The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Bahia Grande
Cameron County, Texas · about 8,360 acres (13.1 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Bahia Grande
Bahia Grande is a lake in Cameron County, Texas, covering about 8,360 acres.
It stretches about 7.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 40 miles. Laguna Heights is on the shore. Brownsville, the nearest city, is about 14 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 8,360 acres (13.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 40 miles
- End to end
- About 7.7 miles
- County
- Cameron County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 17 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
Expect the usual Texas mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:46 am · sunset 5:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Bahia Grande
- Laguna Heightson the shore
- Port Isabelabout 1.9 mi east
- Laguna Vistaabout 2.3 mi north
- South Padre Islandabout 5.1 mi northeast
- Brownsvillenearest city, about 14 mi southwest
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Questions about Bahia Grande
What fish are in Bahia Grande?
Lakes like Bahia Grande usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Bahia Grande?
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 Bahia Grande?
About 8,360 acres, with about 40 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Bahia Grande?
Laguna Heights is on the shore; Port Isabel is about 1.9 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Bahia Grande?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Bahia Grande on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
