Fishing near Lewisville, Texas
Public access, lakes and tackle near Lewisville.
- 8lakes in 30 mi
- 40access points
- 12shops nearby
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Water within reach of Lewisville
Lewisville Lake is 1 mile from the center of Lewisville, the nearest reservoir with TPWD survey data.
8 lakes sit within 30 miles: Lewisville Lake, Grapevine Lake, Bachman Lake, Ray Roberts Lake, White Rock Lake and Lake Arlington.
TPWD counts 40 public access points within 20 miles of Lewisville, including river access on Marshall Creek, Elm Fork ot the Trinity and Elm Fork of the Trinity.
Rainbow trout stockings in Lewisville totaled 5,000 at Lewisville Tailrace (Elm Fork Trinity River) during the 2025-2026 season. Lewisville counted 111,822 residents in the last Census.
Distances: Lewisville town center to each lake point, straight line.
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Lewisville Lake
1 mile north, 29,592 acres; excellent catfish and crappie.
See detailsGrapevine Lake
7 miles southwest, 6,684 acres; excellent largemouth bass and blue catfish.
See detailsBachman Lake
15 miles southeast, 132 acres; excellent crappie.
See detailsRay Roberts Lake
21 miles north, 25,600 acres; excellent largemouth bass and crappie.
See detailsWhite Rock Lake
22 miles southeast, 1,088 acres; excellent largemouth bass and crappie.
See detailsLake Arlington
26 miles southwest, 1,939 acres; excellent largemouth bass and channel catfish.
See detailsJoe Pool Lake
28 miles south, 6,469 acres.
See detailsMarine Creek Lake
29 miles southwest, 250 acres.
See detailsAccess points near Lewisville
Highlighted dots near Lewisville link to full lake pages.
- Marshall Creek1 access point within 20 miles
- Elm Fork ot the Trinity1 access point within 20 miles
- Elm Fork of the Trinity1 access point within 20 miles
- River Legacy Canoe Launch1 access point within 20 miles
Points around Lewisville: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Shops and guides around Lewisville
- Live Bait Outletbait tackle, 2 miles west, (972) 436-2642
- Aa-Amazing Fishing & Hunting Servicebait tackle, 2 miles south, (972) 420-0941
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Lewisvillesporting goods, 3 miles south, (972) 316-5200
- Safe Harbor Pier 121marina, 3 miles northeast, (972) 625-2233
- Pier 121 Marinamarina, 4 miles northeast, (972) 625-2233
- West Lake Marinamarina, 4 miles northwest, (940) 497-4444
- Carp n Cat Candybait tackle, 6 miles west, (817) 948-8871
- Lakeview Marinamarina, 6 miles northwest, (940) 321-2675
- Hidden Cove Marinamarina, 6 miles northeast, (469) 252-4660
- Lone Star Tackle & Supply LPbait tackle, 6 miles east, (972) 891-8713
- New Haven Marinasmarina, 6 miles east, (972) 460-0514
- Cottonwood Cove Marinamarina, 7 miles north
- Steve’s Professional Guide ServiceFreshwater guide, (214) 629-1628
- Clint's guide serviceFreshwater guide, (254) 291-2142
- BobKat ChartersFreshwater guide, (940) 535-7014
- Mutineers Charter ServicesFreshwater guide, (214) 277-9102
- Lakeside Guide ServiceFreshwater guide, (214) 803-0913
- Lewisville Catfish Guide ServiceFreshwater guide, (844) 534-1999
Lewisville listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Top lake records close to Lewisville
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Flathead | 98 lb | Lewisville Lake | 1 mile | 1986 |
| Carp, Grass | 78.2 lb | Ray Roberts Lake | 21 miles | 2010 |
| Catfish, Blue | 63.12 lb | Lewisville Lake | 1 mile | 2000 |
| Gar, Longnose | 47.68 lb | Lewisville Lake | 1 mile | 2012 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 35.92 lb | Ray Roberts Lake | 21 miles | 2024 |
| Carp, Common | 28 lb | Grapevine Lake | 7 miles | 2004 |
| Catfish, Channel | 22.68 lb | Lewisville Lake | 1 mile | 2002 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 21.2 lb | Ray Roberts Lake | 21 miles | 2004 |
| Bass, Largemouth | 15.18 lb | Ray Roberts Lake | 21 miles | 2015 |
| Bass, Striped | 15.09 lb | Lewisville Lake | 1 mile | 1998 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of Lewisville.
Where TPWD stocks trout in Lewisville
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Lewisville Tailrace (Elm Fork Trinity River) | 5,000 | 1/21/2026, 2/18/2026, 02/25/2026 |
Lewisville trout dates: TPWD winter stocking schedule, 2025-2026 season.
Common questions from Lewisville anglers
What is the closest lake to Lewisville?
Lewisville Lake, roughly 1 mile to the north.
How many lakes can I reach within 30 miles of Lewisville?
8 lakes with TPWD survey data: Lewisville Lake, Grapevine Lake, Bachman Lake, Ray Roberts Lake, White Rock Lake and Lake Arlington.
What is the biggest lake near Lewisville?
Lewisville Lake, with 29,592 surface acres, 1 mile from town.
Is there free fishing access near Lewisville?
Within 20 miles of Lewisville, TPWD shows 40 public access points on lakes and streams.
What rivers can I fish near Lewisville?
Within 20 miles, river access is on Marshall Creek, Elm Fork ot the Trinity, Elm Fork of the Trinity and River Legacy Canoe Launch.
Is there a tackle shop near Lewisville?
Look at Live Bait Outlet in Lewisville, some 2 miles from town.
Does Lewisville get stocked trout?
Yes, at Lewisville Tailrace (Elm Fork Trinity River), for the 2025-2026 season.
Lewisville sits in which county?
It is in Denton County.
Must children carry a license near Lewisville?
Under 17, a Texas resident needs no license near Lewisville.
Which lake near Lewisville is best for bass?
The closest lake TPWD rates excellent for largemouth bass is Grapevine Lake, 7 miles away.
Where are live lake levels for Lewisville?
Each lake page, starting with Lewisville Lake, shows the live TWDB level.