Fishing near College Station, Texas
Public access, lakes and tackle near College Station.
- 2lakes in 30 mi
- 6access points
- 1shops nearby
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Water within reach of College Station
Lake Bryan is 13 miles from the center of College Station, the nearest reservoir with TPWD survey data.
2 lakes sit within 30 miles: Lake Bryan and Lake Somerville.
TPWD counts 6 public access points within 20 miles of College Station, including river access on Brazos River @ FM 60, Brazos River @ Hwy 21 and Brazos River.
In the 2025-2026 winter season, TPWD released 2,570 rainbow trout at Central Park Pond #1*, Cy Miller Pond and Gabbard Park Pond in College Station. College Station counted 120,511 residents in the last Census.
Miles are measured as the crow flies from College Station.
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Lake Bryan
13 miles northwest, 829 acres.
See detailsLake Somerville
23 miles southwest, 11,456 acres; excellent largemouth bass and catfish.
See detailsLake Raven
45 miles east, 204 acres; excellent largemouth bass and sunfish.
See detailsLake Conroe
47 miles east, 20,118 acres; excellent largemouth bass and catfish.
See detailsLake Limestone
51 miles north, 12,553 acres.
See detailsFayette County Reservoir
53 miles southwest, 2,400 acres; excellent largemouth bass.
See detailsAccess points near College Station
Highlighted dots near College Station link to full lake pages.
- Brazos River @ FM 601 access point within 20 miles
- Brazos River @ Hwy 211 access point within 20 miles
- Brazos River1 access point within 20 miles
- Navasota1 access point within 20 miles
- Brazos1 access point within 20 miles
Points around College Station: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Shops and guides around College Station
- Academy Sports + Outdoors College Stationsporting goods, 2 miles north, (979) 680-5040
College Station listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Top lake records close to College Station
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Blue | 94.5 lb | Lake Somerville | 23 miles | 2015 |
| Gar, Hybrid | 93.3 lb | Lake Somerville | 23 miles | 2021 |
| Carp, Grass | 62.75 lb | Lake Somerville | 23 miles | 2007 |
| Catfish, Flathead | 50.3 lb | Lake Somerville | 23 miles | 2014 |
| Gar, Longnose | 33.03 lb | Lake Somerville | 23 miles | 2009 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 24.85 lb | Lake Somerville | 23 miles | 2004 |
| Carp, Common | 20 lb | Lake Bryan | 13 miles | 1998 |
| Catfish, Channel | 15.6 lb | Lake Somerville | 23 miles | 2010 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 15.13 lb | Lake Somerville | 23 miles | 2012 |
| Bass, Largemouth | 13.6 lb | Lake Somerville | 23 miles | 2009 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of College Station.
Where TPWD stocks trout in College Station
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Pond #1* | 1,792 | 11/26/2025, 12/12/2025, 12/23/2025, 1/9/2026, 1/23/2026, 2/6/2026, 2/20/2026, 3/2/2026 |
| Cy Miller Pond | 378 | 1/21/2026 |
| Gabbard Park Pond | 400 | 1/6/2026 |
College Station trout dates: TPWD winter stocking schedule, 2025-2026 season.
Common questions from College Station anglers
What is the closest lake to College Station?
Lake Bryan, about 13 miles northwest of town.
How many lakes can I reach within 30 miles of College Station?
The list holds 2 lakes with TPWD data, such as Lake Bryan and Lake Somerville.
What is the biggest lake near College Station?
Lake Conroe, roughly 20,118 acres, 47 miles from the center.
Is there free fishing access near College Station?
TPWD counts 6 public access points inside 20 miles of College Station.
What rivers can I fish near College Station?
Public access within 20 miles is on Brazos River @ FM 60, Brazos River @ Hwy 21, Brazos River and Navasota.
Is there a tackle shop near College Station?
Academy Sports + Outdoors College Station, in College Station, sits about 2 miles away.
Does College Station get stocked trout?
Rainbow trout went into Central Park Pond #1*, Cy Miller Pond and Gabbard Park Pond during the 2025-2026 season.
College Station sits in which county?
Brazos County.
Must children carry a license near College Station?
Under 17, a Texas resident needs no license near College Station.
Which lake near College Station is best for bass?
For bass, Lake Somerville is the nearest excellent lake at 23 miles.
Where are live lake levels for College Station?
Open any lake above, since Lake Bryan has a live TWDB level on its page.