Fishing near Denton, Texas
Lakes, river access and shops within an easy drive of Denton.
- 3lakes in 30 mi
- 40access points
- 12shops nearby
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The fishing picture near Denton
From Denton, Ray Roberts Lake is the nearest lake TPWD tracks, roughly 11 miles to the northeast.
A 30 mile drive reaches 3 lakes, namely Ray Roberts Lake, Lewisville Lake and Grapevine Lake.
TPWD maps 40 public access points within 20 miles of Denton, including river access on Elm Fork ot the Trinity, Elm Fork of the Trinity and Marshall Creek.
In the 2025-2026 winter season, TPWD released 2,400 rainbow trout at South Lakes Park Pond* in Denton. Denton had 139,869 residents in the 2020 Census.
Miles are measured as the crow flies from Denton.
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Ray Roberts Lake
11 miles northeast, 25,600 acres; excellent largemouth bass and crappie.
See detailsLewisville Lake
14 miles southeast, 29,592 acres; excellent catfish and crappie.
See detailsGrapevine Lake
18 miles south, 6,684 acres; excellent largemouth bass and blue catfish.
See detailsBachman Lake
30 miles southeast, 132 acres; excellent crappie.
See detailsEagle Mountain Lake
30 miles southwest, 8,738 acres; excellent crappie and white bass.
See detailsMarine Creek Lake
31 miles southwest, 250 acres.
See detailsLake Worth
33 miles southwest, 3,489 acres; excellent catfish and crappie.
See detailsMuenster Lake
34 miles northwest, 309 acres.
See detailsMapped public water near Denton
Each dot near Denton is a lake or a TPWD access point.
- Elm Fork ot the Trinity1 access point within 20 miles
- Elm Fork of the Trinity1 access point within 20 miles
- Marshall Creek1 access point within 20 miles
Points around Denton: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Bait, tackle and guides near Denton
- SDS Outdoorsbait tackle, 1 mile northeast, (214) 551-1530
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Dentonsporting goods, 2 miles northwest, (940) 483-4300
- Lakeview Marinamarina, 10 miles southeast, (940) 321-2675
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Flower Moundsporting goods, 11 miles south, (214) 513-6110
- West Lake Marinamarina, 11 miles southeast, (940) 497-4444
- Ray Roberts Marinamarina, 11 miles north, (940) 458-7588
- Cottonwood Creek Marinamarina, 12 miles southeast, (972) 292-1100
- Cottonwood Cove Marinamarina, 13 miles southeast
- Lakeview Baitbait tackle, 13 miles east, (972) 292-2525
- Hidden Cove Marinamarina, 13 miles southeast, (469) 252-4660
- Carp n Cat Candybait tackle, 14 miles south, (817) 948-8871
- Live Bait Outletbait tackle, 14 miles southeast, (972) 436-2642
- Amazon Xtreme Fishing Adventures LLCFreshwater guide, (469) 995-5351
- GBass ReelFittersFreshwater guide, (940) 367-3262
Denton listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Record fish caught near Denton
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Flathead | 98 lb | Lewisville Lake | 14 miles | 1986 |
| Carp, Grass | 78.2 lb | Ray Roberts Lake | 11 miles | 2010 |
| Catfish, Blue | 75.5 lb | Lake Worth | 33 miles | 2012 |
| Gar, Longnose | 47.68 lb | Lewisville Lake | 14 miles | 2012 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 35.92 lb | Ray Roberts Lake | 11 miles | 2024 |
| Carp, Common | 28 lb | Grapevine Lake | 18 miles | 2004 |
| Catfish, Channel | 22.68 lb | Lewisville Lake | 14 miles | 2002 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 21.2 lb | Ray Roberts Lake | 11 miles | 2004 |
| Bass, Largemouth | 16 lb | Eagle Mountain Lake | 30 miles | 2022 |
| Bass, Striped | 15.09 lb | Lewisville Lake | 14 miles | 1998 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of Denton.
Stocked trout sites in Denton
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| South Lakes Park Pond* | 2,400 | 11/26/2025, 12/12/2025, 12/23/2025, 1/9/2026, 1/22/2026, 2/6/2026, 2/20/2026, 2/27/2026 |
Denton trout dates: TPWD winter stocking schedule, 2025-2026 season.
What to know before fishing near Denton
Which lake is nearest to Denton?
Ray Roberts Lake, about 11 miles northeast of town.
What lakes are inside 30 miles of Denton?
The list holds 3 lakes with TPWD data, such as Ray Roberts Lake, Lewisville Lake and Grapevine Lake.
Which large reservoir is close to Denton?
Lewisville Lake, roughly 29,592 acres, 14 miles from the center.
Where can I fish without a boat near Denton?
TPWD counts 40 public access points inside 20 miles of Denton.
Which streams near Denton have public access?
Public access within 20 miles is on Elm Fork ot the Trinity, Elm Fork of the Trinity and Marshall Creek.
Which bait store is closest to Denton?
SDS Outdoors, in Denton, sits about 1 mile away.
Is trout stocked near Denton?
Rainbow trout went into South Lakes Park Pond* during the 2025-2026 season.
What county do I look under for Denton?
Denton County.
Does a child need a license to fish around Denton?
No, Texas kids under 17 fish free in Denton and everywhere else in the state.
Where should I fish for largemouth near Denton?
For bass, Ray Roberts Lake is the nearest excellent lake at 11 miles.
How do I check lake levels near Denton?
Open any lake above, since Ray Roberts Lake has a live TWDB level on its page.
More water a drive from Denton
The Ray Roberts Lake page is the quickest trip from Denton.