Dallas - Fort Worth Area Lakes
Click on a number link on the map below to receive more access information for that spot.
Most of the small lakes are "Community Fishing Lakes" and have special harvest regulations for catfish. Please consult TPW Outdoor Annual for current fishing regulations. This is not a complete list of all lakes in the DFW Area.
1 French Lake, Fort Worth
Site Information
Excellent bank access. A playground and picnic tables are located near the lake.
Driving Directions
From I-20 in west Fort Worth, exit onto Hulen Street. Go south on Hulen then east on French Lake Drive.
Contact Information
City of Fort Worth (817) 871-5743
2 Benbrook Lake at Long Horn Park, Benbrook
Site Information
Limited bank access with a boat ramp.
Driving Directions
From I-20 in west Forth Worth, exit onto Hwy. 377. Go north on 377 then east on Winscott and south on Lakeside. The park is on the west side of the raod just past the golf course.
Contact Information
US Army Corps of Engineers (817) 292-2400
3 Lake Arlington at Richard Simpson Park and Lake Arlington Park, Arlington
Site Information
There are several fishing piers and boat ramps, but bank access is limited. Parks have restrooms water fountains, and picnic tables.
Driving Directions
Richard Simpson Park: Take I-820 east in Forth Worth and exit onto Rosedale. Go east on Rosedale/Pioneer Parkway, then south on Green Oaks Blvd. and west on Arkansas.
Lake Arlington Park: Take I-820 east in Forth Worth and exit onto Ramey. Go east on Ramey and south on Quail.
Contact Information
City of Arlington (214) 670-8281
4 Hurst Chisholm Park Pond, Hurst
Site Information
Excellent bank access and a fishing pier. There are also restrooms, a playground, basketball courts, tennis courts, and a water park near the lake.
Driving Directions
From Hwy. 121-183 in Hurst, exit onto Norwood and go north. The parks is on the east side of the road.
Contact Information
City of Hurst (817) 788-7320
5 Bedford Boys Ranch Pond, Bedford
Site Information
Excellent bank access. There are also restrooms, picnic tables, a playground, and tennis courts near the lake.
Driving Directions
From Hwy. 121-183 in Bedford, exit onto Forest Ridge Drive and go north. The park is on the west side of the road.
Contact Information
City of Bedford (817) 952-2172
6 Northwest Park Pond, Irving
Site Information
Excellent bank access. There are also restrooms, picnic tables, and a playground at the park.
Driving Directions
From Hwy. 183 in Irving, exit onto Belt Line Road. Go north on Belt Line then west on Rochelle, south on Cantrell and west on Lago Vista. The park is on the north side of the road.
Contact Information
City of Irving (972) 501-0374
7 Joe Pool Lake at Cedar Hill State Park, Cedar Hill
Site Information
Excellent bank access with several fishing areas and boat ramps. There are also restrooms, hiking and cycling trails, and water fountains throughout the park.
Driving Directions
From I-20 in southwestern Dallas County, exit onto FM 1382 and go south. The park entrance is on the west side of the road.
Contact Information
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (972) 291-3900
8 Lakeside Park Pond, Duncanville
Site Information
Excellent bank access and two fishing piers. The park also has restrooms, a playground, picnic tables, a basketball court, and tennis courts.
Driving Directions
From I-20 in Duncanville, exit on Cedar Ridge and go south. Turn east on Camp Wisdom then south on Stegar Drive.
Contact Information
City of Duncanville (972) 780-4931
9 Kidd Springs Park Pond, Dallas
Site Information
Excellent bank access. The park also has restrooms, picnic tables, a swimming pool, and basketball courts.
Driving Directions
From I-30 in Dallas, exit onto Hampton Road. Go south on Hampton, east on Colorado Blvd, and south on Tyler. The park is on the east side of the road.
Contact Information
City of Dallas (214) 670-7535
10 Cliff Park Pond, Dallas
Site Information
Excellent bank access; no other facilities.
Driving Directions
From I-30 in Dallas, exit onto Hampton Road. Go south on Hampton then east on Colorado Blvd. The park is on the south side of the road.
Contact Information
City of Dallas (214) 670-7535
11 Bachman Lake, Dallas
Site Information
Excellent bank access. There are picnic tables, a playground, rest rooms and a jogging trail around the lake.
Driving Directions
From I-3E, exit onto Regal Row and go east. Take Harry Hines Blvd. north, turn north again on Webb Chapel Extension and then east on Bachman Drive. The lake is on the south side of the road.
Contact Information
City of Dallas (214) 670-6374
12 White Rock Lake, Dallas
Site Information
Excellent bank access with several fishing piers and one boat ramp. There are also restrooms, a jogging and cycling trail, and water fountains located around the lake.
Driving Directions
From I-30 in east Dallas, exit onto East Grand Avenue and go north. The lake is on the west side of the road.
Contact Information
City of Dallas (214) 670-8281
13 Lake Ray Hubbard at Dalrock Road Peninsula, Dallas
Site Information
Excellent bank access and two boat ramps. Restrooms and picnic tables are available.
Driving Directions
From I-30 in east Dallas, exit onto Dalrock Road and go south until you reach the lake.
Contact Information
City of Dallas (214) 670-8658
14 Twin Lakes North, Dallas
Site Information
Excellent bank access, no other facilities.
Driving Directions
From I-635 in north Dallas, exit onto Coit. Go north on Coit then west on Campbell. The lake is on the north side of the road.
Contact Information
City of Dallas (214) 670-6320
15 Flower Mound Rheudasil Pond, Flower Mound
Site Information
Excellent bank access. There are picnic tables, a basketball court, and a playground at the park.
Driving Directions
From I-35W in north Forth Worth, exit onto FM 1171. Go east on 1171 to Flower Mound, then south on Long Prairie and east on Forest Vista. The park is on the south side of the road.
Contact Information
City of Flower Mound (972) 874-6274 or 539-1733
16 Lake Lewisville at City Park, Lewisville
Site Information
Excellent bank access and several boat ramps. The park offers restrooms, a fishing barge, campgrounds, and picnic tables.
Driving Directions
From I-35E in Lewisville, exit onto FM 407. Go east on 407, continue east on Lake Park Road and turn north on Turtle Trail.
Contact Information
City of Lewisville (972) 219-3400. For other public access areas on Lake Lewisville, contact the US Army Corps of Engineers at (972) 434-1666.
