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
Ellison Creek Reservoir
Morris County, Texas · about 1,170 acres (1.8 sq mi)
68°F water, calm this morning.
About Ellison Creek Reservoir
Ellison Creek Reservoir spreads over about 1,170 acres in Morris County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 3.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10.9 miles. At about 270 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Lone Star is right by the lake. The closest city is Longview, about 29 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,170 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 270 ft
- County
- Morris County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Fair
- 5:15 am – 6:00 ammoon underfoot · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 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
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. At 68°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:47 am · sunset 5:18 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Ellison Creek Reservoir
- Lone Staron the shore
- Daingerfieldabout 4.2 mi north
- Hughes Springsabout 5.2 mi northeast
- Ore Cityabout 8 mi south
- Longviewnearest city, about 29 mi south
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Questions about Ellison Creek Reservoir
What fish are in Ellison Creek Reservoir?
Lakes like Ellison Creek Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Ellison Creek Reservoir?
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 Ellison Creek Reservoir?
About 1,170 acres, with about 10.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Ellison Creek Reservoir?
Lone Star is on the shore; Daingerfield is about 4.2 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Ellison Creek Reservoir today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Ellison Creek Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
