Best fishing near Wilmer

13 fishing spots · 13 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Wilmer, 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 13 of 13 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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White Rock Lake
#1 White Rock Lake Good
16.0 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance T-storms · 79°F · 20 mph wind
White Rock Lake is a popular fishing spot in Dallas, Texas, with a variety of fish species available, including largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and sunfish. Nearby activities…
Why 52: live conditions (good)
52Solid
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Bardwell Lake
#2 Bardwell Lake Good
22.3 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Cloudy · 79°F · 10 mph wind
Bardwell Lake is a popular fishing destination in Texas, offering a variety of fish species such as largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and white bass. There are also nearby…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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Lake Ray Hubbard
#3 Lake Ray Hubbard Good
22.5 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance T-storms · 78°F · 20 mph wind
Lake Ray Hubbard is a popular fishing destination in Texas, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, white bass, catfish, and crappie. Nearby…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
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Lake Arlington
#4 Lake Arlington Good
32.2 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance T-storms · 79°F · 20 mph wind
Lake Arlington is located in the city of Arlington, Texas, and offers a variety of fish species for anglers, including largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and sunfish. The lake is…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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Mountain Creek Lake
#5 Mountain Creek Lake Good
18.4 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance T-storms · 82°F · 20 mph wind
Mountain Creek Lake is a popular fishing spot in Texas, USA. Anglers can expect to catch various fish species such as catfish, bass, crappie, and sunfish. Nearby activities…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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Cedar Creek Reservoir
#6 Cedar Creek Reservoir Good
38.8 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Cloudy · 79°F · 5 mph wind
Cedar Creek Reservoir is a popular fishing spot in Texas, USA. The reservoir is home to various fish species, including largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and white bass. Nearby…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
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Joe Pool Lake
#7 Joe Pool Lake Good
20.0 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance T-storms · 78°F · 20 mph wind
Joe Pool Lake is a popular fishing destination in Texas, USA. The lake is known for its abundant fish species, including largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie. Nearby activities…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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Lake Lavon
#8 Lake Lavon Fair
36.7 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible· Thunderstorms — get off the water
Lake Lavon is a popular fishing area located in Texas, USA, with an abundance of fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, and catfish. The lake is surrounded…
Why 48: live conditions (fair)
48Rated
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Grapevine Lake
#9 Grapevine Lake Fair
37.4 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible· Thunderstorms — get off the water
Grapevine Lake fishing area is located in Texas, USA, and is famous for its abundant fish species, including largemouth bass, white bass, catfish, and crappie. Visitors can engage…
Why 48: live conditions (fair)
48Rated
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Crappie
#10 Crappie Good
17.9 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance T-storms · 80°F · 20 mph wind
Texas offers prime Crappie fishing at lakes like Lake Fork, Sam Rayburn, and Toledo Bend—top spots include brush piles, submerged timber, and creek channels. Shore access is…
Why 44: live conditions (good)
44Rated
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Andrew Brown East Big
#11 Andrew Brown East Big Good
31.6 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· T-storms Likely · 78°F · 20 mph wind
The Andrew Brown East Big Fishing Area is a popular destination for fishermen in Texas. The area is known for its abundant fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, and…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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Creekside Fishing Area
#12 Creekside Fishing Area Fair
37.1 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible· Thunderstorms — get off the water
Creekside Fishing Area in Texas offers easy shore access and is ideal for bank fishing. The best spots include shaded inlets and near the fishing pier, especially where structure…
Why 43: live conditions (fair)
43Rated
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Alvarado Lake
#13 Alvarado Lake Good
36.9 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 80°F · 20 mph wind
Alvarado Lake is a picturesque fishing spot located in Texas, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species including catfish, bass, and crappie, making it a popular…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated

Fishing near Wilmer

The Wilmer area has 13 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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