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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Brushy Creek Reservoir
Fannin County, Texas · about 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
67°F water, calm this morning.
About Brushy Creek Reservoir
Brushy Creek Reservoir is a lake in Fannin County, Texas, covering about 760 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles with roughly 9.7 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 610 ft above sea level. Bells lies about 1.7 miles to the southwest. Celina, the nearest city, is about 31 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 610 ft
- County
- Fannin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:15 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 67°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
- 6
5 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 5:23 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Brushy Creek Reservoir
- Bellsabout 1.7 mi southwest
- Whitewrightabout 7.7 mi south
- Tom Beanabout 9.2 mi southwest
- Bonhamabout 11 mi east
- Celinanearest city, about 31 mi southwest
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Questions about Brushy Creek Reservoir
What fish are in Brushy Creek Reservoir?
Lakes like Brushy Creek 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 Brushy Creek 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 Brushy Creek Reservoir?
About 760 acres, with about 9.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Brushy Creek Reservoir?
Bells is about 1.7 miles southwest; Whitewright is about 7.7 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Brushy Creek Reservoir today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Brushy Creek Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
