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
Laguna Atascosa
Cameron County, Texas · about 2,450 acres (3.8 sq mi)
70°F water, calm this morning.
About Laguna Atascosa
In Cameron County, Texas, Laguna Atascosa covers about 2,450 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.6 miles with roughly 11 miles of shoreline. The nearest town, Laureles, is about 9.3 miles southwest. Harlingen, the nearest city, is about 18 miles west.
- Size
- About 2,450 acres (3.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- County
- Cameron County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 am bestsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 17 mph
Sunday Slow
- 5:15 am – 7:00 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 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. With the surface at 70°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.
- 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 6:47 am · sunset 5:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Laguna Atascosa
- Laurelesabout 9.3 mi southwest
- Laguna Vistaabout 10 mi southeast
- Rio Hondoabout 11 mi west
- Los Fresnosabout 11 mi southwest
- Harlingennearest city, about 18 mi west
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Questions about Laguna Atascosa
What fish are in Laguna Atascosa?
Lakes like Laguna Atascosa usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Laguna Atascosa?
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 Laguna Atascosa?
About 2,450 acres, with about 11 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Laguna Atascosa?
Laureles is about 9.3 miles southwest; Laguna Vista is about 10 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Laguna Atascosa today?
The surface was about 70°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Laguna Atascosa on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
