Fishing near Frisco, Texas
The water near Frisco, from closest lake to bait shops.
- 6lakes in 30 mi
- 40access points
- 12shops nearby
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An angler overview of Frisco
The closest lake with TPWD data to Frisco is Lewisville Lake, about 10 miles southwest of town.
The 30 mile list holds 6 lakes, led by Lewisville Lake, Grapevine Lake, Ray Roberts Lake, Bachman Lake, Lake Lavon and White Rock Lake.
A 20 mile circle around Frisco holds 40 public access points on the TPWD map, including river access on Elm Fork ot the Trinity and Elm Fork of the Trinity.
TPWD put 4,500 rainbow trout into Warren Park Lake in Frisco over the 2025-2026 winter. In 2020, Frisco was home to 200,509 residents.
Miles are measured as the crow flies from Frisco.
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Lewisville Lake
10 miles southwest, 29,592 acres; excellent catfish and crappie.
See detailsGrapevine Lake
19 miles southwest, 6,684 acres; excellent largemouth bass and blue catfish.
See detailsRay Roberts Lake
19 miles northwest, 25,600 acres; excellent largemouth bass and crappie.
See detailsBachman Lake
21 miles south, 132 acres; excellent crappie.
See detailsLake Lavon
22 miles east, 21,400 acres; excellent blue catfish and crappie.
See detailsWhite Rock Lake
24 miles south, 1,088 acres; excellent largemouth bass and crappie.
See detailsLake Ray Hubbard
30 miles southeast, 21,671 acres; excellent catfish and hybrid striped bass.
See detailsJoe Pool Lake
37 miles south, 6,469 acres.
See detailsPublic access around Frisco
Access points and lakes within reach of Frisco.
- Elm Fork ot the Trinity1 access point within 20 miles
- Elm Fork of the Trinity1 access point within 20 miles
Points around Frisco: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Bait stops and guides around Frisco
- Manley Rodsbait tackle, 3 miles northeast, (855) 462-6539
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Friscosporting goods, 3 miles south, (214) 436-5920
- Roadkill Round Tablebait tackle, 5 miles northeast, (972) 529-1812
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Friscosporting goods, 5 miles northwest, (469) 296-1076
- Lakeview Baitbait tackle, 6 miles west, (972) 292-2525
- Hidden Cove Marinamarina, 7 miles west, (469) 252-4660
- Cottonwood Cove Marinamarina, 7 miles west
- Cottonwood Creek Marinamarina, 7 miles west, (972) 292-1100
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Planosporting goods, 8 miles south, (972) 473-6400
- Pier 121 Marinamarina, 8 miles southwest, (972) 625-2233
- Lone Star Tackle & Supply LPbait tackle, 8 miles south, (972) 891-8713
- Safe Harbor Pier 121marina, 8 miles southwest, (972) 625-2233
Frisco listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Trophy records around Frisco
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Flathead | 98 lb | Lewisville Lake | 10 miles | 1986 |
| Carp, Grass | 78.2 lb | Ray Roberts Lake | 19 miles | 2010 |
| Catfish, Blue | 68 lb | Lake Lavon | 22 miles | 2005 |
| Gar, Longnose | 47.68 lb | Lewisville Lake | 10 miles | 2012 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 45.64 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 30 miles | 2013 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 30.9 lb | Lake Lavon | 22 miles | 2006 |
| Carp, Common | 28 lb | Grapevine Lake | 19 miles | 2004 |
| Catfish, Channel | 26.06 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 30 miles | 2018 |
| Bass, Striped | 24 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 30 miles | 1994 |
| Bass, Hybrid Striped | 19.66 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 30 miles | 1984 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of Frisco.
Winter trout in Frisco
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Park Lake | 4,500 | 2/8/2026 |
Frisco trout dates: TPWD winter stocking schedule, 2025-2026 season.
Answers for anglers in Frisco
Which TPWD lake sits closest to Frisco?
That is Lewisville Lake, some 10 miles southwest of town.
How many lakes are within 30 miles of Frisco?
Within 30 miles you have 6 lakes with TPWD surveys: Lewisville Lake, Grapevine Lake, Ray Roberts Lake, Bachman Lake, Lake Lavon and White Rock Lake.
Which lake near Frisco covers the most water?
Lewisville Lake, at 29,592 surface acres and 10 miles away.
Where is public shore access near Frisco?
TPWD shows 40 public access points within 20 miles of Frisco on its access map.
Which rivers are close to Frisco?
TPWD access on moving water nearby: Elm Fork ot the Trinity and Elm Fork of the Trinity.
Where is bait sold in Frisco?
Manley Rods in Frisco, about 3 miles away.
Is there winter trout fishing in Frisco?
Trout stockings reached Warren Park Lake during 2025-2026.
Which Texas county is Frisco located in?
Collin County, Texas.
Do minors need a license to fish near Frisco?
A license starts at age 17, so younger kids fish free near Frisco.
Where is the best bass fishing near Frisco?
Grapevine Lake, rated excellent for largemouth bass by TPWD, is 19 miles away.
How do I know if lakes near Frisco are low?
The lake pages carry hourly TWDB levels, Lewisville Lake included.