The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Decker Lake
Travis County, Texas · about 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
57°F water, calm this morning.
About Decker Lake
In Travis County, Texas, Decker Lake covers about 980 acres.
It stretches about 2.6 miles end to end with roughly 11.3 miles of shoreline. At about 560 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. The nearest town, Hornsby Bend, is about 2.6 miles south.
- Size
- About 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 560 ft
- County
- Travis County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 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
Lakes like Decker Lake in Texas usually hold 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 57°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:54 am · sunset 5:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Decker Lake
- Hornsby Bendabout 2.6 mi south
- Manorabout 2.9 mi northeast
- Garfieldabout 7 mi south
- University of Texasabout 7.3 mi west
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Questions about Decker Lake
What fish are in Decker Lake?
Lakes like Decker 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 Decker 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 Decker Lake?
About 980 acres, with about 11.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Decker Lake?
Hornsby Bend is about 2.6 miles south; Manor is about 2.9 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Decker Lake today?
The surface was about 57°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Decker Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
