Fishing near Killeen, Texas
Lakes and bait close to Killeen, ranked by distance.
- 3lakes in 30 mi
- 29access points
- 6shops nearby
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Fishing around Killeen at a glance
Killeen anglers are about 12 miles from Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir, the closest lake with TPWD surveys.
Inside 30 miles of town lie 3 lakes, such as Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir, Belton Lake and Lake Georgetown.
Within 20 miles of Killeen, TPWD lists 29 public access points, including river access on Lampasas River, Cowhouse Creek and Leon River.
The population of Killeen was 153,095 in 2020.
Distances: Killeen town center to each lake point, straight line.
Reservoirs around Killeen
Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir
12 miles east, 6,429 acres.
See detailsBelton Lake
15 miles east, 12,385 acres; excellent smallmouth bass and hybrid striped bass.
See detailsLake Georgetown
28 miles south, 1,297 acres; excellent white bass.
See detailsGranger Lake
35 miles southeast, 4,009 acres; excellent catfish and crappie.
See detailsInks Lake
45 miles southwest, 831 acres.
See detailsLake Buchanan
47 miles southwest, 22,211 acres; excellent catfish and white & striped bass.
See detailsLake Waco
47 miles northeast, 8,465 acres; excellent largemouth bass and channel & blue catfish.
See detailsLake Marble Falls
48 miles southwest, 611 acres.
See details
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Lakes with a page are highlighted, and the rest are TPWD access points around Killeen.
- Lampasas River2 access points within 20 miles
- Cowhouse Creek2 access points within 20 miles
- Leon River1 access point within 20 miles
Points around Killeen: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Tackle stores and guides by Killeen
- Central Texas Wholesale Baitbait tackle, under a mile southwest, (254) 634-3934
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Killeensporting goods, 1 mile northeast, (254) 501-6800
- Stillhouse Hollow Marinamarina, 12 miles east, (254) 939-5741
- Frank's Marinamarina, 15 miles east, (254) 939-7443
- Cedar Ridge Park Marinamarina, 17 miles east
- Pier 36 Marinamarina, 18 miles east, (254) 986-2466
- Patriot OutfittersFreshwater guide, (254) 554-4000
Killeen listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Heaviest catches logged near Killeen
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Blue | 75.02 lb | Belton Lake | 15 miles | 2026 |
| Catfish, Flathead | 62.1 lb | Belton Lake | 15 miles | 2016 |
| Carp, Grass | 61.5 lb | Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir | 12 miles | 2020 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 51.8 lb | Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir | 12 miles | 2013 |
| Carp, Common | 36.25 lb | Belton Lake | 15 miles | 2017 |
| Gar, Longnose | 32.4 lb | Belton Lake | 15 miles | 2020 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 17.59 lb | Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir | 12 miles | 2008 |
| Buffalo, Black | 16.13 lb | Belton Lake | 15 miles | 2020 |
| Bass, Largemouth | 13.97 lb | Belton Lake | 15 miles | 2017 |
| Bass, Hybrid Striped | 13.56 lb | Belton Lake | 15 miles | 1994 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of Killeen.
Fishing near Killeen: what people ask
What is the nearest reservoir to Killeen?
That is Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir, some 12 miles east of town.
What lakes sit within 30 miles of Killeen?
Within 30 miles you have 3 lakes with TPWD surveys: Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir, Belton Lake and Lake Georgetown.
What big lake is closest to Killeen?
Lake Buchanan, at 22,211 surface acres and 47 miles away.
Can I fish from the bank near Killeen?
TPWD shows 29 public access points within 20 miles of Killeen on its access map.
What creeks and rivers are open near Killeen?
TPWD access on moving water nearby: Lampasas River, Cowhouse Creek and Leon River.
Where is the nearest bait shop to Killeen?
Central Texas Wholesale Bait in Killeen, about under a mile away.
Which county does Killeen fall under?
Bell County, Texas.
Is a license required for kids in Killeen?
Kids under 17 fish without a license around Killeen.
Which nearby lake rates best for bass from Killeen?
Lake Waco, rated excellent for largemouth bass by TPWD, is 47 miles away.
Where is the current lake level for Killeen?
The lake pages carry hourly TWDB levels, Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir included.
More places to fish around Killeen
Start with Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir, the closest lake to Killeen.