White Bass is recorded in 16 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, White Bass peaks around Dallas in February and November. In November the calendar puts it at “Peak”.
Where to catch White Bass near Dallas
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Corder Lake
Corder Lake is a 20-minute drive from downtown Dallas. Surveyed depths reach 47 ft. Recorded here: White Bass, Striped Bass, and Largemouth Bass.












