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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Ray Roberts Lake
Denton County, Texas · 25,600 acres (40 sq mi)
67°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Ray Roberts Lake
In Denton County, Texas, Ray Roberts Lake covers 25,600 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by Ray Roberts Dam on the Elm Fork Trinity River. Ray Roberts Lake, impounded in 1987 on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River north of Denton, is jointly managed by the Army Corps of Engineers and TPWD.
It stretches about 10.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 62 miles. Its surface is about 600 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 106 ft. The nearest town, Pilot Point, is about 2.1 miles southeast. Denton, the nearest city, is about 10 miles southwest.
- Size
- 25,600 acres (40 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 106 ft
- Shoreline
- About 62 miles
- End to end
- About 10.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 600 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Ray Roberts Dam, Elm Fork Trinity River
- County
- Denton County
- Water
- Known for clear water
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 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 in Ray Roberts Lake
Anglers come to Ray Roberts Lake for largemouth bass, white bass, catfish and crappie. At 67°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
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
4 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 6:57 am · sunset 5:26 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Ray Roberts Lake
- Pilot Pointabout 2.1 mi southeast
- Sangerabout 3.5 mi west
- Aubreyabout 4.7 mi south
- Krugervilleabout 5.9 mi south
- Dentonnearest city, about 10 mi southwest
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Questions about Ray Roberts Lake
What fish are in Ray Roberts Lake?
Ray Roberts Lake holds largemouth bass, white bass, catfish and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Ray Roberts Lake?
About 106 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Ray Roberts Lake?
25,600 acres, with about 62 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Ray Roberts Lake?
Pilot Point is about 2.1 miles southeast; Sanger is about 3.5 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Ray Roberts Lake today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Ray Roberts Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
