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 Houston
Harris County, Texas · about 9,220 acres (14.4 sq mi)
67°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Houston
Lake Houston is a lake in Harris County, Texas, covering about 9,220 acres.
From end to end it runs about 11.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 43 miles. The water sits about 40 ft above sea level. Atascocita is about 1.8 miles west.
- Size
- About 9,220 acres (14.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 43 miles
- End to end
- About 11.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 40 ft
- County
- Harris County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · 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
Lakes like Lake Houston in Texas usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. 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.
- 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
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 6:44 am · sunset 5:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Houston
- Atascocitaabout 1.8 mi west
- Sheldonabout 3.4 mi south
- Crosbyabout 3.9 mi southeast
- Barrettabout 4.8 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Houston
What fish are in Lake Houston?
Lakes like Lake Houston 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 Houston?
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 Houston?
About 9,220 acres, with about 43 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Houston?
Atascocita is about 1.8 miles west; Sheldon is about 3.4 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Houston today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Houston on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
