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
Mountain Creek Lake
Dallas County, Texas · about 2,220 acres (3.5 sq mi)
74°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Mountain Creek Lake
In Dallas County, Texas, Mountain Creek Lake covers about 2,220 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.9 miles with roughly 10.5 miles of shoreline. At about 460 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Grand Prairie is about 2 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 2,220 acres (3.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 460 ft
- County
- Dallas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:30 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 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 74°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.
- 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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:56 am · sunset 5:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Mountain Creek Lake
- Grand Prairieabout 2 mi northwest
- Cockrell Hillabout 3 mi east
- Duncanvilleabout 4.5 mi southeast
- Irvingabout 5.2 mi north
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Questions about Mountain Creek Lake
What fish are in Mountain Creek Lake?
Lakes like Mountain Creek 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 Mountain Creek 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 Mountain Creek Lake?
About 2,220 acres, with about 10.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Mountain Creek Lake?
Grand Prairie is about 2 miles northwest; Cockrell Hill is about 3 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Mountain Creek Lake today?
The surface was about 74°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Mountain Creek Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
