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
Braunig Lake
Bexar County, Texas · about 1,230 acres (1.9 sq mi)
73°F water, calm this morning.
About Braunig Lake
Braunig Lake is a lake in Bexar County, Texas, covering about 1,230 acres.
It stretches about 2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.8 miles. Its surface is about 510 ft above sea level. Elmendorf lies about 1.8 miles to the east.
- Size
- About 1,230 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 510 ft
- County
- Bexar County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 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 73°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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:55 am · sunset 5:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Braunig Lake
- Elmendorfabout 1.8 mi east
- China Groveabout 8.4 mi north
- San Antonioabout 12 mi northwest
- Kirbyabout 13 mi north
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Questions about Braunig Lake
What fish are in Braunig Lake?
Lakes like Braunig 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 Braunig 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 Braunig Lake?
About 1,230 acres, with about 8.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Braunig Lake?
Elmendorf is about 1.8 miles east; China Grove is about 8.4 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Braunig Lake today?
The surface was about 73°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Braunig Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
