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
Houston County Lake
Texas · about 1,190 acres (1.9 sq mi)
71°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Houston County Lake
Houston County Lake spreads over about 1,190 acres in Texas.
From end to end it runs about 3.3 miles with roughly 12.1 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 260 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Grapeland, is about 6.3 miles northeast. Tyler, the nearest city, is about 65 miles north.
- Size
- About 1,190 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.1 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 260 ft
- County
- Houston 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 5 mph
Sunday Slow
- 5:15 am – 6:00 ammoon underfoot · wind 10 mph
- 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
Expect the usual Texas mix for a lake this size: 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 71°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 6:48 am · sunset 5:24 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Houston County Lake
- Grapelandabout 6.3 mi northeast
- Crockettabout 8.8 mi southeast
- Cooperabout 11 mi south
- Elkhartabout 14 mi north
- Tylernearest city, about 65 mi north
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Questions about Houston County Lake
What fish are in Houston County Lake?
Lakes like Houston County 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 Houston County 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 Houston County Lake?
About 1,190 acres, with about 12.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Houston County Lake?
Grapeland is about 6.3 miles northeast; Crockett is about 8.8 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Houston County Lake today?
The surface was about 71°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Houston County Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
