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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Joe Pool Lake
Dallas County, Texas · about 5,810 acres (9.1 sq mi)
72°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Joe Pool Lake
In Dallas County, Texas, Joe Pool Lake covers about 5,810 acres.
From end to end it runs about 6.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 32 miles. Its surface is about 520 ft above sea level. Cedar Hill lies about 2.8 miles to the east.
- Size
- About 5,810 acres (9.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 32 miles
- End to end
- About 6.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 520 ft
- County
- Dallas 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 Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 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, white bass, 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 72°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- 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
4 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 6:56 am · sunset 5:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Joe Pool Lake
- Cedar Hillabout 2.8 mi east
- Duncanvilleabout 4.1 mi northeast
- Mansfieldabout 5 mi west
- Midlothianabout 5.2 mi south
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Questions about Joe Pool Lake
What fish are in Joe Pool Lake?
Lakes like Joe Pool Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Joe Pool 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 Joe Pool Lake?
About 5,810 acres, with about 32 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Joe Pool Lake?
Cedar Hill is about 2.8 miles east; Duncanville is about 4.1 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Joe Pool Lake today?
The surface was about 72°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Joe Pool Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
