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 Crook
Lamar County, Texas · about 1,010 acres (1.6 sq mi)
67°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Crook
In Lamar County, Texas, Lake Crook covers about 1,010 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.2 miles with roughly 8.6 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 480 ft above sea level. Paris is about 3.4 miles southeast. McKinney, the nearest city, is about 68 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,010 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 480 ft
- County
- Lamar 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
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 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
- 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 6:52 am · sunset 5:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Crook
- Parisabout 3.4 mi southeast
- Powderlyabout 6 mi northeast
- Renoabout 7.4 mi southeast
- Blossomabout 11 mi east
- McKinneynearest city, about 68 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Crook
What fish are in Lake Crook?
Lakes like Lake Crook 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 Crook?
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 Crook?
About 1,010 acres, with about 8.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Crook?
Paris is about 3.4 miles southeast; Powderly is about 6 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Crook today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Crook on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
