The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Aquilla Lake
Hill County, Texas · about 2,410 acres (3.8 sq mi)
71°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Aquilla Lake
Aquilla Lake is a lake in Hill County, Texas, covering about 2,410 acres.
It stretches about 4.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 22 miles. At about 540 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Whitney lies about 4.7 miles to the west. The closest city is Waco, about 24 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,410 acres (3.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 22 miles
- End to end
- About 4.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 540 ft
- County
- Hill County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Slow
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Texas, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 71°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:55 am · sunset 5:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Aquilla Lake
- Whitneyabout 4.7 mi west
- Hillsboroabout 5 mi northeast
- Westabout 9.2 mi southeast
- Laguna Parkabout 9.7 mi southwest
- Waconearest city, about 24 mi south
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Questions about Aquilla Lake
What fish are in Aquilla Lake?
Lakes like Aquilla Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Aquilla Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Aquilla Lake?
About 2,410 acres, with about 22 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Aquilla Lake?
Whitney is about 4.7 miles west; Hillsboro is about 5 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Aquilla Lake today?
The surface was about 71°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Aquilla Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
