How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Carrollton, United States ? Today is a good 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 in Carrollton, Texas centers around the urban lakes and creeks that feed the Trinity River system, giving anglers easy access to bass, crappie, catfish, and panfish close to town. From shoreline fishing at Josey Ranch Lake and Carrollton’s Greenbelt ponds to quick drives to Lake Lewisville and Grapevine Lake, Carrollton offers year‑round freshwater fishing opportunities for bank anglers, kayakers, and small‑boat fishermen. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:371,759 kmProximity:79.7 %
Moon Phases for Carrollton
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major Time:03:42 am - 05:42 am
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minor Time:09:20 am - 11:20 am
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major Time:04:17 pm - 06:17 pm
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minor Time:11:15 pm - 01:15 am
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Carrollton
Fishing in Carrollton, TX revolves around small community lakes, creek systems, and fast access to major North Texas reservoirs. Local anglers focus on neighborhood waters like Josey Ranch Lake, McInnish Park ponds, and the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, while using Carrollton as a launch point for Lake Lewisville and Grapevine Lake just minutes away.
Seasonal patterns are predictable. In late winter and early spring, prespawn largemouth bass push shallow along riprap, flooded grass, and creek inlets. This is prime time for lipless crankbaits, suspending jerkbaits, and compact jigs worked around concrete edges and drains. Crappie stage on deeper brush and bridge pilings on nearby reservoirs in February, then slide into creek arms and marinas in March–April; small tube jigs and 1/16‑oz marabou jigs under a float are consistent producers.
By late spring and throughout summer, Carrollton anglers shift to low‑light fishing. At daybreak and dusk, bass feed along weedlines, pond fountains, and any shaded banks. Topwaters like poppers and walking baits shine early, then finesse plastics—weightless stickbaits, shaky heads, and wacky‑rig worms—take over once the sun is high. Catfish action peaks in the heat; channel cats bite cut shad, chicken liver, and punch bait fished on slip‑sinkers near drop‑offs, creek mouths, and the deeper corners of community lakes.
Fall brings one of the most reliable bites around Carrollton. Cooling temperatures push shad shallow, and white bass, hybrids (on the big lakes), and bass school on points and wind‑blown banks. Small chrome spoons, inline spinners, and 2‑ to 3‑inch swimbaits match the hatch perfectly. In local ponds, a simple 1/8‑oz spinnerbait or small squarebill crankbait burned along the bank will locate roaming fish quickly. Winter fishing slows but remains viable; target deeper holes in creeks and the basin of ponds with small jigs, blade baits, and Carolina‑rigged plastics crawled painfully slow.
Key habitat types include riprap, storm drains, culvert mouths, bridge pilings, and submerged brush piles. In Carrollton’s urban lakes, any irregular feature draws fish: aerators, docks, retaining walls, and overhanging trees are all worth multiple casts. On nearby reservoirs, focus on main‑lake points, standing timber edges, and creek channel swings. Wind is your friend on bigger water—wind‑blown banks concentrate bait and trigger aggressive feeding.
Practical tactics for Carrollton anglers start with traveling light. A medium spinning rod with 10–15 lb braid to a fluorocarbon leader will handle bass, crappie, and panfish, while a medium‑heavy baitcaster spooled with 15–20 lb mono or fluoro covers jigs, Texas rigs, and light catfish work. Keep a small box with soft plastics (stickbaits, finesse worms, curly‑tail grubs), a couple of crankbaits, a spinnerbait, and a handful of hooks and weights; this minimalist kit excels when hopping between multiple city spots in a single outing.
Bank positioning matters. In Carrollton’s ponds, start on the upwind side and fish fan‑casts from shallow to deep to locate the active zone. In creeks, work upstream, presenting baits from downstream so your lure moves naturally with the current. For panfish and kids’ trips, a simple bobber and worm or a tiny jig tipped with a crappie nibble around visible cover will produce steady bites almost any month of the year.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Carrollton area
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.
Camp Creek - 6.5538616438km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Carrollton. 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.
Lake Carroll Dam - 2.26173016859km , Curtis Creek - 2.52324823504km , Sunset Hills Country Club Lake Dam - 2.86032329634km , Piney Woods Lake Dam - 2.94506601792km , Barnes Lake Dam - 3.67625981559km , Lower Tallapoosa Structure 21 Dam - 4.43126386832km , Walker Lake Dam - 4.82829845155km , Possum Branch - 5.0314780712km , Buck Creek - 5.04952777422km , Patrick North Dam - 5.24351040632km , South Patrick Lake Dam - 5.90496985478km , Swins Lake Dam A - 6.17016428118km , Sharpe Creek - 6.17116217763km , Camp Creek - 6.5538616438km , Swins Lake Dam B - 6.78858481539km , Shadinger Lake Dam - 6.94674380017km , Little Tallapoosa Structure 20 Dam - 7.00115088714km , Hendricks Creek - 7.0100440501km , Lake Woodfin - 7.22560682116km , Miller Lake Dam - 7.2311665884km , W Walkers Dam - 7.40411509924km , Little Tallapoosa River Watershed Six Dam - 7.81934379089km , Walkers Dam - 8.07865446961km , John Tanner State Park Lake Dam B - 8.40627768539km , John Tanner State Park Lake Dam A - 8.64384600383km , Fullilove Dam - 9.07034777468km , Boyles Branch - 9.09303698018km , Pine Tucky Branch - 9.09605124379km , Hominy Creek - 9.93169773089km , Seals Dam - 10.04519910519km , Norman Creek - 10.09631840251km , Nessinger Lake Dam - 10.21363548738km , Gilley Creek - 10.24378869716km , Dixon Mill Creek - 10.60926281221km , Hesterlee Creek - 10.60926281221km , Law Lake Dam - 10.92309917184km , Little Tallapoosa Structure 19 Dam - 11.03650613569km , Lake Connie Dam - 11.35761067628km , Caney Creek - 11.39959341537km , Buffalo Creek - 11.77721248373km
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