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 Austin
Matagorda County, Texas · about 2,430 acres (3.8 sq mi)
60°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Austin
Lake Austin is a lake in Matagorda County, Texas, covering about 2,430 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.7 miles with roughly 16.1 miles of shoreline. The nearest town, Van Vleck, is about 15 miles north. Sugar Land, the nearest city, is about 56 miles north.
- Size
- About 2,430 acres (3.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.1 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- County
- Matagorda County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Sunday Slow
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 60°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
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 6:44 am · sunset 5:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Austin
- Van Vleckabout 15 mi north
- Bay Cityabout 15 mi northwest
- Sweenyabout 16 mi north
- Markhamabout 18 mi northwest
- Sugar Landnearest city, about 56 mi north
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Questions about Lake Austin
What fish are in Lake Austin?
Lakes like Lake Austin 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 Austin?
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 Austin?
About 2,430 acres, with about 16.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Austin?
Van Vleck is about 15 miles north; Bay City is about 15 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Austin today?
The surface was about 60°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Austin on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
