Best fishing in Texas
134 fishing spots · 134 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best fishing in 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 15 of 134 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lake Athens
Good
· Nearby flows above normal· Slight Chance Showers · 74°F
Lake Athens is a popular fishing destination in Texas that is known for its abundant population of largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. Other fish species you may find include…
Why 100: species variety
100Elite
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#2
Lake Dunlap
Marginal
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Flood watch· Blown out · high & rising
Lake Dunlap is a popular fishing spot in Texas, USA, known for its abundant fish species, including largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie. Anglers can also catch white bass…
Why 88: species variety
88Elite
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#3
Lake Travis
Marginal
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Flood watch· Blown out · high & rising
Lake Travis is a popular fishing area in Texas, known for its abundance of largemouth bass, white bass, and striped bass. The lake also holds catfish, sunfish, and carp. Nearby…
Why 88: species variety
88Elite
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#4
Calaveras Lake
Fair
· Nearby flows above normal· Flood watch· Thunderstorms — get off the water
Calaveras Lake is a popular fishing destination in Texas known for its abundance of catfish, including blue, channel, and flathead. The lake also has largemouth bass, red drum…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#5
Greenbelt Reservoir
Good
· Nearby flows above normal· Partly Cloudy · 65°F · 5 mph wind
The Greenbelt Reservoir fishing area is located in Clarendon, Texas, and covers around 1500 acres. It is home to various fish species like largemouth bass, crappie, channel…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#6
J.B. Thomas Reservoir
Good
· Nearby flows near normal· Flood watch· Thunderstorms — get off the water
The J B Thomas Reservoir, located in western Texas, is a popular fishing spot for anglers. The reservoir is known for its abundance of catfish, particularly channel catfish, as…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#7
Lake Arrowhead
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance Showers · 69°F · 6 mph wind
Lake Arrowhead is a popular fishing destination located in Wichita Falls, Texas. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, channel catfish, white…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#8
Lake Jacksonville
Good
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Cloudy · 71°F
Lake Jacksonville is a beautiful fishing spot in Texas. Fish species abundant in the lake include largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and sunfish. Visitors can also enjoy…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#9
Lake Mexia
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Slight Chance Showers · 72°F
Lake Mexia in Texas is a popular fishing destination for anglers. The lake is known for its abundant population of largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. Fishing enthusiasts can…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#10
Lake Nacogdoches
Good
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Cloudy · 71°F
Lake Nacogdoches in Texas is a popular fishing spot for anglers with abundant fish species such as largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, and bluegill. The lake also offers…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#11
Somerville Lake
Fair
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Thunderstorms — get off the water
Somerville Lake in Texas is popular for fishing as it is home to several fish species such as largemouth bass, catfish, white bass, crappie, and sunfish. Nearby activities include…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#12
Stillhouse Hollow
Good
· Nearby flows above normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance Showers · 73°F · 5 mph wind
Stillhouse Hollow is a popular fishing area in Texas that offers a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, sunfish, and white bass. Visitors can also…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#13
Twin Buttes Reservoir
Fair
· Low water · fish concentrated· Flood watch· Thunderstorms — get off the water
Twin Buttes Reservoir in Texas offers great fishing opportunities for anglers. The reservoir is home to various species of fish such as largemouth bass, white bass, catfish…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#14
White Rock Lake
Good
· Nearby flows above normal· Slight Chance Showers · 75°F · 5 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 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#15
Alan Henry Reservoir
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance T-storms · 66°F · 5 mph wind
Alan Henry Reservoir is a popular fishing area in Texas, USA. It offers great opportunities to catch largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, and crappie. Nearby activities…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
Fishing in Texas
Texas has 137 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 in Texas
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.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.
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