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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

Dutton Lake

Chambers County, Texas · about 2,530 acres (4 sq mi)

Calm this morning.

Water—no reading yet
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphSE
Best bite3:45 pmto 5:00 pm

About Dutton Lake

In Chambers County, Texas, Dutton Lake covers about 2,530 acres.

It stretches about 2.4 miles end to end with roughly 7.8 miles of shoreline. Old River-Winfree lies about 5.6 miles to the north. The closest city is Baytown, about 9 miles away.

Size
About 2,530 acres (4 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 7.8 miles
End to end
About 2.4 miles
County
Chambers County

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

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

Lakes like Dutton 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.

  • Largemouth bass
  • Crappie
  • Catfish
  • Bluegill and sunfish

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 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

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

Friday 72° / —° 5 mph SE Sunny
Saturday 65° / 53° 15 mph E Partly Sunny · 14% rain
Sunday 67° / 58° 25 mph E Rain Showers Likely · 86% rain

Sunrise 6:42 am · sunset 5:24 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Dutton Lake

  • Old River-Winfreeabout 5.6 mi north
  • Mont Belvieuabout 6 mi northwest
  • Anahuacabout 6.8 mi east
  • Beach Cityabout 7.3 mi southwest
  • Baytownnearest city, about 9 mi west

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Questions about Dutton Lake

What fish are in Dutton Lake?

Lakes like Dutton 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 Dutton 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 Dutton Lake?

About 2,530 acres, with about 7.8 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Dutton Lake?

Old River-Winfree is about 5.6 miles north; Mont Belvieu is about 6 miles northwest.

Is the water warm enough to swim in Dutton 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.

Dutton Lake on your phone

The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.

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