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 Cypress Springs
Franklin County, Texas · about 2,930 acres (4.6 sq mi)
67°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Cypress Springs
In Franklin County, Texas, Lake Cypress Springs covers about 2,930 acres.
It stretches about 6.6 miles end to end with roughly 27 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 380 ft above sea level. Winnsboro is about 5.9 miles southwest. The closest city is Longview, about 44 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,930 acres (4.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 27 miles
- End to end
- About 6.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 380 ft
- County
- Franklin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Fair
- 5:15 am – 6:00 ammoon underfoot · wind 10 mph
- 4:15 pm – 6:00 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 67°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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:49 am · sunset 5:19 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Cypress Springs
- Winnsboroabout 5.9 mi southwest
- Mount Vernonabout 7.1 mi north
- Pittsburgabout 11 mi east
- Mount Pleasantabout 12 mi northeast
- Longviewnearest city, about 44 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Cypress Springs
What fish are in Lake Cypress Springs?
Lakes like Lake Cypress Springs 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 Cypress Springs?
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 Cypress Springs?
About 2,930 acres, with about 27 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Cypress Springs?
Winnsboro is about 5.9 miles southwest; Mount Vernon is about 7.1 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake Cypress Springs today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Cypress Springs on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
