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
Pringle Lake
Calhoun County, Texas · about 1,940 acres (3 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Pringle Lake
In Calhoun County, Texas, Pringle Lake covers about 1,940 acres.
It stretches about 3.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 10.7 miles. The nearest town, Port O'Connor, is about 9.5 miles northeast. Victoria, the nearest city, is about 44 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,940 acres (3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.7 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- County
- Calhoun County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:00 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 18 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.
- 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 6:46 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Pringle Lake
- Port O'Connorabout 9.5 mi northeast
- Seadriftabout 13 mi northwest
- Port Lavacaabout 21 mi north
- Victorianearest city, about 44 mi northwest
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Questions about Pringle Lake
What fish are in Pringle Lake?
Lakes like Pringle 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 Pringle 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 Pringle Lake?
About 1,940 acres, with about 10.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Pringle Lake?
Port O'Connor is about 9.5 miles northeast; Seadrift is about 13 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Pringle 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.
Pringle Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
