Fishing near Richardson, Texas
Lakes, river access and shops within an easy drive of Richardson.
- 7lakes in 30 mi
- 40access points
- 12shops nearby
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The fishing picture near Richardson
From Richardson, White Rock Lake is the nearest lake TPWD tracks, roughly 11 miles to the south.
A 30 mile drive reaches 7 lakes, namely White Rock Lake, Bachman Lake, Lake Lavon, Lake Ray Hubbard, Lewisville Lake and Grapevine Lake.
TPWD maps 40 public access points within 20 miles of Richardson.
Richardson had 119,469 residents in the 2020 Census.
Straight line distances from the center of Richardson.
Surveyed lakes near Richardson
White Rock Lake
11 miles south, 1,088 acres; excellent largemouth bass and crappie.
See detailsBachman Lake
12 miles southwest, 132 acres; excellent crappie.
See detailsLake Lavon
15 miles east, 21,400 acres; excellent blue catfish and crappie.
See detailsLake Ray Hubbard
16 miles southeast, 21,671 acres; excellent catfish and hybrid striped bass.
See detailsLewisville Lake
16 miles northwest, 29,592 acres; excellent catfish and crappie.
See detailsGrapevine Lake
20 miles west, 6,684 acres; excellent largemouth bass and blue catfish.
See detailsJoe Pool Lake
28 miles southwest, 6,469 acres.
See detailsRay Roberts Lake
33 miles northwest, 25,600 acres; excellent largemouth bass and crappie.
See details
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Each dot near Richardson is a lake or a TPWD access point.
Points around Richardson: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Bait, tackle and guides near Richardson
- Exotic Fish N Tanksbait tackle, 1 mile southwest, (469) 682-8841
- Barlow's Tackle Shopbait tackle, 2 miles southwest, (972) 231-5982
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Garlandsporting goods, 4 miles east, (972) 414-7600
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Planosporting goods, 5 miles north, (972) 633-4100
- Suntex Marinasmarina, 6 miles west, (972) 789-1400
- Safe Harbor Marinasmarina, 6 miles west, (972) 488-1314
- International Marina Groupmarina, 6 miles west, (972) 488-1314
- The Bass Housebait tackle, 6 miles north, (972) 517-5981
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Planosporting goods, 9 miles northwest, (972) 473-6400
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Dallassporting goods, 9 miles southwest, (469) 329-7901
- New Haven Marinasmarina, 10 miles northwest, (972) 460-0514
- Maple Lake Lure Co., L.L.C.bait tackle, 10 miles northeast, (972) 801-7093
- Tricky FishFreshwater guide, (972) 437-3474
- Outdoor VisionsFreshwater guide, (972) 235-9619
Richardson listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Record fish caught near Richardson
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Flathead | 98 lb | Lewisville Lake | 16 miles | 1986 |
| Carp, Grass | 78.2 lb | Ray Roberts Lake | 33 miles | 2010 |
| Catfish, Blue | 68 lb | Lake Lavon | 15 miles | 2005 |
| Gar, Longnose | 47.68 lb | Lewisville Lake | 16 miles | 2012 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 45.64 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 16 miles | 2013 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 30.9 lb | Lake Lavon | 15 miles | 2006 |
| Carp, Common | 28 lb | Grapevine Lake | 20 miles | 2004 |
| Catfish, Channel | 26.06 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 16 miles | 2018 |
| Bass, Striped | 24 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 16 miles | 1994 |
| Bass, Hybrid Striped | 19.66 lb | Lake Ray Hubbard | 16 miles | 1984 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of Richardson.
What to know before fishing near Richardson
Which lake is nearest to Richardson?
White Rock Lake, roughly 11 miles to the south.
What lakes are inside 30 miles of Richardson?
7 lakes with TPWD survey data: White Rock Lake, Bachman Lake, Lake Lavon, Lake Ray Hubbard, Lewisville Lake and Grapevine Lake.
Which large reservoir is close to Richardson?
Lewisville Lake, with 29,592 surface acres, 16 miles from town.
Where can I fish without a boat near Richardson?
Within 20 miles of Richardson, TPWD shows 40 public access points on lakes and streams.
Which bait store is closest to Richardson?
Look at Exotic Fish N Tanks in Richardson, some 1 mile from town.
What county do I look under for Richardson?
It is in Dallas County.
Does a child need a license to fish around Richardson?
No, Texas kids under 17 fish free in Richardson and everywhere else in the state.
Where should I fish for largemouth near Richardson?
The closest lake TPWD rates excellent for largemouth bass is White Rock Lake, 11 miles away.
How do I check lake levels near Richardson?
Each lake page, starting with White Rock Lake, shows the live TWDB level.
More water a drive from Richardson
The White Rock Lake page is the quickest trip from Richardson.