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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Flat Creek Lake
Henderson County, Texas · about 1,160 acres (1.8 sq mi)
70°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Flat Creek Lake
In Henderson County, Texas, Flat Creek Lake covers about 1,160 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 14.4 miles. At about 440 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. The nearest town, Athens, is about 4.5 miles west. The closest city is Tyler, about 26 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,160 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 440 ft
- County
- Henderson 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 Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · 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
Lakes like Flat Creek 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. At 70°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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.
- 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
5 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 6:50 am · sunset 5:23 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Flat Creek Lake
- Athensabout 4.5 mi west
- Brownsboroabout 8.6 mi northeast
- Malakoffabout 14 mi west
- Chandlerabout 15 mi east
- Tylernearest city, about 26 mi east
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Questions about Flat Creek Lake
What fish are in Flat Creek Lake?
Lakes like Flat Creek 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 Flat Creek 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 Flat Creek Lake?
About 1,160 acres, with about 14.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Flat Creek Lake?
Athens is about 4.5 miles west; Brownsboro is about 8.6 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Flat Creek Lake today?
The surface was about 70°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Flat Creek Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
