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
Barney M Davis Reservoir
Nueces County, Texas · about 790 acres (1.2 sq mi)
64°F water, calm this morning.
About Barney M Davis Reservoir
In Nueces County, Texas, Barney M Davis Reservoir covers about 790 acres.
It stretches about 2.5 miles end to end with roughly 9.4 miles of shoreline. At about 20 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. The nearest town, Corpus Christi, is about 12 miles north.
- Size
- About 790 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 20 ft
- County
- Nueces 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 18 mph
Sunday Slow
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 64°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:49 am · sunset 5:37 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Barney M Davis Reservoir
- Corpus Christiabout 12 mi north
- Portlandabout 17 mi north
- Inglesideabout 19 mi northeast
- Gregoryabout 20 mi north
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Questions about Barney M Davis Reservoir
What fish are in Barney M Davis Reservoir?
Lakes like Barney M Davis Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Barney M Davis Reservoir?
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 Barney M Davis Reservoir?
About 790 acres, with about 9.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Barney M Davis Reservoir?
Corpus Christi is about 12 miles north; Portland is about 17 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Barney M Davis Reservoir today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Barney M Davis Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
