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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

Oak Creek Reservoir

Coke County, Texas · about 860 acres (1.3 sq mi)

Good

68°F water, level steady, calm this morning.

Water68°F
Level1,973.5 ft→ steady
Wind today15 mphSSE
Best bite6:30 amto 8:45 am

About Oak Creek Reservoir

Oak Creek Reservoir spreads over about 860 acres in Coke County, Texas.

It stretches about 2 miles end to end with roughly 11.2 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,990 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Robert Lee, is about 15 miles southwest. The closest city is San Angelo, about 40 miles away.

Size
About 860 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 11.2 miles
End to end
About 2 miles
Elevation
About 1,990 ft
County
Coke County

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Saturday Slow

  • 6:30 am – 8:45 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph

Sunday Good

  • 6:00 am – 8:45 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 10 mph
  • 4:30 pm – 6:15 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

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 68°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.

  • Good
    Largemouth bass

    Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.

  • Fair
    Crappie

    Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.

  • Good
    Catfish

    Active. Evenings and nights are best.

  • Good
    Bluegill and sunfish

    Active around docks and weeds.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 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

68°F

At the surface, seen .

Water level

1,973.5 ft →

Steady over 7 days.

Latest reading .

Weather and wind

Saturday 61° / 51° 15 mph SSE Chance Rain Showers · 92% rain
Sunday 62° / 56° 15 mph WNW Mostly Sunny · 31% rain

Sunrise 7:08 am · sunset 5:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Oak Creek Reservoir

  • Robert Leeabout 15 mi southwest
  • Wintersabout 19 mi east
  • Ballingerabout 28 mi southeast
  • Sweetwaterabout 29 mi north
  • San Angelonearest city, about 40 mi south

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Questions about Oak Creek Reservoir

What fish are in Oak Creek Reservoir?

Lakes like Oak Creek 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 Oak Creek 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 Oak Creek Reservoir?

About 860 acres, with about 11.2 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Oak Creek Reservoir?

Robert Lee is about 15 miles southwest; Winters is about 19 miles east.

What is the water temperature at Oak Creek Reservoir today?

The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

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