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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Sheldon Reservoir
Harris County, Texas · about 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
64°F water, calm this morning.
About Sheldon Reservoir
Sheldon Reservoir spreads over about 740 acres in Harris County, Texas.
It stretches about 2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 5.7 miles. At about 40 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Sheldon is about 2.1 miles east. The closest city is Atascocita, about 8 miles away.
- Size
- About 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 40 ft
- County
- Harris County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 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
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 64°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- 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
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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:44 am · sunset 5:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sheldon Reservoir
- Sheldonabout 2.1 mi east
- Cloverleafabout 5 mi south
- Barrettabout 6.1 mi east
- Channelviewabout 6.2 mi southeast
- Atascocitanearest city, about 8 mi north
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Questions about Sheldon Reservoir
What fish are in Sheldon Reservoir?
Lakes like Sheldon 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 Sheldon 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 Sheldon Reservoir?
About 740 acres, with about 5.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sheldon Reservoir?
Sheldon is about 2.1 miles east; Cloverleaf is about 5 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Sheldon Reservoir today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Sheldon Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
