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
Canyon Lake
Comal County, Texas · 8,310 acres (13 sq mi)
67°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Canyon Lake
In Comal County, Texas, Canyon Lake covers 8,310 acres; it is a reservoir. Canyon Dam holds it back on the Guadalupe River. Canyon Lake was impounded by the Army Corps of Engineers on the Guadalupe River in 1964 for flood control and water supply.
It stretches about 7.5 miles end to end with roughly 53 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 910 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 125 ft. Canyon Lake sits right on the water.
- Size
- 8,310 acres (13 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 125 ft
- Shoreline
- About 53 miles
- End to end
- About 7.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 910 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Canyon Dam, Guadalupe River
- County
- Comal County
- Water
- Known for clear water
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 in Canyon Lake
Canyon Lake holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass and catfish. 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.
- GoodSmallmouth bass
Prime range. Rocky points, humps and drop-offs.
- FairStriped bass
Warming. Early-morning topwater, then they go deep.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:56 am · sunset 5:37 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Canyon Lake
- Canyon Lakeon the shore
- Wimberleyabout 9.3 mi northeast
- Woodcreekabout 10 mi northeast
- New Braunfelsabout 11 mi southeast
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Questions about Canyon Lake
What fish are in Canyon Lake?
Canyon Lake holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Canyon Lake?
About 125 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Canyon Lake?
8,310 acres, with about 53 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Canyon Lake?
Canyon Lake is on the shore; Wimberley is about 9.3 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Canyon Lake today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Canyon Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
