Fishing near McKinney, Texas
The nearest lakes to McKinney, with distances, access and bait shops.
- 7lakes in 30 mi
- 25access points
- 12shops nearby
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Fishing near McKinney, Texas
Head southeast about 16 miles from McKinney and you reach Lake Lavon, the closest TPWD lake.
A 30 mile radius takes in 7 lakes, including Lake Lavon, Lewisville Lake, Ray Roberts Lake, White Rock Lake, Bachman Lake and Grapevine Lake.
Inside 20 miles of McKinney you have 25 public access points on the TPWD access layer.
In the 2025-2026 winter season, TPWD released 3,500 rainbow trout at Towne Lake in McKinney. The 2020 Census counted 195,308 people in McKinney.
Distances: McKinney town center to each lake point, straight line.
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Lake Lavon
16 miles southeast, 21,400 acres; excellent blue catfish and crappie.
See detailsLewisville Lake
20 miles southwest, 29,592 acres; excellent catfish and crappie.
See detailsRay Roberts Lake
25 miles northwest, 25,600 acres; excellent largemouth bass and crappie.
See detailsWhite Rock Lake
27 miles south, 1,088 acres; excellent largemouth bass and crappie.
See detailsBachman Lake
27 miles southwest, 132 acres; excellent crappie.
See detailsGrapevine Lake
28 miles southwest, 6,684 acres; excellent largemouth bass and blue catfish.
See detailsLake Ray Hubbard
29 miles south, 21,671 acres; excellent catfish and hybrid striped bass.
See detailsBonham State Park Lake
38 miles northeast, 65 acres; excellent sunfish.
See detailsWhere the public can fish near McKinney
The map shows lakes and public access around McKinney.
Points around McKinney: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Buying bait near McKinney
- Academy Sports + Outdoors McKinneysporting goods, 2 miles northeast, (469) 952-5700
- Lone Star Reel Corpbait tackle, 3 miles east, (972) 542-3221
- Roadkill Round Tablebait tackle, 5 miles west, (972) 529-1812
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Fairviewsporting goods, 5 miles south, (972) 633-4100
- Bass Pro Shops Allen (Bass Pro / Cabela's)sporting goods, 5 miles south, (214) 383-0502
- Manley Rodsbait tackle, 7 miles west, (855) 462-6539
- Maple Lake Lure Co., L.L.C.bait tackle, 7 miles south, (972) 801-7093
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Celinasporting goods, 8 miles northwest, (903) 228-2830
- Princeton Bait Housebait tackle, 9 miles east, (469) 338-1279
- The Bass Housebait tackle, 10 miles south, (972) 517-5981
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Friscosporting goods, 10 miles southwest, (214) 436-5920
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Planosporting goods, 11 miles south, (972) 633-4100
McKinney listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Biggest fish on record around McKinney
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Flathead | 98 lb | Lewisville Lake | 20 miles | 1986 |
| Carp, Grass | 78.2 lb | Ray Roberts Lake | 25 miles | 2010 |
| Catfish, Blue | 68 lb | Lake Lavon | 16 miles | 2005 |
| Gar, Longnose | 47.68 lb | Lewisville Lake | 20 miles | 2012 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 45.64 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 29 miles | 2013 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 30.9 lb | Lake Lavon | 16 miles | 2006 |
| Carp, Common | 28 lb | Grapevine Lake | 28 miles | 2004 |
| Catfish, Channel | 26.06 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 29 miles | 2018 |
| Bass, Striped | 24 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 29 miles | 1994 |
| Bass, Hybrid Striped | 19.66 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 29 miles | 1984 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of McKinney.
Trout releases in McKinney
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Towne Lake | 3,500 | 2/8/2026 |
McKinney trout dates: TPWD winter stocking schedule, 2025-2026 season.
Asked often about fishing near McKinney
What lake can I reach fastest from McKinney?
Lake Lavon, about 16 miles southeast of town.
Which lakes are a 30 mile drive from McKinney?
The list holds 7 lakes with TPWD data, such as Lake Lavon, Lewisville Lake, Ray Roberts Lake, White Rock Lake, Bachman Lake and Grapevine Lake.
What is the largest lake around McKinney?
Lewisville Lake, roughly 29,592 acres, 20 miles from the center.
Is there public access to fish near McKinney?
TPWD counts 25 public access points inside 20 miles of McKinney.
Where do I pick up bait around McKinney?
Academy Sports + Outdoors McKinney, in McKinney, sits about 2 miles away.
Are trout released in McKinney?
Rainbow trout went into Towne Lake during the 2025-2026 season.
In what county will I find McKinney?
Collin County.
Do teens under 17 need a license in McKinney?
Not if they are Texas residents under 17, though adults fishing around McKinney do.
What is the top bass lake near McKinney?
For bass, Ray Roberts Lake is the nearest excellent lake at 25 miles.
Where can I see water levels near McKinney?
Open any lake above, since Lake Lavon has a live TWDB level on its page.
Next stops from McKinney
From McKinney, every nearby lake has ramps and records listed.