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 Texana
Jackson County, Texas · about 7,440 acres (11.6 sq mi)
71°F water, level rising, calm this morning.
About Lake Texana
Lake Texana is a lake in Jackson County, Texas, covering about 7,440 acres.
It stretches about 9.4 miles end to end with roughly 40 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 40 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Ganado, is about 2.4 miles north. The closest city is Victoria, about 26 miles away.
- Size
- About 7,440 acres (11.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 40 miles
- End to end
- About 9.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 40 ft
- County
- Jackson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Fair
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 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
Lakes like Lake Texana in Texas usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 71°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- 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
Rising 1.3 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:48 am · sunset 5:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Texana
- Ganadoabout 2.4 mi north
- Ednaabout 5.5 mi west
- Inezabout 12 mi west
- Port Lavacaabout 19 mi south
- Victorianearest city, about 26 mi west
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Questions about Lake Texana
What fish are in Lake Texana?
Lakes like Lake Texana usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Texana?
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 Texana?
About 7,440 acres, with about 40 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Texana?
Ganado is about 2.4 miles north; Edna is about 5.5 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Texana today?
The surface was about 71°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Texana on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
