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
Eagle Nest Lake
Brazoria County, Texas · about 2,030 acres (3.2 sq mi)
67°F water, calm this morning.
About Eagle Nest Lake
Eagle Nest Lake spreads over about 2,030 acres in Brazoria County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles with roughly 7.8 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 30 ft above sea level. Holiday Lakes lies about 4.5 miles to the east. The closest city is Sugar Land, about 26 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,030 acres (3.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 30 ft
- County
- Brazoria County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Slow
- 5:15 am – 8:30 am bestmoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 10 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 67°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
- 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:44 am · sunset 5:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Eagle Nest Lake
- Holiday Lakesabout 4.5 mi east
- West Columbiaabout 4.6 mi south
- Wild Peach Villageabout 8.5 mi south
- Angletonabout 10 mi east
- Sugar Landnearest city, about 26 mi north
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Questions about Eagle Nest Lake
What fish are in Eagle Nest Lake?
Lakes like Eagle Nest 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 Nest 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 Nest Lake?
About 2,030 acres, with about 7.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Eagle Nest Lake?
Holiday Lakes is about 4.5 miles east; West Columbia is about 4.6 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Eagle Nest Lake today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Eagle Nest Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
