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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake J.B. Thomas
Borden County, Texas · about 9,690 acres (15.1 sq mi)
66°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake J.B. Thomas
Lake J.B. Thomas spreads over about 9,690 acres in Borden County, Texas.
It stretches about 10.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 43 miles. At about 2,240 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Gail lies about 13 miles to the northwest. Midland, the nearest city, is about 61 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 9,690 acres (15.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 43 miles
- End to end
- About 10.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,240 ft
- County
- Borden 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 Slow
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 66°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.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
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
4 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 7:13 am · sunset 5:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake J.B. Thomas
- Gailabout 13 mi northwest
- Snyderabout 15 mi northeast
- Colorado Cityabout 20 mi southeast
- Big Springabout 27 mi southwest
- Midlandnearest city, about 61 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake J.B. Thomas
What fish are in Lake J.B. Thomas?
Lakes like Lake J.B. Thomas 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 J.B. Thomas?
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 J.B. Thomas?
About 9,690 acres, with about 43 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake J.B. Thomas?
Gail is about 13 miles northwest; Snyder is about 15 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake J.B. Thomas today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake J.B. Thomas on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
