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
Bardwell Lake
Ellis County, Texas · about 2,920 acres (4.6 sq mi)
72°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Bardwell Lake
Bardwell Lake spreads over about 2,920 acres in Ellis County, Texas.
It stretches about 4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 14.9 miles. Its surface is about 420 ft above sea level. Ennis lies about 2.9 miles to the northeast. DeSoto, the nearest city, is about 22 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 2,920 acres (4.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.9 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 420 ft
- County
- Ellis County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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. With the surface at 72°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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 6:54 am · sunset 5:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Bardwell Lake
- Ennisabout 2.9 mi northeast
- Nashabout 7.3 mi west
- Palmerabout 8.4 mi north
- Waxahachieabout 11 mi northwest
- DeSotonearest city, about 22 mi northwest
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Questions about Bardwell Lake
What fish are in Bardwell Lake?
Lakes like Bardwell 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 Bardwell 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 Bardwell Lake?
About 2,920 acres, with about 14.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Bardwell Lake?
Ennis is about 2.9 miles northeast; Nash is about 7.3 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Bardwell Lake today?
The surface was about 72°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Bardwell Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
