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Planning your next fishing trip in McKinney, United States ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing near McKinney, Texas centers around the rich bass, crappie, and catfish waters of Lake Lavon, Lake Ray Hubbard, and numerous nearby ponds and creeks. Anglers target largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, white bass, blue catfish, channel catfish, and slab crappie in a variety of North Texas reservoirs and suburban lakes. With yearโ€‘round open water and classic Texas reservoir structure, McKinney offers consistent opportunities for both bank and boat anglers. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near McKinney include: Lewisville Lake, Lavon Lake, Ray Roberts Lake, Grapevine Lake, Lake Texoma, Lake Tawakoni, White Rock Lake, Elm Fork Trinity River, Rowlett Creek, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:23 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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  • Waxing Gibbous - 84% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~5 days on 29th June
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We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for McKinney
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
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Wed, 29 Jul

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All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Gibbous at 84% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -3 hour and -9 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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Fishing Overview McKinney

McKinney, Texas sits in a prime pocket of North Texas fishing, with quick access to Lake Lavon, Lake Ray Hubbard, and a web of neighborhood ponds and small lakes. These waters hold strong populations of largemouth bass, white bass, hybrid stripers, crappie, and catfish, giving both bank and boat anglers plenty of options within a 20โ€“30 minute drive.

Seasonal patterns around McKinney follow typical North Texas reservoir behavior. In late winter and early spring, bass and crappie stage on creek channel swings, rocky points, and the first drop-offs outside shallow spawning coves on Lake Lavon and Ray Hubbard. Jigs and small soft plastics fished slowly around timber and brush produce well. As water temps move into the 60s, bass push shallow to spawn in protected pockets and backs of creeks; weightless stickbaits, Texas-rig creature baits, and small spinnerbaits shine in the flooded willows and shoreline grass.

By late spring and early summer, the morning bite shifts to topwater over subtle points and humps, then fish slide out to deeper structure as the sun rises. Focus on main-lake points, riprap on bridges, and submerged roadbedsโ€”classic Lake Lavon and Ray Hubbard structure. Carolina rigs, deep-diving crankbaits, and swimbaits are consistent producers in 10โ€“20 feet of water. White bass and hybrid stripers school over humps and channel ledges; watch for bird activity and surface eruptions, then cast slabs, spoons, or small swimbaits through the feeding frenzy.

Summer and early fall catfishing is particularly strong around McKinney. Blue and channel catfish stack on ledges, channel bends, and wind-blown points, especially up-lake on Lavon where the water carries more color. Stinkbait, punch bait, and cut shad on slip rigs or Santee rigs fished just off bottom are reliable. Night fishing can be excellent along riprap, marinas, and lighted docks where baitfish gather. Carp and buffalo are common in the same areas and can be targeted with simple corn or dough bait on small hooks.

Fall brings some of the most predictable fishing of the year. Bass and white bass follow shad into the creeks and coves; squarebill crankbaits, lipless crankbaits, and medium-sized swimbaits cover water efficiently around shallow wood and rock. Crappie slide back to mid-depth brush piles and bridge pilings, especially on Lavonโ€™s standing timber and man-made brush. Vertical jigging with 1/16โ€“1/8 oz jigs or minnows is the go-to method, paying attention to the exact depth of the first bites.

Beyond the big reservoirs, McKinneyโ€™s neighborhood ponds and small city lakes offer convenient bank fishing. These smaller bodies typically hold stocked bass, bluegill, and catfish. Finesse plastics, small inline spinners, and simple float-and-worm setups are effective, especially in the evenings when bank pressure drops. Target visible coverโ€”culverts, corners of dams, and any overhanging trees or brush.

Tactically, success around McKinney comes from reading wind, water clarity, and bait movement. Wind-blown banks often outproduce calm pockets, and any area with a mix of rock, timber, and a nearby drop-off is worth repeated casts. Keep a mix of reaction baits to locate aggressive fish and slower jigs or plastics to mop up the rest. With varied structure and reliable forage, the lakes around McKinney reward anglers who stay mobile and adjust to daily conditions.

The Best Fishing Spots around McKinney

Lewisville Lake

One of North Texasโ€™s busiest fisheries, Lewisville Lake offers consistent action for largemouth bass, white bass, hybrid striped bass, blue and channel catfish, and crappie. Work windblown points and humps for schooling whites in summer, target timber and docks for slabs, and troll main-lake structures for hybrids; spring bass fishing along flooded shoreline cover is a local favorite, with night bites around lighted marinas rivaling those on Lake Ray Hubbard.

