You don’t have to travel far to cast a line in Dallas. Here are the top spots for fishing within city limits:
- Bachman Lake - Spanning 205 acres in northwest Dallas, this scenic lake features a hiking and biking trail, picnic areas, an accessible playground, Bachman Recreation Center and an outdoor family aquatic center. Anglers can catch largemouth bass, channel and blue catfish, white crappie, and sunfish.
- Lake Cliff Park - Blending nature and neighborhood charm, this community park has walking trails, a playground, picnic tables, a pavilion, and restrooms. Try your luck with largemouth bass and sunfish while enjoying the shoreline.
- White Rock Lake - Just five miles northeast of downtown, this urban lake has kayak rentals, piers, and boat ramps. Cast for channel catfish, largemouth bass, and white crappie, or spend the day exploring picnic spots, more than nine miles of trails, and the White Rock Lake Museum.
- William Blair Jr. Park - Perfect for a relaxing afternoon, the park offers fishing on the pier or along the banks of the lake. With picnic tables, playgrounds, sculptures, and trails, it’s a peaceful setting for catching smallmouth buffalo, carp, and sunfish.
- Trinity River at Dallas Floodway - This popular riverbank destination rewards exploration, with different stretches of water providing anglers the opportunity to catch different freshwater species. Anglers often reel in largemouth bass, black bullhead, and alligator gar.
You’ll also find many more community lakes and river fishing spots throughout the city. Each one offers its own scenery, amenities, and potential for your next great catch.
