Best fishing near Cross Plains

7 fishing spots · 7 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Cross Plains, Texas — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 7 of 7 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Lake Brownwood
#1 Lake Brownwood
21.5 mi away
Lake Brownwood is a popular fishing destination in Texas, USA that offers a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and sunfish. There are also nearby…
Why 63: resort size & terrain
63Solid
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Baird Lake
#2 Baird Lake Good
18.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 77°F · 20 mph wind
Baird Lake, located in Texas, is known for its great fishing opportunities. The lake is home to several fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and sunfish…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
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Leon Reservoir
#3 Leon Reservoir Good
33.3 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Cloudy · 76°F · 20 mph wind
Leon Reservoir is located in East Texas and is known for its abundant fishing opportunities. The reservoir is stocked with various fish species including largemouth bass, crappie…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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Lake Coleman
#4 Lake Coleman Good
17.6 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Windy · 25 mph· Partly Cloudy · 75°F
Lake Coleman is an angler's paradise located in Coleman, Texas. The lake is home to various fish species such as catfish, bass, and crappie. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy catching…
Why 43: live conditions (good)
43Rated
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McCarty Lake
#5 McCarty Lake Good
36.9 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 78°F · 20 mph wind
McCarty Lake is located in Texas, USA, and is a popular fishing spot for anglers. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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Lake Cisco
#6 Lake Cisco Good
24.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 77°F · 20 mph wind
Lake Cisco is a fishing area located in Texas, USA, and is well known for its abundance of bass, crappie, and catfish. Visitors can enjoy activities such as camping, hiking, and…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
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Kirby Lake
#7 Kirby Lake Fair
34.5 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Windy · 25 mph· Mostly Clear · 79°F
Kirby Lake is a popular fishing area in Texas, USA, known for its abundance of catfish, bass, and crappie. Nearby activities include hiking and camping at the Big Country RV Park…
Why 42: live conditions (fair)
42Rated

Fishing near Cross Plains

The Cross Plains area has 7 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best fishing near Cross Plains

How are these fishing spots ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

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Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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