Fishing near Lubbock, Texas
Lakes, river access and shops within an easy drive of Lubbock.
- 1lakes in 30 mi
- 12access points
- 5shops nearby
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The fishing picture near Lubbock
From Lubbock, Buffalo Springs Lake is the nearest lake TPWD tracks, roughly 11 miles to the east.
A 30 mile drive reaches 1 lake, namely Buffalo Springs Lake.
TPWD maps 12 public access points within 20 miles of Lubbock, including river access on Yellow House Draw.
Lubbock had 257,141 residents in the 2020 Census.
Miles are measured as the crow flies from Lubbock.
Surveyed lakes near Lubbock
Buffalo Springs Lake
11 miles east, 241 acres.
See detailsWhite River Reservoir
47 miles east, 1,418 acres; excellent channel catfish.
See detailsAlan Henry Reservoir
60 miles southeast, 2,880 acres.
See details
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Each dot near Lubbock is a lake or a TPWD access point.
- Yellow House Draw4 access points within 20 miles
Points around Lubbock: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Bait, tackle and guides near Lubbock
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Lubbocksporting goods, 3 miles west, (806) 788-4820
- Bass Pro Shops Lubbocksporting goods, 3 miles west, (806) 472-4300
- Baker Outdoorsbait tackle, 4 miles southwest, (806) 217-3007
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Lubbocksporting goods, 5 miles south, (806) 783-6800
- Fly Wild Outfittersfly shop, 8 miles southwest
Lubbock listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Record fish caught near Lubbock
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass, Striped | 23.8 lb | Buffalo Springs Lake | 11 miles | 1997 |
| Bass, Largemouth | 10.05 lb | Buffalo Springs Lake | 11 miles | 1997 |
| Bass, Spotted | 2.98 lb | Buffalo Springs Lake | 11 miles | 2015 |
| Carp, Common | 2.62 lb | Buffalo Springs Lake | 11 miles | 2005 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of Lubbock.
What to know before fishing near Lubbock
Which lake is nearest to Lubbock?
Buffalo Springs Lake sits about 11 miles east.
What lakes are inside 30 miles of Lubbock?
TPWD surveys 1 lake in that range, namely Buffalo Springs Lake.
Which large reservoir is close to Lubbock?
That is Alan Henry Reservoir, 2,880 acres, about 60 miles from town.
Where can I fish without a boat near Lubbock?
TPWD maps 12 public access points within 20 miles of Lubbock, on lakes, rivers and creeks.
Which streams near Lubbock have public access?
Stream access inside 20 miles is on Yellow House Draw.
Which bait store is closest to Lubbock?
Try Academy Sports + Outdoors Lubbock in Lubbock, roughly 3 miles off.
What county do I look under for Lubbock?
That is Lubbock County.
Does a child need a license to fish around Lubbock?
No, Texas kids under 17 fish free in Lubbock and everywhere else in the state.
How do I check lake levels near Lubbock?
Click through to Buffalo Springs Lake for its live TWDB reading.
More water a drive from Lubbock
The Buffalo Springs Lake page is the quickest trip from Lubbock.