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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cotton Lake
Chambers County, Texas · about 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Cotton Lake
Cotton Lake is a lake in Chambers County, Texas, covering about 760 acres.
It stretches about 1.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.8 miles. The nearest town, Old River-Winfree, is about 4.5 miles north. Baytown, the nearest city, is about 10 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.8 miles
- End to end
- About 1.5 miles
- County
- Chambers County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 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
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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
5 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:42 am · sunset 5:24 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cotton Lake
- Old River-Winfreeabout 4.5 mi north
- Mont Belvieuabout 5.5 mi northwest
- Anahuacabout 6.8 mi east
- Beach Cityabout 9.8 mi southwest
- Baytownnearest city, about 10 mi southwest
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Questions about Cotton Lake
What fish are in Cotton Lake?
Lakes like Cotton 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 Cotton 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 Cotton Lake?
About 760 acres, with about 6.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cotton Lake?
Old River-Winfree is about 4.5 miles north; Mont Belvieu is about 5.5 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Cotton Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Cotton Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
