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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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Truscott Brine Lake

Knox County, Texas · about 1,540 acres (2.4 sq mi)

63°F water, calm this morning.

Water63°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today21 mphSE
Best bite—

About Truscott Brine Lake

In Knox County, Texas, Truscott Brine Lake covers about 1,540 acres.

It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end with roughly 7.8 miles of shoreline. At about 1,460 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Benjamin, is about 14 miles south.

Size
About 1,540 acres (2.4 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 7.8 miles
End to end
About 2.9 miles
Elevation
About 1,460 ft
County
Knox County

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Saturday Slow

Sunday Fair

  • 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

Lakes like Truscott Brine 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. At 63°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.

  • Good
    Largemouth bass

    Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.

  • Good
    Crappie

    Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.

  • Fair
    Catfish

    Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.

  • Fair
    Bluegill and sunfish

    Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6

5 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

63°F

At the surface, seen .

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Weather and wind

Saturday 57° / 47° 21 mph SE Rain Showers · 97% rain
Sunday 54° / 50° 15 mph ENE Slight Chance Rain Showers · 55% rain

Sunrise 7:09 am · sunset 5:37 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Truscott Brine Lake

  • Benjaminabout 14 mi south
  • Crowellabout 14 mi northeast
  • Knox Cityabout 25 mi south
  • Mundayabout 26 mi southeast

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Questions about Truscott Brine Lake

What fish are in Truscott Brine Lake?

Lakes like Truscott Brine 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 Truscott Brine 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 Truscott Brine Lake?

About 1,540 acres, with about 7.8 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Truscott Brine Lake?

Benjamin is about 14 miles south; Crowell is about 14 miles northeast.

What is the water temperature at Truscott Brine Lake today?

The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

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