Largemouth Bass is recorded in 17 of the 18 spots within 75 minutes of Dallas. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Largemouth Bass peaks around Dallas in January, June, and July.
Where to catch Largemouth Bass near Dallas
1. White Rock Lake
White Rock Lake is a 15-minute drive from downtown Dallas. Surveyed depths reach 19 ft. Recorded here: Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Threadfin Shad, and Largemouth Bass.
2. Grapevine Lake
Grapevine Lake is a 25-minute drive from downtown Dallas. Surveyed depths reach 55 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Blue Catfish.
3. Lavon Lake
Lavon Lake is a 41-minute drive from downtown Dallas. Launch at Brockdale Park, the public ramp on Lavon Lake closest to downtown (≈ 25.2 mi). Public access on Lavon Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 50 ft. Recorded here: White Bass, Striped Bass, Walleye, and Threadfin Shad.
4. Lake Lewisville
Lake Lewisville is a 35-minute drive from downtown Dallas. Surveyed depths reach 72 ft. Recorded here: Striped Bass, White Bass, Common Carp, and Walleye.
5. Lake Arlington
Lake Arlington is a 30-minute drive from downtown Dallas. Surveyed depths reach 44 ft. Recorded here: White Bass, Common Carp, Largemouth Bass, and Threadfin Shad.
6. Joe Pool Lake
Joe Pool Lake is a 22-minute drive from downtown Dallas. Surveyed depths reach 75 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Grass Carp, White Bass, and Blue Catfish.
