Fishing near Mesquite, Texas
Public access, lakes and tackle near Mesquite.
- 5lakes in 30 mi
- 16access points
- 12shops nearby
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Water within reach of Mesquite
Lake Ray Hubbard is 5 miles from the center of Mesquite, the nearest reservoir with TPWD survey data.
5 lakes sit within 30 miles: Lake Ray Hubbard, White Rock Lake, Bachman Lake, Lake Lavon and Joe Pool Lake.
TPWD counts 16 public access points within 20 miles of Mesquite.
TPWD stocked 3,160 rainbow trout at Mesquite City Lake* in Mesquite during the 2025-2026 winter season. Mesquite counted 150,108 residents in the last Census.
Distances: Mesquite town center to each lake point, straight line.
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Lake Ray Hubbard
5 miles northeast, 21,671 acres; excellent catfish and hybrid striped bass.
See detailsWhite Rock Lake
9 miles northwest, 1,088 acres; excellent largemouth bass and crappie.
See detailsBachman Lake
17 miles west, 132 acres; excellent crappie.
See detailsLake Lavon
20 miles north, 21,400 acres; excellent blue catfish and crappie.
See detailsJoe Pool Lake
25 miles west, 6,469 acres.
See detailsLewisville Lake
31 miles northwest, 29,592 acres; excellent catfish and crappie.
See detailsGrapevine Lake
31 miles northwest, 6,684 acres; excellent largemouth bass and blue catfish.
See detailsLake Waxahachie
32 miles southwest, 656 acres; excellent channel catfish.
See detailsAccess points near Mesquite
Highlighted dots near Mesquite link to full lake pages.
Points around Mesquite: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Shops and guides around Mesquite
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Mesquitesporting goods, 4 miles northwest, (972) 682-3450
- Fisherman Supplybait tackle, 5 miles north, (972) 226-5577
- Captain's Cove Marinamarina, 7 miles north, (972) 226-7100
- Bass Pro Shops Garlandsporting goods, 8 miles north, (469) 221-2600
- Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Centerbait tackle, 8 miles north, (469) 221-2580
- Bayview Marinamarina, 9 miles northeast, (972) 412-1977
- Chandler's Landing Marinamarina, 10 miles northeast, (972) 771-8865
- Suntex Marinasmarina, 10 miles northeast, (972) 771-8865
- Harbor Bay Marinamarina, 11 miles northeast, (972) 771-0071
- The Fishing Spotbait tackle, 11 miles northeast, (972) 771-0071
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Rockwallsporting goods, 11 miles northeast, (972) 961-5140
- Bowers Marinamarina, 13 miles west, (214) 528-6374
- Merry Angler Fishing Guide On Cedar Creek LakeFreshwater guide, (214) 957-8261
- R & K Catfish Guide ServiceFreshwater guide, (972) 222-1509
Mesquite listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Top lake records close to Mesquite
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Flathead | 98 lb | Lewisville Lake | 31 miles | 1986 |
| Carp, Grass | 69 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 5 miles | 2005 |
| Catfish, Blue | 68 lb | Lake Lavon | 20 miles | 2005 |
| Gar, Longnose | 47.68 lb | Lewisville Lake | 31 miles | 2012 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 45.64 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 5 miles | 2013 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 30.9 lb | Lake Lavon | 20 miles | 2006 |
| Carp, Common | 28 lb | Grapevine Lake | 31 miles | 2004 |
| Catfish, Channel | 26.06 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 5 miles | 2018 |
| Bass, Striped | 24 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 5 miles | 1994 |
| Bass, Hybrid Striped | 19.66 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 5 miles | 1984 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of Mesquite.
Where TPWD stocks trout in Mesquite
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Mesquite City Lake* | 3,160 | 11/26/2025, 12/23/2025, 1/22/2026, 2/20/2026 |
Mesquite trout dates: TPWD winter stocking schedule, 2025-2026 season.
Common questions from Mesquite anglers
What is the closest lake to Mesquite?
Try Lake Ray Hubbard, about 5 miles northeast from the center.
How many lakes can I reach within 30 miles of Mesquite?
Count 5 lakes with survey data, including Lake Ray Hubbard, White Rock Lake, Bachman Lake, Lake Lavon and Joe Pool Lake.
What is the biggest lake near Mesquite?
Lewisville Lake covers 29,592 acres and sits 31 miles off.
Is there free fishing access near Mesquite?
The TPWD layer lists 16 public access points within 20 miles of Mesquite across lakes and streams.
Is there a tackle shop near Mesquite?
The nearest is Academy Sports + Outdoors Mesquite in Mesquite, 4 miles away.
Does Mesquite get stocked trout?
TPWD released trout at Mesquite City Lake* in the 2025-2026 season.
Mesquite sits in which county?
Look under Dallas County.
Must children carry a license near Mesquite?
Under 17, a Texas resident needs no license near Mesquite.
Which lake near Mesquite is best for bass?
TPWD gives White Rock Lake, 9 miles away, an excellent rating for largemouth.
Where are live lake levels for Mesquite?
Live TWDB levels sit on each lake page, such as Lake Ray Hubbard.