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
Eagle Mountain Lake
Tarrant County, Texas · about 7,180 acres (11.2 sq mi)
71°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Eagle Mountain Lake
In Tarrant County, Texas, Eagle Mountain Lake covers about 7,180 acres.
From end to end it runs about 9.5 miles with roughly 42 miles of shoreline. At about 680 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Eagle Mountain is right by the lake. North Richland Hills, the nearest city, is about 13 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 7,180 acres (11.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 42 miles
- End to end
- About 9.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 680 ft
- County
- Tarrant County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 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
Expect the usual Texas mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, 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 71°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- 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
- 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:58 am · sunset 5:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Eagle Mountain Lake
- Eagle Mountainon the shore
- Pelican Bayon the shore
- Newarkon the shore
- Pecan Acresabout 1 mi northeast
- North Richland Hillsnearest city, about 13 mi southeast
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Questions about Eagle Mountain Lake
What fish are in Eagle Mountain Lake?
Lakes like Eagle Mountain Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Eagle Mountain 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 Mountain Lake?
About 7,180 acres, with about 42 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Eagle Mountain Lake?
Eagle Mountain is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Eagle Mountain Lake today?
The surface was about 71°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Eagle Mountain Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
