Fishing near Carrollton, Texas
Where to fish around Carrollton, closest water first.
- 8lakes in 30 mi
- 40access points
- 12shops nearby
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Fishing water near Carrollton
The nearest surveyed lake to Carrollton is Lewisville Lake, some 7 miles northwest.
You can reach 8 lakes inside 30 miles, among them Lewisville Lake, Grapevine Lake, Bachman Lake, White Rock Lake, Joe Pool Lake and Lake Lavon.
The TPWD layer shows 40 public access points within 20 miles of Carrollton.
TPWD put 2,203 rainbow trout into Josey Ranch Park South Pond (Carrollton) – CFL in Carrollton over the 2025-2026 winter. About 133,434 people lived in Carrollton at the 2020 Census.
Straight line distances from the center of Carrollton.
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Lewisville Lake
7 miles northwest, 29,592 acres; excellent catfish and crappie.
See detailsGrapevine Lake
9 miles west, 6,684 acres; excellent largemouth bass and blue catfish.
See detailsBachman Lake
10 miles south, 132 acres; excellent crappie.
See detailsWhite Rock Lake
16 miles southeast, 1,088 acres; excellent largemouth bass and crappie.
See detailsJoe Pool Lake
24 miles south, 6,469 acres.
See detailsLake Lavon
25 miles east, 21,400 acres; excellent blue catfish and crappie.
See detailsLake Arlington
25 miles southwest, 1,939 acres; excellent largemouth bass and channel catfish.
See detailsLake Ray Hubbard
26 miles southeast, 21,671 acres; excellent catfish and hybrid striped bass.
See detailsTPWD access around Carrollton
Bright dots near Carrollton are lakes with their own page.
Points around Carrollton: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Local shops and guides for Carrollton
- New Haven Marinasmarina, 4 miles northeast, (972) 460-0514
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Lewisvillesporting goods, 4 miles west, (972) 316-5200
- Lone Star Tackle & Supply LPbait tackle, 4 miles northeast, (972) 891-8713
- Aa-Amazing Fishing & Hunting Servicebait tackle, 6 miles northwest, (972) 420-0941
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Planosporting goods, 6 miles northeast, (972) 473-6400
- Suntex Marinasmarina, 6 miles east, (972) 789-1400
- Safe Harbor Pier 121marina, 6 miles north, (972) 625-2233
- Emeryville Marinamarina, 6 miles south, (972) 406-5215
- Pier 121 Marinamarina, 6 miles north, (972) 625-2233
- Safe Harbor Marinasmarina, 6 miles southeast, (972) 488-1314
- International Marina Groupmarina, 6 miles southeast, (972) 488-1314
- Live Bait Outletbait tackle, 7 miles northwest, (972) 436-2642
Carrollton listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Lake records near Carrollton
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Flathead | 98 lb | Lewisville Lake | 7 miles | 1986 |
| Carp, Grass | 69 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 26 miles | 2005 |
| Catfish, Blue | 68 lb | Lake Lavon | 25 miles | 2005 |
| Gar, Longnose | 47.68 lb | Lewisville Lake | 7 miles | 2012 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 45.64 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 26 miles | 2013 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 30.9 lb | Lake Lavon | 25 miles | 2006 |
| Carp, Common | 28 lb | Grapevine Lake | 9 miles | 2004 |
| Catfish, Channel | 26.06 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 26 miles | 2018 |
| Bass, Striped | 24 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 26 miles | 1994 |
| Bass, Hybrid Striped | 19.66 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 26 miles | 1984 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of Carrollton.
Winter rainbow trout around Carrollton
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Josey Ranch Park South Pond (Carrollton) – CFL | 2,203 | 12/8/2025, 2/12/2026 |
Carrollton trout dates: TPWD winter stocking schedule, 2025-2026 season.
Your questions on fishing near Carrollton
How far is a lake from Carrollton?
That is Lewisville Lake, some 7 miles northwest of town.
How many surveyed lakes lie near Carrollton?
Within 30 miles you have 8 lakes with TPWD surveys: Lewisville Lake, Grapevine Lake, Bachman Lake, White Rock Lake, Joe Pool Lake and Lake Lavon.
Which nearby lake has the most acres near Carrollton?
Lewisville Lake, at 29,592 surface acres and 7 miles away.
Is there bank fishing access near Carrollton?
TPWD shows 40 public access points within 20 miles of Carrollton on its access map.
What shop sells bait near Carrollton?
New Haven Marinas in Carrollton, about 4 miles away.
Can I catch stocked trout in Carrollton?
Trout stockings reached Josey Ranch Park South Pond (Carrollton) – CFL during 2025-2026.
Which county holds Carrollton?
Denton County, Texas.
Do kids need a fishing license in Carrollton?
Children under 17 who live in Texas need no license at the lakes near Carrollton.
Where are the big bass near Carrollton?
Grapevine Lake, rated excellent for largemouth bass by TPWD, is 9 miles away.
How full are the lakes near Carrollton?
The lake pages carry hourly TWDB levels, Lewisville Lake included.
Where to go from Carrollton
Try Lewisville Lake first, then the other lakes near Carrollton.