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
Cowtrap Lake
Brazoria County, Texas · about 2,450 acres (3.8 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Cowtrap Lake
Cowtrap Lake spreads over about 2,450 acres in Brazoria County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 3.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 27 miles. Jones Creek lies about 7.7 miles to the north. Pearland, the nearest city, is about 50 miles north.
- Size
- About 2,450 acres (3.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 27 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- County
- Brazoria 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
- 6:00 am – 8:00 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 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.
- 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
- 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
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 6:43 am · sunset 5:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cowtrap Lake
- Jones Creekabout 7.7 mi north
- Freeportabout 9.8 mi northeast
- Lake Jacksonabout 12 mi north
- Cluteabout 12 mi northeast
- Pearlandnearest city, about 50 mi north
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Questions about Cowtrap Lake
What fish are in Cowtrap Lake?
Lakes like Cowtrap 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 Cowtrap 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 Cowtrap Lake?
About 2,450 acres, with about 27 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cowtrap Lake?
Jones Creek is about 7.7 miles north; Freeport is about 9.8 miles northeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Cowtrap 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.
Cowtrap Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
