Fishing near Pasadena, Texas
The water near Pasadena, from closest lake to bait shops.
- 2lakes in 30 mi
- 29access points
- 12shops nearby
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An angler overview of Pasadena
The closest lake with TPWD data to Pasadena is Sheldon Lake, about 14 miles north of town.
The 30 mile list holds 2 lakes, led by Sheldon Lake and Lake Houston.
A 20 mile circle around Pasadena holds 29 public access points on the TPWD map, including river access on San Jacinto River, Armand Bayou and Clear Creek.
The 2025-2026 winter brought 2,400 stocked rainbow trout to Burke-Crenshaw Lake* in Pasadena. In 2020, Pasadena was home to 151,950 residents.
Distances: Pasadena town center to each lake point, straight line.
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Sheldon Lake
14 miles north, 1,230 acres.
See detailsLake Houston
18 miles north, 11,854 acres.
See detailsLake Conroe
54 miles northwest, 20,118 acres; excellent largemouth bass and catfish.
See detailsPublic access around Pasadena
Access points and lakes within reach of Pasadena.
- San Jacinto River9 access points within 20 miles
- Armand Bayou1 access point within 20 miles
- Clear Creek1 access point within 20 miles
- Kemah Channel1 access point within 20 miles
- Cedar Bayou1 access point within 20 miles
Points around Pasadena: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Bait stops and guides around Pasadena
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Pasadenasporting goods, 1 mile southwest, (713) 947-4000
- Shoal Patrol Custom Rods and Tacklebait tackle, 4 miles northeast, (832) 429-3113
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Houstonsporting goods, 5 miles west, (281) 556-3200
- Kirby Marina Incmarina, 5 miles northwest, (713) 477-7403
- Brown Luresbait tackle, 5 miles southwest, (281) 506-8626
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Houstonsporting goods, 6 miles west, (713) 948-4100
- Fisher Equipmentbait tackle, 6 miles west, (713) 941-7225
- Arguello Marinamarina, 6 miles west, (713) 943-6069
- Kicker Fish Baitbait tackle, 7 miles east, (281) 470-2277
- Marina Nolascomarina, 7 miles west, (832) 582-8596
- Baitvend Webster Texasbait tackle, 8 miles south, (281) 678-1613
- Coast Guard Basinmarina, 8 miles northwest
Pasadena listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Trophy records around Pasadena
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Blue | 65.3 lb | Lake Houston | 18 miles | 2013 |
| Catfish, Flathead | 58.2 lb | Lake Houston | 18 miles | 2017 |
| Carp, Common | 40.19 lb | Lake Houston | 18 miles | 2009 |
| Carp, Grass | 31 lb | Lake Houston | 18 miles | 1998 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 11.4 lb | Lake Houston | 18 miles | 2024 |
| Bass, Largemouth | 11.16 lb | Sheldon Lake | 14 miles | 2018 |
| Bowfin | 9.71 lb | Lake Houston | 18 miles | 1992 |
| Bass, Hybrid Striped | 9.2 lb | Lake Houston | 18 miles | 2010 |
| Catfish, Channel | 8.25 lb | Lake Houston | 18 miles | 2016 |
| Tilapia, Blue | 7.75 lb | Lake Houston | 18 miles | 2010 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of Pasadena.
Winter trout in Pasadena
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Burke-Crenshaw Lake* | 2,400 | 12/12/2025, 12/31/2025, 1/9/2026, 1/23/2026, 2/6/2026, 2/20/2026, 3/2/2026 |
Pasadena trout dates: TPWD winter stocking schedule, 2025-2026 season.
Answers for anglers in Pasadena
Which TPWD lake sits closest to Pasadena?
Sheldon Lake sits about 14 miles north.
How many lakes are within 30 miles of Pasadena?
TPWD surveys 2 lakes in that range, namely Sheldon Lake and Lake Houston.
Which lake near Pasadena covers the most water?
That is Lake Conroe, 20,118 acres, about 54 miles from town.
Where is public shore access near Pasadena?
TPWD maps 29 public access points within 20 miles of Pasadena, on lakes, rivers and creeks.
Which rivers are close to Pasadena?
Stream access inside 20 miles is on San Jacinto River, Armand Bayou, Clear Creek and Kemah Channel.
Where is bait sold in Pasadena?
Try Academy Sports + Outdoors Pasadena in Pasadena, roughly 1 mile off.
Is there winter trout fishing in Pasadena?
Yes, TPWD stocked rainbow trout at Burke-Crenshaw Lake* during the 2025-2026 season.
What pier is closest to Pasadena?
The GLO lists Bay Area Park, about 6 miles away.
Which Texas county is Pasadena located in?
That is Harris County.
Do minors need a license to fish near Pasadena?
A license starts at age 17, so younger kids fish free near Pasadena.
Where is the best bass fishing near Pasadena?
Try Lake Conroe, 54 miles off, with an excellent TPWD bass rating.
How do I know if lakes near Pasadena are low?
Click through to Sheldon Lake for its live TWDB reading.
Keep exploring past Pasadena
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