Fishing near Dallas, Texas
Lakes, river access and shops within an easy drive of Dallas.
- 8lakes in 30 mi
- 20access points
- 12shops nearby
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The fishing picture near Dallas
From Dallas, White Rock Lake is the nearest lake TPWD tracks, roughly 3 miles to the northeast.
A 30 mile drive reaches 8 lakes, namely White Rock Lake, Bachman Lake, Lake Ray Hubbard, Joe Pool Lake, Grapevine Lake and Lewisville Lake.
TPWD maps 20 public access points within 20 miles of Dallas, including river access on River Legacy Canoe Launch.
TPWD put 6,250 rainbow trout into Kidd Springs Park, Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center (Dallas) – CFL and Lake Highlands North Park in Dallas over the 2025-2026 winter. Dallas had 1,304,379 residents in the 2020 Census.
Straight line distances from the center of Dallas.
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White Rock Lake
3 miles northeast, 1,088 acres; excellent largemouth bass and crappie.
See detailsBachman Lake
7 miles northwest, 132 acres; excellent crappie.
See detailsLake Ray Hubbard
15 miles east, 21,671 acres; excellent catfish and hybrid striped bass.
See detailsJoe Pool Lake
17 miles southwest, 6,469 acres.
See detailsGrapevine Lake
21 miles northwest, 6,684 acres; excellent largemouth bass and blue catfish.
See detailsLewisville Lake
22 miles northwest, 29,592 acres; excellent catfish and crappie.
See detailsLake Lavon
24 miles northeast, 21,400 acres; excellent blue catfish and crappie.
See detailsLake Arlington
26 miles west, 1,939 acres; excellent largemouth bass and channel catfish.
See detailsMapped public water near Dallas
Each dot near Dallas is a lake or a TPWD access point.
- River Legacy Canoe Launch1 access point within 20 miles
Points around Dallas: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Bait, tackle and guides near Dallas
- Bowers Marinamarina, 2 miles northwest, (214) 528-6374
- Tailwaters Fly Fishing Co.fly shop, 4 miles west, (214) 219-2500
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Dallassporting goods, 5 miles north, (469) 329-7901
- Fishin' Worldbait tackle, 6 miles northwest, (214) 358-4941
- Bachman Lake Marinamarina, 7 miles northwest
- La Marina Community Resource Centermarina, 7 miles southwest, (214) 623-0700
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Mesquitesporting goods, 8 miles east, (972) 682-3450
- Emeryville Marinamarina, 10 miles northwest, (972) 406-5215
- Fisherman Supplybait tackle, 10 miles east, (972) 226-5577
- Safe Harbor Marinasmarina, 11 miles north, (972) 488-1314
- International Marina Groupmarina, 11 miles north, (972) 488-1314
- Barlow's Tackle Shopbait tackle, 11 miles north, (972) 231-5982
- Caaarguide.comFreshwater guide, (214) 522-4158
Dallas listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Record fish caught near Dallas
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Flathead | 98 lb | Lewisville Lake | 22 miles | 1986 |
| Carp, Grass | 69 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 15 miles | 2005 |
| Catfish, Blue | 68 lb | Lake Lavon | 24 miles | 2005 |
| Gar, Longnose | 47.68 lb | Lewisville Lake | 22 miles | 2012 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 45.64 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 15 miles | 2013 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 30.9 lb | Lake Lavon | 24 miles | 2006 |
| Carp, Common | 28 lb | Grapevine Lake | 21 miles | 2004 |
| Catfish, Channel | 26.06 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 15 miles | 2018 |
| Bass, Striped | 24 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 15 miles | 1994 |
| Bass, Hybrid Striped | 19.66 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 15 miles | 1984 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of Dallas.
Stocked trout sites in Dallas
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Kidd Springs Park | 1,500 | 12/9/2025, 1/18/2026 |
| Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center (Dallas) – CFL | 1,000 | 12/21/2025 |
| Lake Highlands North Park | 500 | 2/14/2026 |
| Lancaster Community Park | 1,500 | 1/20/2026 |
| Samuell Farm Pond #4 | 1,750 | 2/22/2026 |
Dallas trout dates: TPWD winter stocking schedule, 2025-2026 season.
What to know before fishing near Dallas
Which lake is nearest to Dallas?
That is White Rock Lake, some 3 miles northeast of town.
What lakes are inside 30 miles of Dallas?
Within 30 miles you have 8 lakes with TPWD surveys: White Rock Lake, Bachman Lake, Lake Ray Hubbard, Joe Pool Lake, Grapevine Lake and Lewisville Lake.
Which large reservoir is close to Dallas?
Lewisville Lake, at 29,592 surface acres and 22 miles away.
Where can I fish without a boat near Dallas?
TPWD shows 20 public access points within 20 miles of Dallas on its access map.
Which streams near Dallas have public access?
TPWD access on moving water nearby: River Legacy Canoe Launch.
Which bait store is closest to Dallas?
Bowers Marina in Dallas, about 2 miles away.
Is trout stocked near Dallas?
Trout stockings reached Kidd Springs Park, Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center (Dallas) – CFL and Lake Highlands North Park during 2025-2026.
What county do I look under for Dallas?
Dallas County, Texas.
Does a child need a license to fish around Dallas?
No, Texas kids under 17 fish free in Dallas and everywhere else in the state.
Where should I fish for largemouth near Dallas?
White Rock Lake, rated excellent for largemouth bass by TPWD, is 3 miles away.
How do I check lake levels near Dallas?
The lake pages carry hourly TWDB levels, White Rock Lake included.
More water a drive from Dallas
The White Rock Lake page is the quickest trip from Dallas.