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
Red Bluff Reservoir
Loving County, Texas · about 3,980 acres (6.2 sq mi)
66°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Red Bluff Reservoir
In Loving County, Texas, Red Bluff Reservoir covers about 3,980 acres.
From end to end it runs about 6.8 miles with roughly 26 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 2,820 ft above sea level. Loving is about 21 miles north.
- Size
- About 3,980 acres (6.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 26 miles
- End to end
- About 6.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,820 ft
- County
- Loving County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Sunday Fair
- 5:45 am – 9:00 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 10 mph
- 5:00 pm – 6:30 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. At 66°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.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
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
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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:22 am · sunset 5:56 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Red Bluff Reservoir
- Lovingabout 21 mi north
- Mentoneabout 23 mi southeast
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Questions about Red Bluff Reservoir
What fish are in Red Bluff Reservoir?
Lakes like Red Bluff 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 Red Bluff 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 Red Bluff Reservoir?
About 3,980 acres, with about 26 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Red Bluff Reservoir?
Loving is about 21 miles north; Mentone is about 23 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Red Bluff Reservoir today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Red Bluff Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
