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
Keith Lake
Jefferson County, Texas · about 2,820 acres (4.4 sq mi)
74°F water, calm this morning.
About Keith Lake
Keith Lake spreads over about 2,820 acres in Jefferson County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 5.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 21 miles. Port Arthur is about 7.6 miles north.
- Size
- About 2,820 acres (4.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 21 miles
- End to end
- About 5.4 miles
- County
- Jefferson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 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
Lakes like Keith 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 74°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
- 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:39 am · sunset 5:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Keith Lake
- Port Arthurabout 7.6 mi north
- Grovesabout 12 mi north
- Nederlandabout 13 mi north
- Port Nechesabout 14 mi north
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Questions about Keith Lake
What fish are in Keith Lake?
Lakes like Keith 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 Keith 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 Keith Lake?
About 2,820 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Keith Lake?
Port Arthur is about 7.6 miles north; Groves is about 12 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Keith Lake today?
The surface was about 74°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Keith Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
