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
Choke Canyon Reservoir
Live Oak County, Texas · 25,700 acres (40.1 sq mi)
71°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Choke Canyon Reservoir
In Live Oak County, Texas, Choke Canyon Reservoir covers 25,700 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by Choke Canyon Dam on the Frio River. Choke Canyon Reservoir, impounded on the Frio River in 1982, is known in South Texas for its largemouth bass and alligator gar fishing.
It stretches about 9.4 miles end to end with roughly 46 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 200 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 96 ft. Three Rivers lies about 3.9 miles to the east. The closest city is San Antonio, about 62 miles away.
- Size
- 25,700 acres (40.1 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 96 ft
- Shoreline
- About 46 miles
- End to end
- About 9.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 200 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Choke Canyon Dam, Frio River
- County
- Live Oak County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Sunday Slow
- 5:15 am – 8:30 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Choke Canyon Reservoir
Choke Canyon Reservoir holds largemouth bass, white bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. At 71°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.
- 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.
- 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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:54 am · sunset 5:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Choke Canyon Reservoir
- Three Riversabout 3.9 mi east
- Tildenabout 9.3 mi west
- George Westabout 12 mi southeast
- Jourdantonabout 29 mi north
- San Antonionearest city, about 62 mi north
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Questions about Choke Canyon Reservoir
What fish are in Choke Canyon Reservoir?
Choke Canyon Reservoir holds largemouth bass, white bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Choke Canyon Reservoir?
About 96 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Choke Canyon Reservoir?
25,700 acres, with about 46 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Choke Canyon Reservoir?
Three Rivers is about 3.9 miles east; Tilden is about 9.3 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Choke Canyon Reservoir today?
The surface was about 71°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Choke Canyon Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
