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 O' the Pines
Marion County, Texas · 18,700 acres (29.2 sq mi)
67°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake O' the Pines
In Marion County, Texas, Lake O' the Pines covers 18,700 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by Ferrells Bridge Dam on the Big Cypress Creek (Bayou). Lake O' the Pines is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on Big Cypress Creek in East Texas, with its dam completed in 1959.
It stretches about 13.6 miles end to end with roughly 83 miles of shoreline. At about 230 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. It reaches about 50 ft at its deepest. The nearest town, Ore City, is about 1.9 miles west. Longview, the nearest city, is about 19 miles south.
- Size
- 18,700 acres (29.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 50 ft
- Shoreline
- About 83 miles
- End to end
- About 13.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 230 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Ferrells Bridge Dam, Big Cypress Creek (Bayou)
- County
- Marion County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Fair
- 5:15 am – 6:00 ammoon underfoot · wind 10 mph
- 4:15 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
Expect the usual Texas mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 67°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.
- 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 6:47 am · sunset 5:18 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake O' the Pines
- Ore Cityabout 1.9 mi west
- Lone Starabout 2.9 mi north
- Hughes Springsabout 8.2 mi north
- Jeffersonabout 8.5 mi east
- Longviewnearest city, about 19 mi south
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Questions about Lake O' the Pines
What fish are in Lake O' the Pines?
Lakes like Lake O' the Pines 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 O' the Pines?
About 50 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake O' the Pines?
18,700 acres, with about 83 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake O' the Pines?
Ore City is about 1.9 miles west; Lone Star is about 2.9 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake O' the Pines today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake O' the Pines on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
