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 Striker
Cherokee County, Texas · about 1,820 acres (2.8 sq mi)
71°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Striker
Lake Striker spreads over about 1,820 acres in Cherokee County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 4.2 miles with roughly 11.7 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 290 ft above sea level. New Summerfield is about 5.4 miles west. Tyler, the nearest city, is about 31 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,820 acres (2.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.7 miles
- End to end
- About 4.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 290 ft
- County
- Cherokee County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 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. At 71°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.
- 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
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 5:21 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Striker
- New Summerfieldabout 5.4 mi west
- Troupabout 13 mi northwest
- Ruskabout 13 mi southwest
- Jacksonvilleabout 16 mi west
- Tylernearest city, about 31 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Striker
What fish are in Lake Striker?
Lakes like Lake Striker 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 Striker?
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 Striker?
About 1,820 acres, with about 11.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Striker?
New Summerfield is about 5.4 miles west; Troup is about 13 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Striker today?
The surface was about 71°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Striker on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
