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 Stamford
Haskell County, Texas · about 1,590 acres (2.5 sq mi)
67°F water, level 1414 ft, calm this morning.
About Lake Stamford
In Haskell County, Texas, Lake Stamford covers about 1,590 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 17 miles. At about 1,410 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Haskell lies about 9.3 miles to the northwest. Abilene, the nearest city, is about 41 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,590 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,410 ft
- County
- Haskell County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Slow
- 6:30 am – 8:45 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:30 pm – 6:15 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
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 67°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- 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
- 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:07 am · sunset 5:37 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Stamford
- Haskellabout 9.3 mi northwest
- Stamfordabout 12 mi southwest
- Throckmortonabout 23 mi east
- Mundayabout 25 mi north
- Abilenenearest city, about 41 mi south
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Questions about Lake Stamford
What fish are in Lake Stamford?
Lakes like Lake Stamford 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 Stamford?
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 Stamford?
About 1,590 acres, with about 17 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Stamford?
Haskell is about 9.3 miles northwest; Stamford is about 12 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Stamford today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Stamford on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
