Fishing near me in Fort Worth : 8 spots within 25 miles
There are 8 mapped fishing venues within 25 miles of Fort Worth, and the closest, Lake Costco, is about 7.0 miles from the city center. Below they're ranked by distance, with Texas license info, the species you can expect, and answers to the questions Fort Worth anglers ask most.
Top Fishing Spots Near Fort Worth
Every mapped venue within 25 miles of Fort Worth, nearest first. Click any spot for full venue details, directions, and species.
Closest first
- 1
Lake Costco
7.0 mi awayFort Worth city, Tarrant County
- 2
Village Creek
9.3 mi awayFort Worth city, Tarrant County
- 3
Golden Pond
16 mi awayAzle city, Parker County
- 4
Bing's Pond
16 mi awayMansfield city, Tarrant County
- 5
North Texas Catfish Guide Service
17 mi awayFort Worth, Tarrant County
North Texas Catfish Guide Service is a licensed Fort Worth, Texas fishing guide for catfish, white bass and crappie, with bait, food, camping and night fishing available.
- catfish
- 6
Liberty Trails Fishing Pond
20 mi awayDenton County
- 7
Montalcino Fishing Pond
22 mi awayFlower Mound town, Denton County
- 8
North Lake
24 mi awayDallas city, Dallas County
Want more options? Browse all Texas fishing venues or the Texas fishing near me guide.
Do You Need a Fishing License in Texas?
The short answer for Fort Worth anglers, plus where to find the current Texas prices, exemptions, and free fishing days.
License Info
In most cases, yes: a Texas license before you cast
Fishing licenses in Texas are issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Anglers above the state minimum age need a valid license to fish public water around Fort Worth. Age thresholds, resident and non-resident fees, short-term options, and exemptions all vary by state and change each season, so check the current rules on the TPWD site before you buy.
The linked guide is updated for 2026 with current resident, non-resident, and short-term fees, where to buy online and in person, and this year's free fishing days.
What Can You Catch Near Fort Worth?
The most-recorded species across the 8 venues listed above.
What's Biting
- Catfish
The most-recorded species across these venues are catfish. Open GilledIt to see real-time catch reports for any of these species near you.
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Fishing Near Me in Fort Worth: FAQ
There are 8 mapped fishing venues within 25 miles of Fort Worth, and the closest is Lake Costco, about 7.0 miles from the city center. The list above ranks them by distance: city-park ponds, reservoirs, and public-access water. Open GilledIt to see live catch reports near your exact location.
Often, yes. Many city-park ponds and public reservoirs around Fort Worth are free to access once you hold a valid Texas fishing license, and many states also run free fishing days each year when no license is needed. Dates and rules change, so confirm on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) website or in our Texas license guide.
In most cases, yes: anglers above the state's minimum age need a valid Texas fishing license to fish public water around Fort Worth. Licenses are issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Age cut-offs, fees, and exemptions vary by state and change each season, so check the TPWD site or our Texas fishing license guide for current prices, where to buy, and free fishing days before you go.
Across the venues listed above, the most-recorded species are catfish. Species mix varies by venue, so check each spot's page for its confirmed list, or open GilledIt for real-time catch reports around Fort Worth.
For most waters around Fort Worth, spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) are the most productive windows: fish feed hard around the spawn and again before winter. Early morning and the last hour of light are the best daily bites in summer. Check the GilledIt community feed for what's working near Fort Worth this week.
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