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
Gibbons Creek Reservoir
Grimes County, Texas · about 2,190 acres (3.4 sq mi)
68°F water, level 245 ft, calm this morning.
About Gibbons Creek Reservoir
Gibbons Creek Reservoir spreads over about 2,190 acres in Grimes County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 3.8 miles with roughly 16.9 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 250 ft above sea level. Anderson lies about 9.6 miles to the south.
- Size
- About 2,190 acres (3.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 250 ft
- County
- Grimes 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
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 68°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
- 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:49 am · sunset 5:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Gibbons Creek Reservoir
- Andersonabout 9.6 mi south
- College Stationabout 14 mi west
- Navasotaabout 15 mi south
- Bryanabout 17 mi west
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Questions about Gibbons Creek Reservoir
What fish are in Gibbons Creek Reservoir?
Lakes like Gibbons 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 Gibbons 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 Gibbons Creek Reservoir?
About 2,190 acres, with about 16.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Gibbons Creek Reservoir?
Anderson is about 9.6 miles south; College Station is about 14 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Gibbons Creek Reservoir today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Gibbons Creek Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
