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 Nacogdoches
Nacogdoches County, Texas · about 2,020 acres (3.2 sq mi)
65°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Nacogdoches
Lake Nacogdoches is a lake in Nacogdoches County, Texas, covering about 2,020 acres.
It stretches about 4.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 14.3 miles. Its surface is about 280 ft above sea level. Nacogdoches is about 8.8 miles east. The closest city is Tyler, about 56 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,020 acres (3.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.3 miles
- End to end
- About 4.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 280 ft
- County
- Nacogdoches 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
- 5:15 am – 6:00 ammoon underfoot · wind 10 mph
- 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. With the surface at 65°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- 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
- 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 6:45 am · sunset 5:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Nacogdoches
- Nacogdochesabout 8.8 mi east
- Altoabout 14 mi west
- Redlandabout 14 mi south
- Lufkinabout 18 mi south
- Tylernearest city, about 56 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Nacogdoches
What fish are in Lake Nacogdoches?
Lakes like Lake Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches?
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 Nacogdoches?
About 2,020 acres, with about 14.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Nacogdoches?
Nacogdoches is about 8.8 miles east; Alto is about 14 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Nacogdoches today?
The surface was about 65°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Nacogdoches on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
