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
Old River Lake
Chambers County, Texas · about 2,280 acres (3.6 sq mi)
72°F water, calm this morning.
About Old River Lake
Old River Lake spreads over about 2,280 acres in Chambers County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 5.9 miles with roughly 25 miles of shoreline. Old River-Winfree lies about 2.3 miles to the northwest.
- Size
- About 2,280 acres (3.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 25 miles
- End to end
- About 5.9 miles
- County
- Chambers 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 Good
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 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 72°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
- 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 6:42 am · sunset 5:24 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Old River Lake
- Old River-Winfreeabout 2.3 mi northwest
- Anahuacabout 3.1 mi southeast
- Mont Belvieuabout 5.5 mi west
- Baytownabout 12 mi southwest
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Questions about Old River Lake
What fish are in Old River Lake?
Lakes like Old River 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 Old River 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 Old River Lake?
About 2,280 acres, with about 25 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Old River Lake?
Old River-Winfree is about 2.3 miles northwest; Anahuac is about 3.1 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Old River Lake today?
The surface was about 72°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Old River Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
