Fishing near Tyler, TX

Nearest public waters

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

WaterStateDistanceType
Lake Fork
Trophy largemouth bass.
TX33 milake
Lake Texoma
Striped bass (shared with TX).
OK131 milake
Lake Texoma
Striped bass.
TX131 milake
Toledo Bend Reservoir
Top bass fishery (shared with TX).
LA142 mireservoir
Toledo Bend
Big bass (shared with LA).
TX142 mireservoir
Lake Ouachita
Clear-water striped bass.
AR201 milake
Lake Travis
Largemouth bass.
TX204 milake
Illinois River (OK)
Smallmouth.
OK246 miriver

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)

Full TX regulations →

Local data & agency contact

FishFig doesn’t yet have a curated local fishing report for Tyler. 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.