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
Welsh Reservoir
Titus County, Texas · about 1,040 acres (1.6 sq mi)
67°F water, calm this morning.
About Welsh Reservoir
Welsh Reservoir spreads over about 1,040 acres in Titus County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 3.9 miles with roughly 15.3 miles of shoreline. At about 320 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. The nearest town, Daingerfield, is about 6.1 miles southeast. Longview, the nearest city, is about 38 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,040 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 320 ft
- County
- Titus County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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 67°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:48 am · sunset 5:18 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Welsh Reservoir
- Daingerfieldabout 6.1 mi southeast
- Mount Pleasantabout 7.8 mi northwest
- Pittsburgabout 8.2 mi southwest
- Lone Starabout 10 mi southeast
- Longviewnearest city, about 38 mi south
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Questions about Welsh Reservoir
What fish are in Welsh Reservoir?
Lakes like Welsh 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 Welsh 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 Welsh Reservoir?
About 1,040 acres, with about 15.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Welsh Reservoir?
Daingerfield is about 6.1 miles southeast; Mount Pleasant is about 7.8 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Welsh Reservoir today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Welsh Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