Lavon Lake

Closest major reservoir to McKinney, Lavon Lake is known for spring white bass runs, plentiful crappie in timber and brush piles, and hefty blue catfish during cold fronts; shoreline access at parks and riprap is strong, while boaters work creek mouths and main-lake points similar to patterns seen on Grapevine Lake.

Ray Roberts Lake

A clear, grass-influenced reservoir, Ray Roberts Lake produces quality largemouth bass around hydrilla edges, rocky points, and timber, with reliable crappie and catfish as well; spring and fall shine for shallow power fishing, while summer schooling white bass can be found on main-lake humps much like on Lewisville Lake.

Grapevine Lake

Grapevine Lake offers steady largemouth bass around rocky banks and marinas, dependable crappie in brush and slips, and roaming white bass over mid-lake structure; fall crankbait bites and spring jerkbaits excel, with patterns similar to Ray Roberts Lake when water clarity is high.

Lake Texoma

Famed for its native-reproducing striped bass, Lake Texoma also gives up quality smallmouth, largemouth, and catfish; troll or drift live bait for linesides in summer and chase gulls to surface feeds, while rocky points and bluffs fish similarly to clear sections of Grapevine Lake.

Lake Tawakoni

A trophy destination for blue catfish with outstanding white bass and hybrid striped bass action, Lake Tawakoni also supports strong crappie; winter drifting for giants is legendary, and summer schooling fish work main-lake structures much like on Lake Ray Hubbard.

White Rock Lake

An urban favorite with extensive bank access, White Rock Lake produces largemouth bass, seasonal runs of white bass at inflows, and good numbers of channel catfish and crappie around docks and riprap; finesse tactics excel, similar to pressured areas on Lavon Lake.

Elm Fork Trinity River

Flowing just west of McKinney and through the DFW corridor, the Elm Fork Trinity River offers moving-water opportunities for largemouth bass, seasonal white bass runs, catfish, and gar; target pools below riffles, bridge eddies, and creek confluences much like tactics used on Rowlett Creek.

Rowlett Creek

A renowned spring run fishery feeding Lake Ray Hubbard, Rowlett Creek draws crowds for surging white bass and occasional hybrid striped bass, with crappie and catfish also present; anglers walk-in to fish deep bends and gravel riffles with jigs and small spinners.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater McKinney area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby McKinney. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Jeans Creek - 2.11501826924km , Soil Conservation Service Site 3e Dam - 4.01658478952km , Herndon Branch - 4.06687206618km , Clemons Creek - 4.09098771389km , Soil Conservation Service Site 3d Dam - 4.86143472619km , Franklin Branch - 5.08373290623km , Barksdale Creek - 5.66593519398km , Soil Conservation Service Site 3c Dam - 5.75713962015km , Sloan Creek - 6.33793209187km , Fitzhugh Branch - 7.00303211997km , Soil Conservation Service Site 2b Dam - 7.28342243584km , Stover Creek - 8.09657165219km , Throckmorton Creek - 10.16608650164km , Rutherford Branch - 11.12706617865km , Pierce Pond Dam - 11.51935935019km , Stiff Creek - 13.10965497455km , Gentle Creek - 13.48845896295km , Slayter Creek - 13.63661873375km , Rush Branch - 13.82598054585km , Soil Conservation Service Site 1da Dam - 13.94422404475km , Soil Conservation Service Site 1c Dam - 13.96163746597km , West Rowlett Creek - 14.13775373977km , Lago Grande Dam - 14.13930669123km , Texas No Name Number 25 Dam - 14.29527054352km , Sies Lagos Number 5 Dam - 14.29527054352km , Hatler Branch - 14.33888251812km , Lewis Lake Dam - 14.50758775944km , Meat Producers Dam - 14.59644313489km , Texas No Name Number 26 Dam - 14.8760635665km , White Rock Creek - 14.92758439237km , Brinlee Branch - 15.5451583865km , Ticky Creek - 16.33340171657km , Turner Branch - 16.68782723624km , Monroe Lake Dam - 16.77923233644km , Soil Conservation Service Site 8f Dam - 16.98683410418km , Soil Conservation Service Site 8a Dam - 16.99638767477km , Soil Conservation Service Site 32a Dam - 17.14282647132km , Box Lake Dam - 17.28818309618km , Sister Grove Creek - 17.68599795044km , Greenbrier Branch - 17.91291991799km

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