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 Brownwood
Brown County, Texas · about 4,400 acres (6.9 sq mi)
69°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Brownwood
Lake Brownwood is a lake in Brown County, Texas, covering about 4,400 acres.
It stretches about 6.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 41 miles. At about 1,420 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Lake Brownwood is right by the lake. The closest city is Abilene, about 56 miles away.
- Size
- About 4,400 acres (6.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 41 miles
- End to end
- About 6.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,420 ft
- County
- Brown County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Slow
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Good
- 4:30 pm – 6:15 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. With the surface at 69°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
- 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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:03 am · sunset 5:37 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Brownwood
- Lake Brownwoodon the shore
- Earlyabout 6.7 mi southeast
- Brownwoodabout 7.1 mi south
- Bangsabout 7.6 mi southwest
- Abilenenearest city, about 56 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Brownwood
What fish are in Lake Brownwood?
Lakes like Lake Brownwood 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 Brownwood?
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 Brownwood?
About 4,400 acres, with about 41 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Brownwood?
Lake Brownwood is on the shore; Early is about 6.7 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Brownwood today?
The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Brownwood on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
