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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Clam Lake
Jefferson County, Texas · about 1,040 acres (1.6 sq mi)
65°F water, calm this morning.
About Clam Lake
In Jefferson County, Texas, Clam Lake covers about 1,040 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.1 miles with roughly 6.5 miles of shoreline. Port Arthur is about 16 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,040 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- County
- Jefferson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 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. With the surface at 65°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.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- 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
- 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
4 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 6:39 am · sunset 5:21 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Clam Lake
- Port Arthurabout 16 mi northeast
- Stowellabout 18 mi west
- Fannettabout 18 mi northwest
- Winnieabout 18 mi northwest
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Questions about Clam Lake
What fish are in Clam Lake?
Lakes like Clam 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 Clam 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 Clam Lake?
About 1,040 acres, with about 6.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Clam Lake?
Port Arthur is about 16 miles northeast; Stowell is about 18 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Clam Lake today?
The surface was about 65°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Clam Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
