Fishing near Amarillo, TX

Nearest public waters

Straight-line distance from Amarillo. Tap a water for its spot profile.

WaterStateDistanceType
Rio Grande (Taos)
Rainbow and brown trout.
NM226 miriver
Lake Texoma
Striped bass (shared with TX).
OK311 milake
Lake Texoma
Striped bass.
TX311 milake
Wilson Lake
Stripers and walleye.
KS314 milake
South Platte River
Freestone and tailwater trout.
CO314 miriver
Elephant Butte Lake
Largemouth and catfish.
NM337 milake
Navajo LakeNM340 milake
Chatfield ReservoirCO345 mireservoir

All waters in TX

TX license & regulations

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)

  • Resident annual: $40.00
  • Non-resident annual: $68.00
  • Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — 2026 fishing license package fees (Outdoor Annual). (2026)

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Local data & agency contact

FishFig doesn’t yet have a curated local fishing report for Amarillo. For the most current public waters, stocking schedules, and fishing reports, contact the state agency below.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) · 512-389-4800 · https://tpwd.texas.gov

Distances are straight-line estimates from the city center for planning only. Confirm public access, boat launches, and local rules with the managing agency before you travel.