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
Natural Dam Lake
Howard County, Texas · about 800 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Natural Dam Lake
Natural Dam Lake is a lake in Howard County, Texas, covering about 800 acres.
It stretches about 2.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 10.4 miles. Its surface is about 2,440 ft above sea level. Big Spring lies about 9 miles to the east.
- Size
- About 800 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,440 ft
- County
- Howard County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:45 pm – 6:30 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
Lakes like Natural Dam Lake in Texas usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:14 am · sunset 5:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Natural Dam Lake
- Big Springabout 9 mi east
- Stantonabout 9.4 mi southwest
- Garden Cityabout 26 mi south
- Midlandabout 28 mi southwest
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Questions about Natural Dam Lake
What fish are in Natural Dam Lake?
Lakes like Natural Dam 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 Natural Dam 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 Natural Dam Lake?
About 800 acres, with about 10.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Natural Dam Lake?
Big Spring is about 9 miles east; Stanton is about 9.4 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Natural Dam Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Natural Dam Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
