Fishing near San Antonio, Texas
Public access, lakes and tackle near San Antonio.
- 3lakes in 30 mi
- 40access points
- 12shops nearby
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Water within reach of San Antonio
Braunig Lake is 18 miles from the center of San Antonio, the nearest reservoir with TPWD survey data.
3 lakes sit within 30 miles: Braunig Lake, Calaveras Lake and Medina Lake.
TPWD counts 40 public access points within 20 miles of San Antonio, including river access on Salado River, San Antonio and Medina River.
Rainbow trout stockings in San Antonio totaled 9,936 at Earl Scott Pond, Hi-Lions (Southside Lions Park)* and Live Oak City (small pond) during the 2025-2026 season. San Antonio counted 1,434,625 residents in the last Census.
Distances: San Antonio town center to each lake point, straight line.
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Braunig Lake
18 miles southeast, 1,350 acres; excellent hybrid striped bass and red drum.
See detailsCalaveras Lake
18 miles southeast, 3,624 acres; excellent catfish and hybrid striped bass.
See detailsMedina Lake
25 miles west, 5,426 acres.
See detailsLake Dunlap
31 miles northeast, 410 acres; excellent largemouth bass and sunfish.
See detailsLake Placid
32 miles east, 198 acres; excellent sunfish.
See detailsCanyon Lake
34 miles northeast, 8,308 acres; excellent catfish and white & striped bass.
See detailsLake Gonzales (H-4)
54 miles east, 696 acres; excellent crappie and sunfish.
See detailsAccess points near San Antonio
Highlighted dots near San Antonio link to full lake pages.
- Salado River16 access points within 20 miles
- San Antonio9 access points within 20 miles
- Medina River6 access points within 20 miles
- Mitchell St1 access point within 20 miles
- Salado1 access point within 20 miles
- Southcross Blvd1 access point within 20 miles
- Salado Creek1 access point within 20 miles
- Medina1 access point within 20 miles
Points around San Antonio: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Shops and guides around San Antonio
- The Galilee Fishing Companybait tackle, 2 miles northwest, (210) 556-1697
- Livingston Luresbait tackle, 3 miles north, (800) 678-7841
- Nueva Street Marinamarina, 3 miles southeast
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San Antoniosporting goods, 4 miles north, (210) 321-4600
- Tackle Box Outfittersbait tackle, 4 miles northeast, (210) 821-5806
- Outdoor Alphasbait tackle, 6 miles northwest, (210) 267-5686
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San Antoniosporting goods, 7 miles west, (210) 257-4850
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San Antoniosporting goods, 8 miles northeast, (210) 871-2630
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San Antoniosporting goods, 8 miles south, (210) 921-5900
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San Antoniosporting goods, 10 miles north, (210) 408-5400
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San Antoniosporting goods, 10 miles northwest, (210) 767-4030
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San Antoniosporting goods, 11 miles north, (210) 507-4001
- AFFORDABLE GUIDE SERVICEFreshwater guide, (210) 789-0607
- Global SportsmanFreshwater guide, (830) 755-9191
- Bones Fishing Guide ServiceFreshwater guide, (210) 629-7561
- San Antonio Fishing GuidesFreshwater guide, (210) 573-1230
- Desert SafarisFreshwater guide, (210) 264-1745
- Conglo EnterpriseFreshwater guide, (210) 577-6851
San Antonio listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Top lake records close to San Antonio
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Blue | 57 lb | Lake Dunlap | 31 miles | 2018 |
| Carp, Bighead | 54.24 lb | Braunig Lake | 18 miles | 2012 |
| Carp, Grass | 49.4 lb | Canyon Lake | 34 miles | 2018 |
| Catfish, Flathead | 43.4 lb | Braunig Lake | 18 miles | 1997 |
| Carp, Common | 41.84 lb | Lake Dunlap | 31 miles | 2006 |
| Bass, Striped | 41.2 lb | Canyon Lake | 34 miles | 2023 |
| Gar, Longnose | 35.87 lb | Lake Placid | 32 miles | 2010 |
| Drum, Red | 31.87 lb | Braunig Lake | 18 miles | 2010 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 30.4 lb | Lake Placid | 32 miles | 2019 |
| Spotted Seatrout X Corvina | 20.8 lb | Braunig Lake | 18 miles | 1992 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of San Antonio.
Where TPWD stocks trout in San Antonio
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Earl Scott Pond | 350 | 1/29/2026 |
| Hi-Lions (Southside Lions Park)* | 4,744 | 11/26/2025, 12/23/2025, 1/23/2026, 2/20/2026 |
| Live Oak City (small pond) | 1,050 | 12/2/2025, 1/8/2026, 2/4/2026 |
| Miller's Pond* | 3,792 | 11/26/2025, 12/23/2025, 1/23/2026, 2/20/2026 |
San Antonio trout dates: TPWD winter stocking schedule, 2025-2026 season.
Common questions from San Antonio anglers
What is the closest lake to San Antonio?
Braunig Lake, roughly 18 miles to the southeast.
How many lakes can I reach within 30 miles of San Antonio?
3 lakes with TPWD survey data: Braunig Lake, Calaveras Lake and Medina Lake.
What is the biggest lake near San Antonio?
Canyon Lake, with 8,308 surface acres, 34 miles from town.
Is there free fishing access near San Antonio?
Within 20 miles of San Antonio, TPWD shows 40 public access points on lakes and streams.
What rivers can I fish near San Antonio?
Within 20 miles, river access is on Salado River, San Antonio, Medina River and Mitchell St.
Is there a tackle shop near San Antonio?
Look at The Galilee Fishing Company in San Antonio, some 2 miles from town.
Does San Antonio get stocked trout?
Yes, at Earl Scott Pond, Hi-Lions (Southside Lions Park)* and Live Oak City (small pond), for the 2025-2026 season.
San Antonio sits in which county?
It is in Bexar County.
Must children carry a license near San Antonio?
Under 17, a Texas resident needs no license near San Antonio.
Which lake near San Antonio is best for bass?
The closest lake TPWD rates excellent for largemouth bass is Lake Dunlap, 31 miles away.
Where are live lake levels for San Antonio?
Each lake page, starting with Braunig Lake, shows the live TWDB level.