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
Santa Rosa Lake
Wilbarger County, Texas · about 1,240 acres (1.9 sq mi)
68°F water, calm this morning.
About Santa Rosa Lake
In Wilbarger County, Texas, Santa Rosa Lake covers about 1,240 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 9.6 miles. At about 1,160 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Vernon, is about 14 miles north. The closest city is Wichita Falls, about 44 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,240 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,160 ft
- County
- Wilbarger County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Slow
Sunday Fair
- 4:30 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 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. With the surface at 68°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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 7:07 am · sunset 5:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Santa Rosa Lake
- Vernonabout 14 mi north
- Electraabout 20 mi east
- Seymourabout 22 mi south
- Crowellabout 25 mi west
- Wichita Fallsnearest city, about 44 mi east
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Questions about Santa Rosa Lake
What fish are in Santa Rosa Lake?
Lakes like Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa Lake?
About 1,240 acres, with about 9.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Santa Rosa Lake?
Vernon is about 14 miles north; Electra is about 20 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Santa Rosa Lake today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Santa Rosa Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
