The population of Arlington was 394,266 in 2020.
Distances: Arlington town center to each lake point, straight line.
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Lake Arlington
5 miles west, 1,939 acres; excellent largemouth bass and channel catfish.
See detailsJoe Pool Lake
9 miles southeast, 6,469 acres.
See detailsLake Worth
18 miles west, 3,489 acres; excellent catfish and crappie.
See detailsBachman Lake
18 miles northeast, 132 acres; excellent crappie.
See detailsMarine Creek Lake
18 miles northwest, 250 acres.
See detailsGrapevine Lake
19 miles north, 6,684 acres; excellent largemouth bass and blue catfish.
See detailsBenbrook Lake
20 miles west, 3,635 acres; excellent hybrid striped bass.
See detailsEagle Mountain Lake
23 miles northwest, 8,738 acres; excellent crappie and white bass.
See detailsBanks and ramps near Arlington
Lakes with a page are highlighted, and the rest are TPWD access points around Arlington.
- River Legacy Trail proposed access1 access point within 20 miles
- River Legacy Canoe Launch1 access point within 20 miles
Points around Arlington: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Tackle stores and guides by Arlington
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Arlingtonsporting goods, 1 mile south, (817) 375-3210
- Flying Fishbait tackle, 3 miles northeast, (817) 303-3335
- Lares Marinamarina, 4 miles northeast, (682) 238-3745
- Rae J's Bait Beer & Grillbait tackle, 6 miles southeast, (817) 468-0276
- Lynn Creek Marinamarina, 7 miles southeast, (817) 640-4200
- AJ’s Tackle Boxbait tackle, 7 miles southwest, (817) 330-3305
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Mansfieldsporting goods, 9 miles south, (817) 779-5420
- Academy Sports + Outdoors North Richland Hillssporting goods, 11 miles northwest, (817) 514-3140
- Anglers Pro Tackle and Outdoorsbait tackle, 13 miles northwest, (817) 503-2333
- Humdinger luresbait tackle, 13 miles north, (817) 475-3538
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Burlesonsporting goods, 14 miles southwest, (817) 426-7800
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Fort Worthsporting goods, 16 miles northwest, (817) 605-4000
- Helm W RFreshwater guide, (817) 265-9746
- Family GuideFreshwater guide, (817) 472-8242
- E Guide SvcFreshwater guide, (817) 524-6367
Arlington listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Heaviest catches logged near Arlington
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Blue | 75.5 lb | Lake Worth | 18 miles | 2012 |
| Catfish, Flathead | 73.5 lb | Grapevine Lake | 19 miles | 1980 |
| Carp, Grass | 60.3 lb | Joe Pool Lake | 9 miles | 2008 |
| Gar, Longnose | 40.75 lb | Lake Worth | 18 miles | 2019 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 31.8 lb | Lake Worth | 18 miles | 2003 |
| Carp, Common | 28 lb | Grapevine Lake | 19 miles | 2004 |
| Bass, Largemouth | 16 lb | Eagle Mountain Lake | 23 miles | 2022 |
| Bass, Hybrid Striped | 14 lb | Lake Worth | 18 miles | 2018 |
| Catfish, Channel | 13.65 lb | Lake Worth | 18 miles | 2019 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 12.4 lb | Benbrook Lake | 20 miles | 1996 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of Arlington.
Rainbow trout stocking in Arlington
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Randol Mill Duck Pond | 1,000 | 2/17/2026 |
Arlington trout dates: TPWD winter stocking schedule, 2025-2026 season.
Fishing near Arlington: what people ask
What is the nearest reservoir to Arlington?
Lake Arlington, about 5 miles west of town.
What lakes sit within 30 miles of Arlington?
The list holds 8 lakes with TPWD data, such as Lake Arlington, Joe Pool Lake, Lake Worth, Bachman Lake, Marine Creek Lake and Grapevine Lake.
What big lake is closest to Arlington?
Eagle Mountain Lake, roughly 8,738 acres, 23 miles from the center.
Can I fish from the bank near Arlington?
TPWD counts 26 public access points inside 20 miles of Arlington.
What creeks and rivers are open near Arlington?
Public access within 20 miles is on River Legacy Trail proposed access and River Legacy Canoe Launch.
Where is the nearest bait shop to Arlington?
Academy Sports + Outdoors Arlington, in Arlington, sits about 1 mile away.
Does TPWD stock rainbow trout in Arlington?
Rainbow trout went into Randol Mill Duck Pond during the 2025-2026 season.
Which county does Arlington fall under?
Tarrant County.
Is a license required for kids in Arlington?
Kids under 17 fish without a license around Arlington.
Which nearby lake rates best for bass from Arlington?
For bass, Lake Arlington is the nearest excellent lake at 5 miles.
Where is the current lake level for Arlington?
Open any lake above, since Lake Arlington has a live TWDB level on its page.
More places to fish around Arlington
Start with Lake Arlington, the closest lake to Arlington.