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
Reservoir Number One
Cameron County, Texas · about 780 acres (1.2 sq mi)
68°F water, calm this morning.
About Reservoir Number One
Reservoir Number One spreads over about 780 acres in Cameron County, Texas.
It stretches about 1.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 5.7 miles. The water sits about 50 ft above sea level. Los Indios sits right on the water. The closest city is Harlingen, about 8 miles away.
- Size
- About 780 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.7 miles
- End to end
- About 1.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 50 ft
- County
- Cameron County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Slow
- 5:15 am – 8:00 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 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 68°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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:48 am · sunset 5:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Reservoir Number One
- Los Indioson the shore
- La Palomaabout 2.6 mi east
- Encantada-Ranchito-El Calabozabout 4.9 mi east
- San Benitoabout 6.6 mi northeast
- Harlingennearest city, about 8 mi north
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Questions about Reservoir Number One
What fish are in Reservoir Number One?
Lakes like Reservoir Number One usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Reservoir Number One?
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 Reservoir Number One?
About 780 acres, with about 5.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Reservoir Number One?
Los Indios is on the shore; La Paloma is about 2.6 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Reservoir Number One today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Reservoir Number One on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
