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
Thomas Hill Reservoir
Randolph County, Missouri · about 4,010 acres (6.3 sq mi)
58°F water, calm this morning.
About Thomas Hill Reservoir
Thomas Hill Reservoir spreads over about 4,010 acres in Randolph County, Missouri.
It stretches about 7.4 miles end to end with roughly 30 miles of shoreline. At about 710 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Huntsville, is about 9.2 miles south. Columbia, the nearest city, is about 44 miles south.
- Size
- About 4,010 acres (6.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 30 miles
- End to end
- About 7.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 710 ft
- County
- Randolph County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 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
Lakes like Thomas Hill Reservoir in Missouri usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 58°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
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.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:52 am · sunset 4:56 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Thomas Hill Reservoir
- Huntsvilleabout 9.2 mi south
- Maconabout 9.3 mi northeast
- Salisburyabout 12 mi southwest
- Moberlyabout 14 mi southeast
- Columbianearest city, about 44 mi south
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Questions about Thomas Hill Reservoir
What fish are in Thomas Hill Reservoir?
Lakes like Thomas Hill Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Thomas Hill 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 Thomas Hill Reservoir?
About 4,010 acres, with about 30 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Thomas Hill Reservoir?
Huntsville is about 9.2 miles south; Macon is about 9.3 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Thomas Hill Reservoir today?
The surface was about 58°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Thomas Hill Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
