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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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Lake Kurth

Angelina County, Texas · about 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)

68°F water, calm this morning.

Water68°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphNE
Best bite3:45 pmto 5:00 pm

About Lake Kurth

Lake Kurth spreads over about 720 acres in Angelina County, Texas.

From end to end it runs about 1.8 miles with roughly 6.4 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 180 ft above sea level. Redland is about 2.7 miles southwest. The closest city is Tyler, about 71 miles away.

Size
About 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 6.4 miles
End to end
About 1.8 miles
Elevation
About 180 ft
County
Angelina County

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
  • 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph

Saturday Good

  • 6:15 am – 8:30 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

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. With the surface at 68°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Good
    Largemouth bass

    Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.

  • Fair
    Crappie

    Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.

  • Good
    Catfish

    Active. Evenings and nights are best.

  • Good
    Bluegill and sunfish

    Active around docks and weeds.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3

2 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

68°F

At the surface, seen .

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Weather and wind

Friday 72° / —° 5 mph NE Sunny
Saturday 65° / 42° 10 mph E Partly Sunny · 3% rain
Sunday 56° / 43° 15 mph E Rain Showers · 89% rain

Sunrise 6:45 am · sunset 5:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Lake Kurth

  • Redlandabout 2.7 mi southwest
  • Lufkinabout 7.1 mi south
  • Hudsonabout 9.3 mi southwest
  • Nacogdochesabout 11 mi north
  • Tylernearest city, about 71 mi northwest

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Questions about Lake Kurth

What fish are in Lake Kurth?

Lakes like Lake Kurth 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 Kurth?

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 Kurth?

About 720 acres, with about 6.4 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Lake Kurth?

Redland is about 2.7 miles southwest; Lufkin is about 7.1 miles south.

What is the water temperature at Lake Kurth today?

The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Lake Kurth on your phone

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