Fishing near Plano, Texas
Public access, lakes and tackle near Plano.
- 7lakes in 30 mi
- 40access points
- 12shops nearby
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Water within reach of Plano
Lewisville Lake is 13 miles from the center of Plano, the nearest reservoir with TPWD survey data.
7 lakes sit within 30 miles: Lewisville Lake, Bachman Lake, Lake Lavon, White Rock Lake, Grapevine Lake and Lake Ray Hubbard.
TPWD counts 40 public access points within 20 miles of Plano.
Plano counted 285,494 residents in the last Census.
Straight line distances from the center of Plano.
Lakes reachable from Plano
Lewisville Lake
13 miles west, 29,592 acres; excellent catfish and crappie.
See detailsBachman Lake
16 miles southwest, 132 acres; excellent crappie.
See detailsLake Lavon
16 miles east, 21,400 acres; excellent blue catfish and crappie.
See detailsWhite Rock Lake
16 miles south, 1,088 acres; excellent largemouth bass and crappie.
See detailsGrapevine Lake
19 miles west, 6,684 acres; excellent largemouth bass and blue catfish.
See detailsLake Ray Hubbard
22 miles southeast, 21,671 acres; excellent catfish and hybrid striped bass.
See detailsRay Roberts Lake
27 miles northwest, 25,600 acres; excellent largemouth bass and crappie.
See detailsJoe Pool Lake
31 miles southwest, 6,469 acres.
See details
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Highlighted dots near Plano link to full lake pages.
Points around Plano: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Shops and guides around Plano
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Planosporting goods, 3 miles east, (972) 633-4100
- The Bass Housebait tackle, 3 miles east, (972) 517-5981
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Planosporting goods, 5 miles west, (972) 473-6400
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Friscosporting goods, 5 miles northwest, (214) 436-5920
- Suntex Marinasmarina, 5 miles southwest, (972) 789-1400
- Exotic Fish N Tanksbait tackle, 6 miles south, (469) 682-8841
- Barlow's Tackle Shopbait tackle, 7 miles south, (972) 231-5982
- New Haven Marinasmarina, 7 miles west, (972) 460-0514
- Lone Star Tackle & Supply LPbait tackle, 7 miles west, (972) 891-8713
- Bass Pro Shops Allen (Bass Pro / Cabela's)sporting goods, 7 miles northeast, (214) 383-0502
- Safe Harbor Marinasmarina, 8 miles southwest, (972) 488-1314
- International Marina Groupmarina, 8 miles southwest, (972) 488-1314
Plano listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Top lake records close to Plano
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Flathead | 98 lb | Lewisville Lake | 13 miles | 1986 |
| Carp, Grass | 78.2 lb | Ray Roberts Lake | 27 miles | 2010 |
| Catfish, Blue | 68 lb | Lake Lavon | 16 miles | 2005 |
| Gar, Longnose | 47.68 lb | Lewisville Lake | 13 miles | 2012 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 45.64 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 22 miles | 2013 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 30.9 lb | Lake Lavon | 16 miles | 2006 |
| Carp, Common | 28 lb | Grapevine Lake | 19 miles | 2004 |
| Catfish, Channel | 26.06 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 22 miles | 2018 |
| Bass, Striped | 24 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 22 miles | 1994 |
| Bass, Hybrid Striped | 19.66 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 22 miles | 1984 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of Plano.
Common questions from Plano anglers
What is the closest lake to Plano?
That is Lewisville Lake, some 13 miles west of town.
How many lakes can I reach within 30 miles of Plano?
Within 30 miles you have 7 lakes with TPWD surveys: Lewisville Lake, Bachman Lake, Lake Lavon, White Rock Lake, Grapevine Lake and Lake Ray Hubbard.
What is the biggest lake near Plano?
Lewisville Lake, at 29,592 surface acres and 13 miles away.
Is there free fishing access near Plano?
TPWD shows 40 public access points within 20 miles of Plano on its access map.
Is there a tackle shop near Plano?
Academy Sports + Outdoors Plano in Plano, about 3 miles away.
Plano sits in which county?
Collin County, Texas.
Must children carry a license near Plano?
Under 17, a Texas resident needs no license near Plano.
Which lake near Plano is best for bass?
White Rock Lake, rated excellent for largemouth bass by TPWD, is 16 miles away.
Where are live lake levels for Plano?
The lake pages carry hourly TWDB levels, Lewisville Lake included.