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
Lake Bastrop
Bastrop County, Texas · about 750 acres (1.2 sq mi)
69°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Bastrop
Lake Bastrop spreads over about 750 acres in Bastrop County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 2.1 miles with roughly 8.5 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 450 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Camp Swift, is about 1.6 miles north. The closest city is Pflugerville, about 27 miles away.
- Size
- About 750 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 450 ft
- County
- Bastrop County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 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
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. At 69°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 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 6:53 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Bastrop
- Camp Swiftabout 1.6 mi north
- Circle D-KC Estatesabout 1.9 mi east
- Bastropabout 2.8 mi southwest
- Wyldwoodabout 11 mi west
- Pflugervillenearest city, about 27 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Bastrop
What fish are in Lake Bastrop?
Lakes like Lake Bastrop 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 Bastrop?
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 Bastrop?
About 750 acres, with about 8.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Bastrop?
Camp Swift is about 1.6 miles north; Circle D-KC Estates is about 1.9 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Bastrop today?
The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Bastrop on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
