The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cedar Lake
Gaines County, Texas · about 2,740 acres (4.3 sq mi)
64°F water, calm this morning.
About Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake spreads over about 2,740 acres in Gaines County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 2.9 miles with roughly 10.7 miles of shoreline. At about 3,020 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Seagraves is about 18 miles northwest. The closest city is Midland, about 56 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,740 acres (4.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,020 ft
- County
- Gaines County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Fair
- 4:15 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
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. With the surface at 64°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:17 am · sunset 5:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cedar Lake
- Seagravesabout 18 mi northwest
- Lamesaabout 18 mi east
- Seminoleabout 21 mi west
- Brownfieldabout 24 mi north
- Midlandnearest city, about 56 mi south
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Questions about Cedar Lake
What fish are in Cedar Lake?
Lakes like Cedar 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 Cedar 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 Cedar Lake?
About 2,740 acres, with about 10.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cedar Lake?
Seagraves is about 18 miles northwest; Lamesa is about 18 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Cedar Lake today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cedar Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
