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 Bonham
Fannin County, Texas · about 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Bonham
Lake Bonham spreads over about 760 acres in Fannin County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 2.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10.9 miles. The water sits about 560 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Bonham, is about 4.3 miles south. The closest city is McKinney, about 40 miles away.
- Size
- About 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 560 ft
- County
- Fannin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 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
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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:54 am · sunset 5:22 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Bonham
- Bonhamabout 4.3 mi south
- Honey Groveabout 14 mi east
- Bellsabout 14 mi west
- Whitewrightabout 15 mi southwest
- McKinneynearest city, about 40 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Bonham
What fish are in Lake Bonham?
Lakes like Lake Bonham 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 Bonham?
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 Bonham?
About 760 acres, with about 10.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Bonham?
Bonham is about 4.3 miles south; Honey Grove is about 14 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Bonham?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Bonham on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
