Fishing near me in Plano : 9 spots within 25 miles
There are 9 mapped fishing venues within 25 miles of Plano, and the closest, Crappie, is about 11 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 Plano anglers ask most.
Closest first
Top Fishing Spots Near Plano
Every mapped venue within 25 miles of Plano, nearest first. Click any spot for full venue details, directions, and species.
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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
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North Lake
17 mi awayDallas city, Dallas County
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Windsong Lake
17 mi awayProsper town, Denton County
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Windsong Lake
18 mi awayProsper town, Denton County
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Windsong Lake
18 mi awayProsper town, Denton County
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Hickory Creek
24 mi awayDenton County
Want more options? Browse all Texas fishing venues or the Texas fishing near me guide.
License Info
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.
In most cases, yes: a Texas license before you cast
Anglers above the state minimum age need a valid Texas fishing 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 treat any specific number you read elsewhere with caution and check the current rules 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's Biting
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.
Plano anglers commonly target bass, catfish, and panfish. Open GilledIt to see real-time catch reports for any of these species near you.
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Fishing Near Me in Plano: FAQ
There are 9 mapped fishing venues within 25 miles of Plano, and the closest is Crappie, about 11 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 Plano are free to access once you hold a valid Texas fishing license, and most states also run free fishing days each year when no license is needed. Dates and rules change, so confirm on the Texas fish and wildlife 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. Age cut-offs, fees, and exemptions vary by state and change each season, so check our Texas fishing license guide for current prices, where to buy, and free fishing days before you go.
Our species records for these venues are still growing, but Texas waters typically hold bass, catfish, and panfish. 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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