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 Jacksonville
Cherokee County, Texas · about 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
71°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Jacksonville
Lake Jacksonville is a lake in Cherokee County, Texas, covering about 1,020 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.9 miles with roughly 15.4 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 420 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Jacksonville, is about 1.9 miles north. The closest city is Tyler, about 28 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 420 ft
- County
- Cherokee County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Slow
- 4:15 pm – 6:00 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
Expect the usual Texas mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 71°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- 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
- 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 6:48 am · sunset 5:22 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Jacksonville
- Jacksonvilleabout 1.9 mi north
- Ruskabout 10 mi southeast
- New Summerfieldabout 11 mi east
- Bullardabout 13 mi north
- Tylernearest city, about 28 mi north
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Questions about Lake Jacksonville
What fish are in Lake Jacksonville?
Lakes like Lake Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
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 Jacksonville?
About 1,020 acres, with about 15.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Jacksonville?
Jacksonville is about 1.9 miles north; Rusk is about 10 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Jacksonville today?
The surface was about 71°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Jacksonville on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
