Fishing near Fort Worth, Texas
Where to fish around Fort Worth, closest water first.
- 8lakes in 30 mi
- 40access points
- 12shops nearby
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Fishing water near Fort Worth
The nearest surveyed lake to Fort Worth is Lake Worth, some 4 miles west.
You can reach 8 lakes inside 30 miles, among them Lake Worth, Marine Creek Lake, Eagle Mountain Lake, Lake Arlington, Benbrook Lake and Lake Weatherford.
The TPWD layer shows 40 public access points within 20 miles of Fort Worth, including river access on Greer Island Paddle Launch, Lake Worth and West Fork of the Trinity River.
TPWD stocked 7,402 rainbow trout at Greenbriar Park (Fort Worth)*, River Park Clear Fork of the Trinity River (Fort Worth) and Trinity Park Clear Fork Trinity River in Fort Worth during the 2025-2026 winter season. About 918,915 people lived in Fort Worth at the 2020 Census.
Distances: Fort Worth town center to each lake point, straight line.
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Lake Worth
4 miles west, 3,489 acres; excellent catfish and crappie.
See detailsMarine Creek Lake
4 miles northwest, 250 acres.
See detailsEagle Mountain Lake
9 miles northwest, 8,738 acres; excellent crappie and white bass.
See detailsLake Arlington
10 miles southeast, 1,939 acres; excellent largemouth bass and channel catfish.
See detailsBenbrook Lake
11 miles southwest, 3,635 acres; excellent hybrid striped bass.
See detailsLake Weatherford
19 miles west, 1,158 acres; excellent sunfish.
See detailsGrapevine Lake
21 miles northeast, 6,684 acres; excellent largemouth bass and blue catfish.
See detailsJoe Pool Lake
23 miles southeast, 6,469 acres.
See detailsTPWD access around Fort Worth
Bright dots near Fort Worth are lakes with their own page.
- Greer Island Paddle Launch1 access point within 20 miles
- Lake Worth1 access point within 20 miles
- West Fork of the Trinity River1 access point within 20 miles
- River Legacy Trail proposed access1 access point within 20 miles
- River Legacy Canoe Launch1 access point within 20 miles
- Marshall Creek1 access point within 20 miles
Points around Fort Worth: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Local shops and guides for Fort Worth
- Olsen's Pro-Am Fishing Shopbait tackle, 4 miles northwest, (817) 625-0831
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Fort Worthsporting goods, 7 miles southwest, (817) 935-2260
- Academy Sports + Outdoors North Richland Hillssporting goods, 8 miles northeast, (817) 514-3140
- Anglers Pro Tackle and Outdoorsbait tackle, 8 miles northeast, (817) 503-2333
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Fort Worthsporting goods, 9 miles northeast, (817) 605-4000
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Fort Worthsporting goods, 9 miles southwest, (817) 361-1240
- Harbor One Marinamarina, 10 miles northwest, (817) 236-8150
- Lake Country Marinamarina, 10 miles northwest, (817) 236-8362
- Fowler Docks Boathousesmarina, 10 miles northwest, (817) 236-6408
- Humdinger luresbait tackle, 11 miles northeast, (817) 475-3538
- AJ’s Tackle Boxbait tackle, 11 miles southeast, (817) 330-3305
- Benbrook Lake Marinamarina, 11 miles southwest, (817) 249-1173
- North Texas Catfish Guide ServiceFreshwater guide, (817) 522-3804
- Final Cast Guide ServiceFreshwater guide, (817) 243-5858
- Sportsman MFreshwater guide, (817) 624-8334
- 5G Fishing GuideFreshwater guide, (682) 500-3636
Fort Worth listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Lake records near Fort Worth
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Blue | 75.5 lb | Lake Worth | 4 miles | 2012 |
| Catfish, Flathead | 73.5 lb | Grapevine Lake | 21 miles | 1980 |
| Carp, Grass | 60.3 lb | Joe Pool Lake | 23 miles | 2008 |
| Gar, Longnose | 40.75 lb | Lake Worth | 4 miles | 2019 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 31.8 lb | Lake Worth | 4 miles | 2003 |
| Carp, Common | 28 lb | Grapevine Lake | 21 miles | 2004 |
| Bass, Largemouth | 16 lb | Eagle Mountain Lake | 9 miles | 2022 |
| Bass, Hybrid Striped | 14 lb | Lake Worth | 4 miles | 2018 |
| Catfish, Channel | 13.65 lb | Lake Worth | 4 miles | 2019 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 12.4 lb | Benbrook Lake | 11 miles | 1996 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of Fort Worth.
Winter rainbow trout around Fort Worth
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Greenbriar Park (Fort Worth)* | 1,896 | 11/26/2025, 12/12/2025, 12/23/2025, 1/9/2026, 1/22/2026, 2/6/2026, 2/20/2026, 2/27/2026 |
| River Park Clear Fork of the Trinity River (Fort Worth) | 2,753 | 1/16/2026, 2/18/2026 |
| Trinity Park Clear Fork Trinity River | 2,753 | 1/22/2026, 2/4/2026 |
Fort Worth trout dates: TPWD winter stocking schedule, 2025-2026 season.
Your questions on fishing near Fort Worth
How far is a lake from Fort Worth?
Try Lake Worth, about 4 miles west from the center.
How many surveyed lakes lie near Fort Worth?
Count 8 lakes with survey data, including Lake Worth, Marine Creek Lake, Eagle Mountain Lake, Lake Arlington, Benbrook Lake and Lake Weatherford.
Which nearby lake has the most acres near Fort Worth?
Eagle Mountain Lake covers 8,738 acres and sits 9 miles off.
Is there bank fishing access near Fort Worth?
The TPWD layer lists 40 public access points within 20 miles of Fort Worth across lakes and streams.
Where can I fish moving water near Fort Worth?
Try Greer Island Paddle Launch, Lake Worth, West Fork of the Trinity River and River Legacy Trail proposed access, all within 20 miles.
What shop sells bait near Fort Worth?
The nearest is Olsen's Pro-Am Fishing Shop in Fort Worth, 4 miles away.
Can I catch stocked trout in Fort Worth?
TPWD released trout at Greenbriar Park (Fort Worth)*, River Park Clear Fork of the Trinity River (Fort Worth) and Trinity Park Clear Fork Trinity River in the 2025-2026 season.
Which county holds Fort Worth?
Look under Tarrant County.
Do kids need a fishing license in Fort Worth?
Children under 17 who live in Texas need no license at the lakes near Fort Worth.
Where are the big bass near Fort Worth?
TPWD gives Lake Arlington, 10 miles away, an excellent rating for largemouth.
How full are the lakes near Fort Worth?
Live TWDB levels sit on each lake page, such as Lake Worth.
Where to go from Fort Worth
Try Lake Worth first, then the other lakes near Fort Worth.