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 Leon
Eastland County, Texas · about 1,090 acres (1.7 sq mi)
68°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Leon
Lake Leon is a lake in Eastland County, Texas, covering about 1,090 acres.
It stretches about 3.6 miles end to end with roughly 14.2 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,370 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Eastland, is about 5.3 miles west. Abilene, the nearest city, is about 58 miles west.
- Size
- About 1,090 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,370 ft
- County
- Eastland 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 5 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 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 68°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.
- 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:02 am · sunset 5:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Leon
- Eastlandabout 5.3 mi west
- Rangerabout 6.8 mi north
- Gormanabout 9.2 mi south
- Ciscoabout 14 mi west
- Abilenenearest city, about 58 mi west
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Questions about Lake Leon
What fish are in Lake Leon?
Lakes like Lake Leon 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 Leon?
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 Leon?
About 1,090 acres, with about 14.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Leon?
Eastland is about 5.3 miles west; Ranger is about 6.8 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake Leon today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Leon on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
