Fishing near Round Rock, Texas
The nearest lakes to Round Rock, with distances, access and bait shops.
- 6lakes in 30 mi
- 26access points
- 12shops nearby
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Fishing near Round Rock, Texas
Head north about 10 miles from Round Rock and you reach Lake Georgetown, the closest TPWD lake.
A 30 mile radius takes in 6 lakes, including Lake Georgetown, Walter E. Long Lake, Lake Travis, Lake Austin, Lady Bird (formerly Town Lake) and Granger Lake.
Inside 20 miles of Round Rock you have 26 public access points on the TPWD access layer, including river access on Colorado and San Gabriel River.
The 2020 Census counted 119,468 people in Round Rock.
Straight line distances from the center of Round Rock.
Lakes around Round Rock
Lake Georgetown
10 miles north, 1,297 acres; excellent white bass.
See detailsWalter E. Long Lake
17 miles south, 1,269 acres; excellent largemouth bass.
See detailsLake Travis
17 miles southwest, 18,622 acres.
See detailsLake Austin
18 miles southwest, 1,599 acres; excellent largemouth bass.
See detailsLady Bird (formerly Town Lake)
20 miles south, 468 acres; excellent largemouth bass.
See detailsGranger Lake
23 miles northeast, 4,009 acres; excellent catfish and crappie.
See detailsLake Bastrop
34 miles southeast, 906 acres; excellent largemouth bass.
See detailsStillhouse Hollow Reservoir
35 miles north, 6,429 acres.
See details
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The map shows lakes and public access around Round Rock.
- Colorado2 access points within 20 miles
- San Gabriel River1 access point within 20 miles
Points around Round Rock: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Buying bait near Round Rock
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Round Rocksporting goods, 2 miles west, (512) 246-4600
- Living Waters Fly Fishingfly shop, 2 miles southwest, (512) 828-3474
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Huttosporting goods, 6 miles east, (512) 642-7158
- Jenson Fishing Tacklebait tackle, 8 miles south, (512) 836-1788
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Georgetownsporting goods, 8 miles north, (737) 245-5300
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Austinsporting goods, 9 miles southwest, (512) 506-6000
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Cedar Parksporting goods, 9 miles west, (512) 259-6200
- Ultimate Fishing Lightbait tackle, 9 miles southwest, (512) 345-1910
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Austinsporting goods, 13 miles south, (512) 407-6310
- Cypress Creek Marinamarina, 14 miles southwest, (512) 250-9880
- Riviera Marinamarina, 15 miles southwest, (512) 250-8321
- Jh Sandy Creek Marina Ltdmarina, 16 miles west, (512) 219-8535
- Distance GuidesFreshwater guide, (512) 844-1718
Round Rock listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Biggest fish on record around Round Rock
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 72.6 lb | Lady Bird (formerly Town Lake) | 20 miles | 2025 |
| Catfish, Blue | 67.75 lb | Lake Austin | 18 miles | 2024 |
| Carp, Grass | 61.5 lb | Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir | 35 miles | 2020 |
| Catfish, Flathead | 61 lb | Lake Georgetown | 10 miles | 2000 |
| Carp, Common | 46.5 lb | Lady Bird (formerly Town Lake) | 20 miles | 1996 |
| Bass, Striped | 45.5 lb | Lady Bird (formerly Town Lake) | 20 miles | 1993 |
| Gar, Longnose | 36.25 lb | Walter E. Long Lake | 17 miles | 2006 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 26 lb | Lake Austin | 18 miles | 2005 |
| Buffalo, Black | 26 lb | Lake Travis | 17 miles | 2018 |
| Catfish, Channel | 21 lb | Lady Bird (formerly Town Lake) | 20 miles | 2026 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of Round Rock.
Asked often about fishing near Round Rock
What lake can I reach fastest from Round Rock?
That is Lake Georgetown, some 10 miles north of town.
Which lakes are a 30 mile drive from Round Rock?
Within 30 miles you have 6 lakes with TPWD surveys: Lake Georgetown, Walter E. Long Lake, Lake Travis, Lake Austin, Lady Bird (formerly Town Lake) and Granger Lake.
What is the largest lake around Round Rock?
Lake Travis, at 18,622 surface acres and 17 miles away.
Is there public access to fish near Round Rock?
TPWD shows 26 public access points within 20 miles of Round Rock on its access map.
Can I fish a river near Round Rock?
TPWD access on moving water nearby: Colorado and San Gabriel River.
Where do I pick up bait around Round Rock?
Academy Sports + Outdoors Round Rock in Round Rock, about 2 miles away.
In what county will I find Round Rock?
Williamson County, Texas.
Do teens under 17 need a license in Round Rock?
Not if they are Texas residents under 17, though adults fishing around Round Rock do.
What is the top bass lake near Round Rock?
Walter E. Long Lake, rated excellent for largemouth bass by TPWD, is 17 miles away.
Where can I see water levels near Round Rock?
The lake pages carry hourly TWDB levels, Lake Georgetown included.
Next stops from Round Rock
From Round Rock, every nearby lake has ramps and records listed.