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
Palo Pinto Creek Reservoir
Palo Pinto County, Texas · about 1,440 acres (2.2 sq mi)
69°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Palo Pinto Creek Reservoir
In Palo Pinto County, Texas, Palo Pinto Creek Reservoir covers about 1,440 acres.
It stretches about 3.3 miles end to end with roughly 15.7 miles of shoreline. At about 870 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Palo Pinto, is about 6.7 miles north. Fort Worth, the nearest city, is about 56 miles east.
- Size
- About 1,440 acres (2.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.7 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 870 ft
- County
- Palo Pinto County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Good
- 4:30 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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. At 69°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- 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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:01 am · sunset 5:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Palo Pinto Creek Reservoir
- Palo Pintoabout 6.7 mi north
- Mineral Wellsabout 14 mi northeast
- Rangerabout 23 mi southwest
- Western Lakeabout 27 mi east
- Fort Worthnearest city, about 56 mi east
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Questions about Palo Pinto Creek Reservoir
What fish are in Palo Pinto Creek Reservoir?
Lakes like Palo Pinto 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 Palo Pinto 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 Palo Pinto Creek Reservoir?
About 1,440 acres, with about 15.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Palo Pinto Creek Reservoir?
Palo Pinto is about 6.7 miles north; Mineral Wells is about 14 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Palo Pinto Creek Reservoir today?
The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Palo Pinto Creek Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
