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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Waco Lake
McLennan County, Texas · about 5,630 acres (8.8 sq mi)
72°F water, level 459 ft, calm this morning.
About Waco Lake
Waco Lake spreads over about 5,630 acres in McLennan County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 6.1 miles with roughly 25 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 460 ft above sea level. Woodway is about 2 miles south.
- Size
- About 5,630 acres (8.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 25 miles
- End to end
- About 6.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 460 ft
- County
- McLennan County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 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
For a lake of this size in Texas, largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 72°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
4 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:55 am · sunset 5:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Waco Lake
- Woodwayabout 2 mi south
- Wacoabout 3 mi east
- Beverly Hillsabout 3.9 mi southeast
- Beverlyabout 4.2 mi southeast
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Questions about Waco Lake
What fish are in Waco Lake?
Lakes like Waco 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 Waco 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 Waco Lake?
About 5,630 acres, with about 25 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Waco Lake?
Woodway is about 2 miles south; Waco is about 3 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Waco Lake today?
The surface was about 72°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Waco Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
