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
Moses Lake
Galveston County, Texas · about 2,340 acres (3.7 sq mi)
74°F water, calm this morning.
About Moses Lake
In Galveston County, Texas, Moses Lake covers about 2,340 acres.
It stretches about 3.8 miles end to end with roughly 14 miles of shoreline. The nearest town, Texas City, is about 2.4 miles south. League City, the nearest city, is about 10 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 2,340 acres (3.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- County
- Galveston 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 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
Expect the usual Texas mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 74°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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:42 am · sunset 5:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Moses Lake
- Texas Cityabout 2.4 mi south
- San Leonabout 2.4 mi north
- La Marqueabout 3.2 mi southwest
- Bacliffabout 5.3 mi northwest
- League Citynearest city, about 10 mi northwest
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Questions about Moses Lake
What fish are in Moses Lake?
Lakes like Moses Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Moses Lake?
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 Moses Lake?
About 2,340 acres, with about 14 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Moses Lake?
Texas City is about 2.4 miles south; San Leon is about 2.4 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Moses Lake today?
The surface was about 74°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Moses Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
