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Lake Tawakoni east of Dallas is known for big blue catfish, plus white bass and hybrids.
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Lake Tawakoni fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Water is cooling, and bass are moving to points, creek mouths and shallow cover.
Streamers and crayfish patterns along the edges early and late in the day.
Stocking report
See the Texas Parks and Wildlife stocking reports for the latest stocking at Lake Tawakoni and other Texas waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Lake Tawakoni, bring: Clouser Minnow #2-6, Woolly Bugger #4-8, Crayfish #4-6, Popper #4-8, Damselfly Nymph #10-12, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10, Circus Peanut #4.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Lake Tawakoni lake details
| Access | Lake Tawakoni State Park and public ramps. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 435 ft |
| Nearest town | Wills Point, Texas |
| Best season | Fall through spring |
| Fish | Blue catfish, white bass, hybrid stripers, largemouth |
| Regulations | Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations before you go. A Texas fishing license with a freshwater endorsement is required for anglers 17 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 0X to 2X |
| Ice fishing | Does not freeze. |
| Camping | Lake Tawakoni State Park |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Busy with boats on weekends. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Bass slow down. Fish slow and deep.
Spring
Bass spawn in the shallows.
Summer
Hot. Fish at dawn and dusk.
Fall
Bass feed hard as the water cools.
How to get there
From Dallas, take I-20 east to Wills Point.