The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Sabine Lake
Orange County, Texas · about 59,000 acres (92.1 sq mi)
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About Sabine Lake
Sabine Lake is a natural lake in Orange County, Texas, covering about 59,000 acres. Sabine Lake is a natural brackish-water estuary on the Texas-Louisiana border where the Sabine and Neches Rivers meet the Gulf of Mexico.
It stretches about 16.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 92 miles. Port Arthur lies about 1.1 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 59,000 acres (92.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 92 miles
- End to end
- About 16.8 miles
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Orange County
The lake from above
Fish to expect
Lakes like Sabine Lake in Texas usually hold 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
2 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
No forecast right now. Check back tomorrow morning.
Towns and places to stay near Sabine Lake
- Port Arthurabout 1.1 mi west
- Bridge Cityabout 2.2 mi north
- Grovesabout 2.7 mi northwest
- Port Nechesabout 5.6 mi northwest
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Questions about Sabine Lake
What fish are in Sabine Lake?
Lakes like Sabine 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 Sabine 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 Sabine Lake?
About 59,000 acres, with about 92 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sabine Lake?
Port Arthur is about 1.1 miles west; Bridge City is about 2.2 miles north.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Sabine 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.
Sabine Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
