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 Granbury
Hood County, Texas · about 5,870 acres (9.2 sq mi)
69°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Granbury
Lake Granbury spreads over about 5,870 acres in Hood County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 11.3 miles with roughly 64 miles of shoreline. At about 690 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. DeCordova is right by the lake. The closest city is Fort Worth, about 29 miles away.
- Size
- About 5,870 acres (9.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 64 miles
- End to end
- About 11.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 690 ft
- County
- Hood County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Fair
- 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, white bass, 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.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- 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 6:59 am · sunset 5:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Granbury
- DeCordovaon the shore
- Granburyon the shore
- Oak Trail Shoreson the shore
- Pecan Plantationabout 1.1 mi southeast
- Fort Worthnearest city, about 29 mi northeast
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Questions about Lake Granbury
What fish are in Lake Granbury?
Lakes like Lake Granbury usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Granbury?
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 Granbury?
About 5,870 acres, with about 64 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Granbury?
DeCordova is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Lake Granbury today?
The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Granbury on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
