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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Diversion
Baylor County, Texas · about 2,750 acres (4.3 sq mi)
69°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Diversion
Lake Diversion is a lake in Baylor County, Texas, covering about 2,750 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 26 miles. The water sits about 1,050 ft above sea level. Holliday lies about 14 miles to the east. Wichita Falls, the nearest city, is about 26 miles east.
- Size
- About 2,750 acres (4.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 26 miles
- End to end
- About 4.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,050 ft
- County
- Baylor County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:00 am bestsunrise · wind 10 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
5 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 7:06 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Diversion
- Hollidayabout 14 mi east
- Electraabout 14 mi north
- Iowa Parkabout 18 mi northeast
- Seymourabout 18 mi southwest
- Wichita Fallsnearest city, about 26 mi east
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Questions about Lake Diversion
What fish are in Lake Diversion?
Lakes like Lake Diversion 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 Diversion?
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 Diversion?
About 2,750 acres, with about 26 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Diversion?
Holliday is about 14 miles east; Electra is about 14 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake Diversion today?
The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Diversion on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
