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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Surprise
Chambers County, Texas · about 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
73°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Surprise
Lake Surprise is a lake in Chambers County, Texas, covering about 760 acres.
It stretches about 1.6 miles end to end with roughly 4.3 miles of shoreline. Bolivar Peninsula lies about 7.5 miles to the southeast. The closest city is Galveston, about 18 miles away.
- Size
- About 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 4.3 miles
- End to end
- About 1.6 miles
- County
- Chambers County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 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. At 73°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
4 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:41 am · sunset 5:24 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Surprise
- Bolivar Peninsulaabout 7.5 mi southeast
- Beach Cityabout 14 mi northwest
- Anahuacabout 15 mi north
- San Leonabout 15 mi west
- Galvestonnearest city, about 18 mi south
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Questions about Lake Surprise
What fish are in Lake Surprise?
Lakes like Lake Surprise 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 Surprise?
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 Surprise?
About 760 acres, with about 4.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Surprise?
Bolivar Peninsula is about 7.5 miles southeast; Beach City is about 14 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Surprise today?
The surface was about 73°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Surprise on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
