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
Monte Alto Reservoir
Hidalgo County, Texas · about 1,810 acres (2.8 sq mi)
68°F water, calm this morning.
About Monte Alto Reservoir
Monte Alto Reservoir is a lake in Hidalgo County, Texas, covering about 1,810 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.5 miles with roughly 8 miles of shoreline. At about 50 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Monte Alto lies about 2 miles to the southwest. The closest city is Edinburg, about 14 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,810 acres (2.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 50 ft
- County
- Hidalgo County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Sunday Slow
- 5:15 am – 8:30 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 9 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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 68°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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:49 am · sunset 5:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Monte Alto Reservoir
- Monte Altoabout 2 mi southwest
- Lasaraabout 2.8 mi northeast
- La Villaabout 6.7 mi south
- Edcouchabout 7 mi south
- Edinburgnearest city, about 14 mi southwest
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Questions about Monte Alto Reservoir
What fish are in Monte Alto Reservoir?
Lakes like Monte Alto Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Monte Alto Reservoir?
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 Monte Alto Reservoir?
About 1,810 acres, with about 8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Monte Alto Reservoir?
Monte Alto is about 2 miles southwest; Lasara is about 2.8 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Monte Alto Reservoir today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Monte Alto Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
