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
Lake Alan Henry
Garza County, Texas · about 1,210 acres (1.9 sq mi)
67°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Alan Henry
In Garza County, Texas, Lake Alan Henry covers about 1,210 acres.
It stretches about 6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 25 miles. At about 2,210 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Post lies about 18 miles to the northwest. The closest city is Lubbock, about 56 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,210 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 25 miles
- End to end
- About 6 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,210 ft
- County
- Garza County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Slow
- 6:30 am – 8:45 am bestsunrise · 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
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. With the surface at 67°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:13 am · sunset 5:43 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Alan Henry
- Postabout 18 mi northwest
- Snyderabout 23 mi south
- Gailabout 26 mi southwest
- Jaytonabout 30 mi northeast
- Lubbocknearest city, about 56 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Alan Henry
What fish are in Lake Alan Henry?
Lakes like Lake Alan Henry usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Alan Henry?
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 Lake Alan Henry?
About 1,210 acres, with about 25 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Alan Henry?
Post is about 18 miles northwest; Snyder is about 23 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Alan Henry today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Alan Henry on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
