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
Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Bell County, Texas · about 5,800 acres (9.1 sq mi)
71°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Stillhouse Hollow Lake is a lake in Bell County, Texas, covering about 5,800 acres.
It stretches about 8 miles end to end with roughly 38 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 620 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Nolanville, is about 3 miles northwest. Killeen, the nearest city, is about 8 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 5,800 acres (9.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 38 miles
- End to end
- About 8 miles
- Elevation
- About 620 ft
- County
- Bell County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Slow
- 4:30 pm – 6:15 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, white bass, 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 71°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- 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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:55 am · sunset 5:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Stillhouse Hollow Lake
- Nolanvilleabout 3 mi northwest
- Saladoabout 3.7 mi south
- Harker Heightsabout 4 mi northwest
- Beltonabout 4.1 mi northeast
- Killeennearest city, about 8 mi northwest
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Questions about Stillhouse Hollow Lake
What fish are in Stillhouse Hollow Lake?
Lakes like Stillhouse Hollow Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Stillhouse Hollow 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 Stillhouse Hollow Lake?
About 5,800 acres, with about 38 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Stillhouse Hollow Lake?
Nolanville is about 3 miles northwest; Salado is about 3.7 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Stillhouse Hollow Lake today?
The surface was about 71°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Stillhouse Hollow Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
