The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cedar Creek Reservoir
Henderson County, Texas · 32,600 acres (51 sq mi)
71°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Cedar Creek Reservoir
Cedar Creek Reservoir is a reservoir in Henderson County, Texas, covering 32,600 acres. Cedar Creek Dam holds it back on the Cedar Creek (Trinity River basin). Cedar Creek Reservoir was impounded in 1965 near Athens, Texas, with its dam at the town of Malakoff.
From end to end it runs about 16.2 miles with roughly 107 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 320 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 53 ft. Gun Barrel City sits right on the water. Mesquite, the nearest city, is about 32 miles northwest.
- Size
- 32,600 acres (51 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 53 ft
- Shoreline
- About 107 miles
- End to end
- About 16.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 320 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Cedar Creek Dam, Cedar Creek (Trinity River basin)
- County
- Henderson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Slow
- 4:15 pm – 6:30 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 Cedar Creek Reservoir
Cedar Creek Reservoir holds largemouth bass, striped bass, white bass, catfish and crappie. With the surface at 71°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairStriped bass
Warming. Early-morning topwater, then they go deep.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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 6:52 am · sunset 5:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cedar Creek Reservoir
- Gun Barrel Cityon the shore
- Toolon the shore
- Seven Pointsabout 1.2 mi northwest
- Malakoffabout 1.7 mi southeast
- Mesquitenearest city, about 32 mi northwest
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Questions about Cedar Creek Reservoir
What fish are in Cedar Creek Reservoir?
Cedar Creek Reservoir holds largemouth bass, striped bass, white bass, catfish and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Cedar Creek Reservoir?
About 53 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Cedar Creek Reservoir?
32,600 acres, with about 107 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cedar Creek Reservoir?
Gun Barrel City is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Cedar Creek Reservoir today?
The surface was about 71°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cedar Creek Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
