Fishing near Tyler, Texas
The nearest lakes to Tyler, with distances, access and bait shops.
- 7lakes in 30 mi
- 32access points
- 12shops nearby
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Fishing near Tyler, Texas
Head southeast about 12 miles from Tyler and you reach Lake Tyler, the closest TPWD lake.
A 30 mile radius takes in 7 lakes, including Lake Tyler, Lake Palestine, Lake Hawkins, Lake Athens, Gladewater City Lake and Lake Jacksonville.
Inside 20 miles of Tyler you have 32 public access points on the TPWD access layer, including river access on Neches River, West Mud Creek and SAbine River.
The 2025-2026 winter brought 7,900 stocked rainbow trout to Faulkner Park Lake (Tyler), Tyler Nature Center Pond and Tyler State Park in Tyler. The 2020 Census counted 105,995 people in Tyler.
Straight line distances from the center of Tyler.
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Lake Tyler
12 miles southeast, 2,224 acres; excellent largemouth bass and sunfish.
See detailsLake Palestine
19 miles south, 25,560 acres; excellent catfish and white & hybrid striped bass.
See detailsLake Hawkins
21 miles north, 633 acres.
See detailsLake Athens
26 miles west, 1,799 acres; excellent largemouth bass.
See detailsGladewater City Lake
26 miles northeast, 481 acres.
See detailsLake Jacksonville
28 miles south, 1,320 acres.
See detailsLake Holbrook
29 miles northwest, 653 acres; excellent largemouth bass.
See detailsStriker Reservoir
33 miles southeast, 1,863 acres.
See detailsWhere the public can fish near Tyler
The map shows lakes and public access around Tyler.
- Neches River5 access points within 20 miles
- West Mud Creek2 access points within 20 miles
- SAbine River1 access point within 20 miles
- Sabine River1 access point within 20 miles
Points around Tyler: TPWD access layer and GLO coastal inventory.
Buying bait near Tyler
- The Marinamarina, 3 miles west, (903) 526-0610
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Tylersporting goods, 4 miles south, (903) 266-3100
- Bass Pro Shops Tylersporting goods, 5 miles south, (903) 202-8300
- Perry's Bait and Tacklebait tackle, 7 miles southeast, (903) 871-2020
- Lake Tyler Marina Resortmarina, 10 miles southeast
- Lake Palestine Marinamarina, 13 miles southwest, (903) 825-3600
- West Lake Bait & Tacklebait tackle, 13 miles southwest, (903) 849-2880
- Johnny's Outdoors and Morebait tackle, 13 miles west, (903) 360-9381
- Botique & Bait – Bushman's RV Park Officebait tackle, 14 miles south, (903) 894-3300
- Ray J's Northshore Marinamarina, 14 miles northwest, (903) 473-7295
- Flat Creek Marinamarina, 15 miles southwest, (903) 849-6356
- Bear Country Bait & Tacklebait tackle, 20 miles north, (903) 769-9600
Tyler listings: OpenStreetMap contributors, store lists and guide websites, October 2026.
Biggest fish on record around Tyler
| Species | Weight | Lake | From town | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Flathead | 98.5 lb | Lake Palestine | 19 miles | 1998 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 82.22 lb | Lake Athens | 26 miles | 1993 |
| Carp, Grass | 71.2 lb | Lake Palestine | 19 miles | 2010 |
| Gar, Longnose | 56.2 lb | Lake Palestine | 19 miles | 2022 |
| Catfish, Blue | 51.57 lb | Lake Palestine | 19 miles | 2025 |
| Carp, Common | 48.85 lb | Lake Palestine | 19 miles | 2009 |
| Bass, Largemouth | 15.12 lb | Lake Jacksonville | 28 miles | 1986 |
| Gar, Spotted | 14.8 lb | Lake Palestine | 19 miles | 2024 |
| Bass, Hybrid Striped | 14.77 lb | Lake Palestine | 19 miles | 1997 |
| Bowfin | 13.6 lb | Striker Reservoir | 33 miles | 2017 |
TPWD all-ages rod and reel lake records, lakes within 40 miles of Tyler.
Trout releases in Tyler
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Faulkner Park Lake (Tyler) | 1,700 | 12/1/2025, 1/7/2026 |
| Tyler Nature Center Pond | 900 | 1/3/2026, 1/10/2026 *Fishing allowed only during TPWD sanctioned events |
| Tyler State Park | 3,600 | 12/19/2025, 1/16/2026 |
| Woldert Park Pond | 1,700 | 12/1/2025, 1/6/2026 |
Tyler trout dates: TPWD winter stocking schedule, 2025-2026 season.
Asked often about fishing near Tyler
What lake can I reach fastest from Tyler?
Lake Tyler sits about 12 miles southeast.
Which lakes are a 30 mile drive from Tyler?
TPWD surveys 7 lakes in that range, namely Lake Tyler, Lake Palestine, Lake Hawkins, Lake Athens, Gladewater City Lake and Lake Jacksonville.
What is the largest lake around Tyler?
That is Lake Palestine, 25,560 acres, about 19 miles from town.
Is there public access to fish near Tyler?
TPWD maps 32 public access points within 20 miles of Tyler, on lakes, rivers and creeks.
Can I fish a river near Tyler?
Stream access inside 20 miles is on Neches River, West Mud Creek, SAbine River and Sabine River.
Where do I pick up bait around Tyler?
Try The Marina in Tyler, roughly 3 miles off.
Are trout released in Tyler?
Yes, TPWD stocked rainbow trout at Faulkner Park Lake (Tyler), Tyler Nature Center Pond and Tyler State Park during the 2025-2026 season.
In what county will I find Tyler?
That is Smith County.
Do teens under 17 need a license in Tyler?
Not if they are Texas residents under 17, though adults fishing around Tyler do.
What is the top bass lake near Tyler?
Try Lake Tyler, 12 miles off, with an excellent TPWD bass rating.
Where can I see water levels near Tyler?
Click through to Lake Tyler for its live TWDB reading.
Next stops from Tyler
From Tyler, every nearby lake has ramps and records listed.