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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Ray Hubbard
Kaufman County, Texas · 21,700 acres (33.9 sq mi)
72°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Ray Hubbard
Lake Ray Hubbard is a reservoir in Kaufman County, Texas, covering 21,700 acres. It was made by Rockwall-Forney Dam on the East Fork Trinity River. Lake Ray Hubbard was impounded in 1968 on the East Fork of the Trinity River to supply water to the Dallas area.
From end to end it runs about 14 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 54 miles. The water sits about 430 ft above sea level. It reaches about 40 ft at its deepest. Rockwall sits right on the water.
- Size
- 21,700 acres (33.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 40 ft
- Shoreline
- About 54 miles
- End to end
- About 14 miles
- Elevation
- About 430 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Rockwall-Forney Dam, East Fork Trinity River
- County
- Kaufman County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Fair
- 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 in Lake Ray Hubbard
Lake Ray Hubbard holds largemouth bass, white bass, striped bass, catfish and crappie. At 72°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.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- FairStriped bass
Warming. Early-morning topwater, then they go deep.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
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
3 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 6:54 am · sunset 5:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Ray Hubbard
- Rockwallon the shore
- Rowlettabout 1 mi west
- Travis Ranchabout 1.1 mi south
- Heathabout 1.2 mi south
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Questions about Lake Ray Hubbard
What fish are in Lake Ray Hubbard?
Lake Ray Hubbard holds largemouth bass, white bass, striped bass, catfish and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Ray Hubbard?
About 40 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Ray Hubbard?
21,700 acres, with about 54 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Ray Hubbard?
Rockwall is on the shore; Rowlett is about 1 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Ray Hubbard today?
The surface was about 72°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Ray Hubbard on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
