Fishing near Garland, Texas
Lakes and bait close to Garland, ranked by distance.
- 7lakes in 30 mi
- 29access points
- 12shops nearby
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Fishing around Garland at a glance
Garland anglers are about 9 miles from White Rock Lake, the closest lake with TPWD surveys.
Inside 30 miles of town lie 7 lakes, such as White Rock Lake, Lake Ray Hubbard, Lake Lavon, Bachman Lake, Lewisville Lake and Grapevine Lake.
Within 20 miles of Garland, TPWD lists 29 public access points.
Rainbow trout stockings in Garland totaled 2,000 at Ablon Park Pond (Garland) during the 2025-2026 season. The population of Garland was 246,018 in 2020.
Distances: Garland town center to each lake point, straight line.
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White Rock Lake
9 miles southwest, 1,088 acres; excellent largemouth bass and crappie.
See detailsLake Ray Hubbard
10 miles southeast, 21,671 acres; excellent catfish and hybrid striped bass.
See detailsLake Lavon
13 miles northeast, 21,400 acres; excellent blue catfish and crappie.
See detailsBachman Lake
14 miles west, 132 acres; excellent crappie.
See detailsLewisville Lake
22 miles northwest, 29,592 acres; excellent catfish and crappie.
See detailsGrapevine Lake
25 miles west, 6,684 acres; excellent largemouth bass and blue catfish.
See detailsJoe Pool Lake
28 miles southwest, 6,469 acres.
See detailsLake Arlington
36 miles west, 1,939 acres; excellent largemouth bass and channel catfish.
See detailsBanks and ramps near Garland
Lakes with a page are highlighted, and the rest are TPWD access points around Garland.
Points around Garland: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Tackle stores and guides by Garland
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Garlandsporting goods, 4 miles north, (972) 414-7600
- Fisherman Supplybait tackle, 5 miles south, (972) 226-5577
- Bass Pro Shops Garlandsporting goods, 6 miles southeast, (469) 221-2600
- Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Centerbait tackle, 6 miles southeast, (469) 221-2580
- Captain's Cove Marinamarina, 6 miles southeast, (972) 226-7100
- Exotic Fish N Tanksbait tackle, 6 miles northwest, (469) 682-8841
- Barlow's Tackle Shopbait tackle, 7 miles northwest, (972) 231-5982
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Mesquitesporting goods, 7 miles south, (972) 682-3450
- Bayview Marinamarina, 7 miles east, (972) 412-1977
- Harbor Bay Marinamarina, 9 miles east, (972) 771-0071
- The Fishing Spotbait tackle, 9 miles east, (972) 771-0071
- Chandler's Landing Marinamarina, 9 miles east, (972) 771-8865
- Targetmaster Indoor Shooting CenterFreshwater guide, (214) 343-4545
- Coastal CommanderInshore, (855) 625-9366
Garland listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Heaviest catches logged near Garland
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Flathead | 98 lb | Lewisville Lake | 22 miles | 1986 |
| Carp, Grass | 69 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 10 miles | 2005 |
| Catfish, Blue | 68 lb | Lake Lavon | 13 miles | 2005 |
| Gar, Longnose | 47.68 lb | Lewisville Lake | 22 miles | 2012 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 45.64 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 10 miles | 2013 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 30.9 lb | Lake Lavon | 13 miles | 2006 |
| Carp, Common | 28 lb | Grapevine Lake | 25 miles | 2004 |
| Catfish, Channel | 26.06 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 10 miles | 2018 |
| Bass, Striped | 24 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 10 miles | 1994 |
| Bass, Hybrid Striped | 19.66 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 10 miles | 1984 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of Garland.
Rainbow trout stocking in Garland
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ablon Park Pond (Garland) | 2,000 | 12/15/2025 |
Garland trout dates: TPWD winter stocking schedule, 2025-2026 season.
Fishing near Garland: what people ask
What is the nearest reservoir to Garland?
White Rock Lake, roughly 9 miles to the southwest.
What lakes sit within 30 miles of Garland?
7 lakes with TPWD survey data: White Rock Lake, Lake Ray Hubbard, Lake Lavon, Bachman Lake, Lewisville Lake and Grapevine Lake.
What big lake is closest to Garland?
Lewisville Lake, with 29,592 surface acres, 22 miles from town.
Can I fish from the bank near Garland?
Within 20 miles of Garland, TPWD shows 29 public access points on lakes and streams.
Where is the nearest bait shop to Garland?
Look at Academy Sports + Outdoors Garland in Garland, some 4 miles from town.
Does TPWD stock rainbow trout in Garland?
Yes, at Ablon Park Pond (Garland), for the 2025-2026 season.
Which county does Garland fall under?
It is in Dallas County.
Is a license required for kids in Garland?
Kids under 17 fish without a license around Garland.
Which nearby lake rates best for bass from Garland?
The closest lake TPWD rates excellent for largemouth bass is White Rock Lake, 9 miles away.
Where is the current lake level for Garland?
Each lake page, starting with White Rock Lake, shows the live TWDB level.
More places to fish around Garland
Start with White Rock Lake, the closest lake to Garland.