The best guides in Dallas

You may not associate Dallas with fishing, but that’s where you’d be wrong- with nearly 60 lakes and reservoirs in Dallas-Fort Worth, there are plenty of opportunities to catch your dream freshwater fish. Welcome to urban fishing!

Visit Lake Texoma, one of the largest manmade lakes in the country, to catch Striped Bass. These Stripers have a self-sustaining population, and the fishing is excellent. You can also expect to find Blue and Channel Catfish, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Crappie. Other popular lakes in the area include Grapevine Lake, Lake Fork, and White Rock Lake.

Many trips in the area offer specialized Bass fishing excursions- don’t forget your fishing license, required on all recreational trips. Since its waters are actually in Oklahoma, note that Lake Texoma requires its own specialized license. You can also find some great opportunities to try your hand at night bow fishing, an exciting sport that’s sure to leave you with memories to last a lifetime!

You can fish all year long in Dallas and Fort Worth, as well as enjoy the local culture. Dallas has a museum-filled Arts District, as well as the urban waterfront Klyde Warren Park. Cycling and hiking the trails near the many lakes is also a great way to pass the time. In Fort Worth, enjoy western-inspired culture by visiting the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, or take in some nature at the botanic gardens. Get fishing in Texas today!