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 Tawakoni
Hunt County, Texas · 37,900 acres (59.2 sq mi)
67°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Tawakoni
In Hunt County, Texas, Lake Tawakoni covers 37,900 acres; it is a reservoir. Iron Bridge Dam holds it back on the Sabine River. Lake Tawakoni was impounded in 1960 behind Iron Bridge Dam and now forms the headwaters of the Sabine River.
It stretches about 14.1 miles end to end with roughly 95 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 440 ft above sea level. It reaches about 70 ft at its deepest. West Tawakoni is on the shore. Rowlett, the nearest city, is about 25 miles west.
- Size
- 37,900 acres (59.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 70 ft
- Shoreline
- About 95 miles
- End to end
- About 14.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 440 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Iron Bridge Dam, Sabine River
- County
- Hunt County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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 Tawakoni
The fish here: largemouth bass, striped bass, white bass, catfish and crappie. 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.
- FairStriped bass
Warming. Early-morning topwater, then they go deep.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- 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 6:52 am · sunset 5:23 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Tawakoni
- West Tawakonion the shore
- Quinlanabout 3 mi west
- Emoryabout 7.4 mi east
- Wills Pointabout 7.7 mi south
- Rowlettnearest city, about 25 mi west
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Questions about Lake Tawakoni
What fish are in Lake Tawakoni?
Lake Tawakoni holds largemouth bass, striped bass, white bass, catfish and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Tawakoni?
About 70 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Tawakoni?
37,900 acres, with about 95 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Tawakoni?
West Tawakoni is on the shore; Quinlan is about 3 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Tawakoni today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Tawakoni on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
