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 Nocona
Montague County, Texas · about 1,110 acres (1.7 sq mi)
65°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Nocona
In Montague County, Texas, Lake Nocona covers about 1,110 acres.
It stretches about 3.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 10.6 miles. At about 830 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Nocona is about 5 miles southwest. Wichita Falls, the nearest city, is about 47 miles west.
- Size
- About 1,110 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 830 ft
- County
- Montague County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Good
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 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, 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. 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
- 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 7:01 am · sunset 5:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Nocona
- Noconaabout 5 mi southwest
- Montagueabout 12 mi south
- Saint Joabout 13 mi southeast
- Ringlingabout 20 mi north
- Wichita Fallsnearest city, about 47 mi west
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Questions about Lake Nocona
What fish are in Lake Nocona?
Lakes like Lake Nocona 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 Nocona?
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 Nocona?
About 1,110 acres, with about 10.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Nocona?
Nocona is about 5 miles southwest; Montague is about 12 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Nocona today?
The surface was about 65°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Nocona on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
