The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
White River Lake
Crosby County, Texas · about 860 acres (1.3 sq mi)
66°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About White River Lake
White River Lake spreads over about 860 acres in Crosby County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 2.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8.5 miles. At about 2,350 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Spur lies about 12 miles to the east. Lubbock, the nearest city, is about 44 miles west.
- Size
- About 860 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,350 ft
- County
- Crosby County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 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, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 66°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:14 am · sunset 5:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near White River Lake
- Spurabout 12 mi east
- Crosbytonabout 14 mi northwest
- Dickensabout 16 mi northeast
- Rallsabout 21 mi northwest
- Lubbocknearest city, about 44 mi west
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Questions about White River Lake
What fish are in White River Lake?
Lakes like White River 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 White River 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 White River Lake?
About 860 acres, with about 8.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near White River Lake?
Spur is about 12 miles east; Crosbyton is about 14 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at White River Lake today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
White River Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
