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 Fort Phantom Hill
Jones County, Texas · about 1,690 acres (2.6 sq mi)
68°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Fort Phantom Hill
Lake Fort Phantom Hill is a lake in Jones County, Texas, covering about 1,690 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 12.8 miles. Its surface is about 1,620 ft above sea level. Abilene lies about 8.2 miles to the south.
- Size
- About 1,690 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.8 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,620 ft
- County
- Jones County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Slow
- 6:30 am – 8:45 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
Sunday Fair
- 8:00 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 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. At 68°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 7:07 am · sunset 5:38 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Fort Phantom Hill
- Abileneabout 8.2 mi south
- Tyeabout 13 mi southwest
- Ansonabout 16 mi northwest
- Clydeabout 16 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Fort Phantom Hill
What fish are in Lake Fort Phantom Hill?
Lakes like Lake Fort Phantom Hill 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 Fort Phantom Hill?
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 Fort Phantom Hill?
About 1,690 acres, with about 12.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Fort Phantom Hill?
Abilene is about 8.2 miles south; Tye is about 13 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Fort Phantom Hill today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Fort Phantom Hill on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
