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
Harris Reservoir
Brazoria County, Texas · about 1,320 acres (2.1 sq mi)
69°F water, calm this morning.
About Harris Reservoir
Harris Reservoir spreads over about 1,320 acres in Brazoria County, Texas.
It stretches about 2.2 miles end to end with roughly 6.6 miles of shoreline. At about 40 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Holiday Lakes is about 1.4 miles southeast. Missouri City, the nearest city, is about 25 miles north.
- Size
- About 1,320 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 40 ft
- County
- Brazoria County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Slow
- 5:15 am – 7:00 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. At 69°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
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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:44 am · sunset 5:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Harris Reservoir
- Holiday Lakesabout 1.4 mi southeast
- Angletonabout 6.8 mi southeast
- Rosharonabout 8.1 mi northeast
- West Columbiaabout 8.6 mi southwest
- Missouri Citynearest city, about 25 mi north
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Questions about Harris Reservoir
What fish are in Harris Reservoir?
Lakes like Harris 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 Harris 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 Harris Reservoir?
About 1,320 acres, with about 6.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Harris Reservoir?
Holiday Lakes is about 1.4 miles southeast; Angleton is about 6.8 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Harris Reservoir today?
The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Harris Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
