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Best Lakes in Texas

23 top-rated lakes in Texas. Discover pristine lakes ideal for swimming, fishing, boating, and peaceful waterfront relaxation.

Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake (Grand Prairie, 4.5 from 1,966 reviews), White Rock Lake (Dallas, 4.7 from 1,383 reviews) and Lady Bird Lake (Austin, 4.6 from 612 reviews) are the most-reviewed swimming lakes in Texas. The full ranking below covers 23 spots, ordered by how many people have reviewed them, each with photos, ratings and directions.

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Top Lakes in Texas

Top 10 on the map

Locations approximate to pin

14.5(1,966)

Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake

Swimming lake · Grand Prairie, Texas

A 784-acre waterfront park with a white-sand beach & 2 boat ramps plus volleyball & picnic areas.

24.7(1,383)

White Rock Lake

Lake · Dallas, Texas

Large reservoir lake with hiking, boating, picnicking, bird-watching, a museum & a dog park.

34.6(612)

Lady Bird Lake

Lake · Austin, Texas

Camping nearby

Riverlike reservoir for kayaking & rowing, plus trails alongside for jogging & wildlife viewing.

44.7(531)

Possum Kingdom Lake

Lake · Texas

18,000-acre lake surrounded by hills, cliffs & trails, offers swimming, boating & diving.

54.6(454)

Grapevine Lake

Lake · Grapevine, Texas

8,000-acre reservoir offering fishing, boating (including rentals), hiking & camping plus cabins.

64.6(379)

Lake Bastrop North Shore Park

Park · Bastrop, Texas

Camping nearby

A park in Bastrop, Texas, with camping nearby.

74.5(290)

Lavon Lake

Lake · Texas

Camping nearby

Freshwater lake with a dam used for recreational activities, including swimming, fishing & boating.

84.0(223)

Fish Trap Lake Park

Park · Dallas, Texas

Unassuming park featuring a lake surrounded by a concrete loop trail, plus a shelter with a deck.

94.6(203)

Eagle Mountain Lake

Lake · Texas

Freshwater recreation area with boating, water skiing & angling spots around popular summer beaches.

104.2(193)

Medina Lake

Lake · Texas

This 6,060-acre reservoir on the Medina River offers bass, catfish & carp fishing, plus boating.

4.5(192)

Lake Waco

Lake · Waco, Texas

Camping nearby

Large artificial lake & fishing spot for bass & catfish, home to a wetlands wildlife refuge.

4.3(189)

Bardwell Lake

Lake · Texas

Serene, scenic lake for boating & fishing featuring grassy shores for camping & picnics.

4.6(167)

Lake Georgetown

Lake · Georgetown, Texas

Camping nearby

Large reservoir popular for boating & bass fishing, plus camping & a circular hike on wooded shores.

4.7(165)

Canyon Lake

Lake · Canyon Lake, Texas

Water sports, camping, fishing, hiking & horseback riding draw locals to this large, scenic lake.

4.8(140)

Lake Austin

Lake · Texas

Relaxed locale known for fishing & boating, with boat rentals & a big stock of largemouth bass.

4.7(131)

Inks Lake

Lake · Texas

Camping nearby

Reservoir with fishing, paddling, a swimming hole & an adjacent state park for camping & golf.

4.4(121)

Lake Pat Cleburne

Lake · Cleburne, Texas

Municipal water-supply reservoir & fishing destination with a park & designated swimming area.

4.6(87)

Lake Bridgeport

Lake · Texas

Camping nearby

Man-made reservoir popular for water sports & boating with camp sites, picnic areas & marinas.

4.5(67)

Brady Creek Reservoir

Lake · Texas

Reservoir offering boating, water sports, fishing & a park with camping, cabanas & picnic areas.

4.3(66)

Lake Casa Blanca

Lake · Texas

This 1,680-acre reservoir on Chacon Creek offers swimming, boating, fishing & more.

4.6(62)

Lake Nocona

Lake · Texas

Lake Nocona or Farmer's Creek Reservoir was begun in 1959 and completed in October 1960. It is formed by a dam on Farmer's Creek about nine miles northeast of Nocona, Texas in northeastern Montague County and is owned and operated by North Montague County Water Supply District.

4.5(58)

Lake, Clyde (Clyde Lake)

Park · Clyde, Texas

Clyde Lake lies in the picturesque Texan town of Clyde, inviting outdoor enthusiasts to indulge in various recreational activities. Anglers can cast their lines and challenge the abundant fish species dwelling within the lake, while nature lovers can camp in cozy cabins or their RV and or tent locations that harmoniously coexist with the surrounding landscape. Visitors seeking aquatic exhilaration can dive into the lake's pristine waters, savoring the refreshing embrace of nature's splendor.