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
Calaveras Lake
Bexar County, Texas · about 2,940 acres (4.6 sq mi)
75°F water, calm this morning.
About Calaveras Lake
In Bexar County, Texas, Calaveras Lake covers about 2,940 acres.
It stretches about 4.3 miles end to end with roughly 26 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 480 ft above sea level. Elmendorf lies about 1.6 miles to the southwest. San Antonio, the nearest city, is about 11 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 2,940 acres (4.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 26 miles
- End to end
- About 4.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 480 ft
- County
- Bexar County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Slow
- 4:30 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
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. At 75°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 5:38 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Calaveras Lake
- Elmendorfabout 1.6 mi southwest
- China Groveabout 4.4 mi northwest
- Saint Hedwigabout 7.4 mi northeast
- Kirbyabout 9.8 mi northwest
- San Antonionearest city, about 11 mi northwest
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Questions about Calaveras Lake
What fish are in Calaveras Lake?
Lakes like Calaveras 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 Calaveras 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 Calaveras Lake?
About 2,940 acres, with about 26 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Calaveras Lake?
Elmendorf is about 1.6 miles southwest; China Grove is about 4.4 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Calaveras Lake today?
The surface was about 75°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Calaveras Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
