Fishing near Irving, Texas
The nearest lakes to Irving, with distances, access and bait shops.
- 8lakes in 30 mi
- 40access points
- 12shops nearby
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Fishing near Irving, Texas
Head east about 6 miles from Irving and you reach Bachman Lake, the closest TPWD lake.
A 30 mile radius takes in 8 lakes, including Bachman Lake, Grapevine Lake, White Rock Lake, Lewisville Lake, Joe Pool Lake and Lake Arlington.
Inside 20 miles of Irving you have 40 public access points on the TPWD access layer, including river access on River Legacy Canoe Launch, River Legacy Trail proposed access and Marshall Creek.
The 2020 Census counted 256,684 people in Irving.
Distances: Irving town center to each lake point, straight line.
Lakes around Irving
Bachman Lake
6 miles east, 132 acres; excellent crappie.
See detailsGrapevine Lake
9 miles northwest, 6,684 acres; excellent largemouth bass and blue catfish.
See detailsWhite Rock Lake
15 miles east, 1,088 acres; excellent largemouth bass and crappie.
See detailsLewisville Lake
15 miles north, 29,592 acres; excellent catfish and crappie.
See detailsJoe Pool Lake
15 miles south, 6,469 acres.
See detailsLake Arlington
16 miles southwest, 1,939 acres; excellent largemouth bass and channel catfish.
See detailsMarine Creek Lake
25 miles west, 250 acres.
See detailsLake Worth
26 miles west, 3,489 acres; excellent catfish and crappie.
See details
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The map shows lakes and public access around Irving.
- River Legacy Canoe Launch1 access point within 20 miles
- River Legacy Trail proposed access1 access point within 20 miles
- Marshall Creek1 access point within 20 miles
Points around Irving: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Buying bait near Irving
- Emeryville Marinamarina, 6 miles northeast, (972) 406-5215
- Bachman Lake Marinamarina, 6 miles east
- Fishin' Worldbait tackle, 8 miles east, (214) 358-4941
- Silver Lake Marinamarina, 8 miles northwest
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Grapevinesporting goods, 9 miles northwest, (817) 410-4200
- Tailwaters Fly Fishing Co.fly shop, 9 miles southeast, (214) 219-2500
- Scott's Landing Marinamarina, 9 miles northwest
- Allen Fly Fishingfly shop, 9 miles northwest, (817) 416-0492
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Dallassporting goods, 10 miles east, (469) 329-7901
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Lewisvillesporting goods, 10 miles north, (972) 316-5200
- Bowers Marinamarina, 10 miles east, (214) 528-6374
- Lares Marinamarina, 10 miles southwest, (682) 238-3745
Irving listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Biggest fish on record around Irving
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Flathead | 98 lb | Lewisville Lake | 15 miles | 1986 |
| Catfish, Blue | 75.5 lb | Lake Worth | 26 miles | 2012 |
| Carp, Grass | 60.3 lb | Joe Pool Lake | 15 miles | 2008 |
| Gar, Longnose | 47.68 lb | Lewisville Lake | 15 miles | 2012 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 31.8 lb | Lake Worth | 26 miles | 2003 |
| Carp, Common | 28 lb | Grapevine Lake | 9 miles | 2004 |
| Catfish, Channel | 22.68 lb | Lewisville Lake | 15 miles | 2002 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 18.51 lb | Lewisville Lake | 15 miles | 2011 |
| Bass, Striped | 15.09 lb | Lewisville Lake | 15 miles | 1998 |
| Bass, Largemouth | 14.57 lb | Marine Creek Lake | 25 miles | 2019 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of Irving.
Asked often about fishing near Irving
What lake can I reach fastest from Irving?
Try Bachman Lake, about 6 miles east from the center.
Which lakes are a 30 mile drive from Irving?
Count 8 lakes with survey data, including Bachman Lake, Grapevine Lake, White Rock Lake, Lewisville Lake, Joe Pool Lake and Lake Arlington.
What is the largest lake around Irving?
Lewisville Lake covers 29,592 acres and sits 15 miles off.
Is there public access to fish near Irving?
The TPWD layer lists 40 public access points within 20 miles of Irving across lakes and streams.
Can I fish a river near Irving?
Try River Legacy Canoe Launch, River Legacy Trail proposed access and Marshall Creek, all within 20 miles.
Where do I pick up bait around Irving?
The nearest is Emeryville Marina in Dallas, 6 miles away.
In what county will I find Irving?
Look under Dallas County.
Do teens under 17 need a license in Irving?
Not if they are Texas residents under 17, though adults fishing around Irving do.
What is the top bass lake near Irving?
TPWD gives Grapevine Lake, 9 miles away, an excellent rating for largemouth.
Where can I see water levels near Irving?
Live TWDB levels sit on each lake page, such as Bachman Lake.
Next stops from Irving
From Irving, every nearby lake has ramps and records listed.