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 Limestone
Leon County, Texas · about 11,200 acres (17.5 sq mi)
70°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Limestone
Lake Limestone spreads over about 11,200 acres in Leon County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 10.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 66 miles. The water sits about 360 ft above sea level. Center lies about 2.6 miles to the northwest. The closest city is Waco, about 42 miles away.
- Size
- About 11,200 acres (17.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 66 miles
- End to end
- About 10.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 360 ft
- County
- Leon County
The lake from above
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
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 70°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.
- 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 6:51 am · sunset 5:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Limestone
- Centerabout 2.6 mi northwest
- Groesbeckabout 6.9 mi northwest
- Jewettabout 8.4 mi east
- Teagueabout 11 mi north
- Waconearest city, about 42 mi west
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Questions about Lake Limestone
What fish are in Lake Limestone?
Lakes like Lake Limestone 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 Limestone?
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 Limestone?
About 11,200 acres, with about 66 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Limestone?
Center is about 2.6 miles northwest; Groesbeck is about 6.9 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Limestone today?
The surface was about 70°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Limestone on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
