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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Big Lake
Reagan County, Texas · about 1,200 acres (1.9 sq mi)
69°F water, calm this morning.
About Big Lake
Big Lake spreads over about 1,200 acres in Reagan County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 2.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.5 miles. The water sits about 2,620 ft above sea level. Big Lake lies about 1.5 miles to the north. San Angelo, the nearest city, is about 64 miles east.
- Size
- About 1,200 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,620 ft
- County
- Reagan County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Fair
- 4:15 pm – 6:15 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 69°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- 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
4 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 7:11 am · sunset 5:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Big Lake
- Big Lakeabout 1.5 mi north
- Rankinabout 27 mi west
- Iraanabout 30 mi southwest
- San Angelonearest city, about 64 mi east
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Questions about Big Lake
What fish are in Big Lake?
Lakes like Big 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 Big 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 Big Lake?
About 1,200 acres, with about 7.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Big Lake?
Big Lake is about 1.5 miles north; Rankin is about 27 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Big Lake today?
The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Big Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
