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Sam Rayburn Lake

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Texas, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Blue catfish

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White bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Sam Rayburn Lake is a lake located in Denton County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Blue catfish.

Location

33°00′5.5″N 96°57′17″W
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Fishing regulations at Sam Rayburn Lake, TX

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Texas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

14"

Measurement

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5

Daily Bag Limit = 5 fish for any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass.


Statewide regulations apply to all public fresh waters except locations noted in the Exceptions to Statewide Freshwater Harvest Regulations.

Micropterus nigricans

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33°00′5.5″N 96°57′17″W
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Frisco

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Colleyville

13.6 miles away

Trophy Club

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University Park

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Bedford

15.0 miles away

Allen

17.9 miles away

Dallas

18.1 miles away

Garland

19.8 miles away

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FAQ about Sam Rayburn Lake fishing

Sam Rayburn Lake is a lake located in Denton County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°00′5.5″N 96°57′17″W
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