Fishing near me in Plano : 16 spots within 50 miles
There are 16 mapped fishing venues within 50 miles of Plano, and the closest, Crappie, is about 11 miles from the city center. The 12 nearest are listed below, ranked by distance, with Texas license info, the species you can expect, and answers to the questions Plano anglers ask most.
Top Fishing Spots Near Plano
The 12 nearest mapped venues within 50 miles of Plano, nearest first. Click any spot for full venue details, directions, and species.
Closest first
- 1
Crappie
11 mi awayDallas city, Dallas County
- 2
Creekside Fishing Area
12 mi awayFrisco city, Denton County
- 3
Hathaway Spillway
12 mi awayDallas city, Dallas County
- 4
White Rock Lake
13 mi awayDallas city, Dallas County
White Rock Lake is a 1,015-acre lake about 5 miles northeast of downtown Dallas, Texas, popular for fishing, wildlife and urban natural areas, with lessons and parking.
- 5
North Lake
17 mi awayDallas city, Dallas County
- 6
Windsong Lake
17 mi awayProsper town, Denton County
- 7
Hickory Creek
24 mi awayDenton County
- 8
Soil Conservation Service Site 19 Reservoir
25 mi awayKaufman County
- 9
Montalcino Fishing Pond
27 mi awayFlower Mound town, Denton County
- 10
Lake Ray Roberts
33 mi awayCooke
Lake Ray Roberts, formally Ray Roberts Lake, is a reservoir north of Dallas surrounded by a Texas state park, fished for largemouth bass, crappie and white bass, with an established trail network and multiple public launch points around its arms.
- 11
Scott’s Loch
36 mi awayEllis County
- 12
Bing's Pond
38 mi awayMansfield city, Tarrant 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 Plano 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 Plano. 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 Plano?
We're still building species records for the venues around Plano. Log your catches on GilledIt to help map what's biting where.
What's Biting
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Fishing Near Me in Plano: FAQ
There are 16 mapped fishing venues within 50 miles of Plano, and the closest is Crappie, about 11 miles from the city center. The 12 nearest are listed above, ranked 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 Plano 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 Plano. 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.
Our species records for the venues around Plano are still growing, so we don't yet list confirmed species here. Check each venue's page, open GilledIt for real-time catch reports around Plano, and log your own to help map what's biting.
For most waters around Plano, 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 Plano this week.
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