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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Eagle Lake
Colorado County, Texas · about 820 acres (1.3 sq mi)
69°F water, calm this morning.
About Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake spreads over about 820 acres in Colorado County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 1.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 4.7 miles. Its surface is about 150 ft above sea level. Eagle Lake is right by the lake. Sugar Land, the nearest city, is about 42 miles east.
- Size
- About 820 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 4.7 miles
- End to end
- About 1.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 150 ft
- County
- Colorado 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 10 mph
- 4:00 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. With the surface at 69°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
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
3 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 6:48 am · sunset 5:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Eagle Lake
- Eagle Lakeon the shore
- Columbusabout 15 mi northwest
- East Bernardabout 16 mi east
- Wallisabout 17 mi east
- Sugar Landnearest city, about 42 mi east
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Questions about Eagle Lake
What fish are in Eagle Lake?
Lakes like Eagle 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 Eagle 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 Eagle Lake?
About 820 acres, with about 4.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Eagle Lake?
Eagle Lake is on the shore; Columbus is about 15 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Eagle Lake today?
The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Eagle Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
