Fishing near The Woodlands, Texas
Lakes and bait close to The Woodlands, ranked by distance.
- 2lakes in 30 mi
- 29access points
- 12shops nearby
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Fishing around The Woodlands at a glance
The Woodlands anglers are about 13 miles from Lake Conroe, the closest lake with TPWD surveys.
Inside 30 miles of town lie 2 lakes, such as Lake Conroe and Lake Houston.
Within 20 miles of The Woodlands, TPWD lists 29 public access points, including river access on Spring Creek, San Jacinto River and Caney Creek.
The population of The Woodlands was 114,436 in 2020.
Straight line distances from the center of The Woodlands.
Reservoirs around The Woodlands
Lake Conroe
13 miles north, 20,118 acres; excellent largemouth bass and catfish.
See detailsLake Houston
29 miles southeast, 11,854 acres.
See detailsSheldon Lake
30 miles southeast, 1,230 acres.
See detailsLake Raven
30 miles north, 204 acres; excellent largemouth bass and sunfish.
See detailsLake Livingston
43 miles northeast, 90,000 acres; excellent catfish and white bass.
See details
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Lakes with a page are highlighted, and the rest are TPWD access points around The Woodlands.
- Spring Creek3 access points within 20 miles
- San Jacinto River3 access points within 20 miles
- Caney Creek2 access points within 20 miles
- San Jacinto1 access point within 20 miles
- Kuykendahl Road Bridge1 access point within 20 miles
- Herman Little Park1 access point within 20 miles
- Collins Park1 access point within 20 miles
- Mercer Arboritum1 access point within 20 miles
- Lower Cypresswood Bridge1 access point within 20 miles
Points around The Woodlands: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Tackle stores and guides by The Woodlands
- Academy Sports + Outdoors The Woodlandssporting goods, 3 miles east, (281) 298-4400
- Third Coast Anglersbait tackle, 5 miles west, (281) 259-7629
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Springsporting goods, 6 miles south, (346) 831-6650
- Bass Pro Shops Springsporting goods, 7 miles southeast, (346) 224-9222
- The Bait Bucketbait tackle, 8 miles southeast, (832) 562-3078
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Conroesporting goods, 8 miles north, (936) 523-4500
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Springsporting goods, 8 miles southeast, (281) 465-2400
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Tomballsporting goods, 10 miles southwest, (281) 516-4100
- Able Outfittersbait tackle, 10 miles north, (936) 756-0612
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Magnoliasporting goods, 11 miles west, (281) 516-4100
- Monro Rod Caddybait tackle, 12 miles south, (713) 294-1380
- KDR Outdoor & Leisure Productsbait tackle, 13 miles west, (281) 259-8033
The Woodlands listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Heaviest catches logged near The Woodlands
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Flathead | 86 lb | Lake Conroe | 13 miles | 1990 |
| Catfish, Blue | 67 lb | Lake Conroe | 13 miles | 2019 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 57.15 lb | Lake Conroe | 13 miles | 2015 |
| Carp, Common | 44.6 lb | Lake Conroe | 13 miles | 2023 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 44 lb | Lake Conroe | 13 miles | 2011 |
| Carp, Grass | 39.91 lb | Lake Conroe | 13 miles | 2025 |
| Gar, Longnose | 29.04 lb | Lake Conroe | 13 miles | 2016 |
| Catfish, Channel | 18.5 lb | Lake Conroe | 13 miles | 2011 |
| Bass, Largemouth | 15.93 lb | Lake Conroe | 13 miles | 2009 |
| Carp, Koi | 14.87 lb | Lake Conroe | 13 miles | 2025 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of The Woodlands.
Fishing near The Woodlands: what people ask
What is the nearest reservoir to The Woodlands?
Try Lake Conroe, about 13 miles north from the center.
What lakes sit within 30 miles of The Woodlands?
Count 2 lakes with survey data, including Lake Conroe and Lake Houston.
What big lake is closest to The Woodlands?
Lake Livingston covers 90,000 acres and sits 43 miles off.
Can I fish from the bank near The Woodlands?
The TPWD layer lists 29 public access points within 20 miles of The Woodlands across lakes and streams.
What creeks and rivers are open near The Woodlands?
Try Spring Creek, San Jacinto River, Caney Creek and San Jacinto, all within 20 miles.
Where is the nearest bait shop to The Woodlands?
The nearest is Academy Sports + Outdoors The Woodlands in The Woodlands, 3 miles away.
Which county does The Woodlands fall under?
Look under Montgomery County.
Is a license required for kids in The Woodlands?
Kids under 17 fish without a license around The Woodlands.
Which nearby lake rates best for bass from The Woodlands?
TPWD gives Lake Conroe, 13 miles away, an excellent rating for largemouth.
Where is the current lake level for The Woodlands?
Live TWDB levels sit on each lake page, such as Lake Conroe.
More places to fish around The Woodlands
Start with Lake Conroe, the closest lake to The Woodlands.