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
White Rock Lake
Dallas County, Texas · about 960 acres (1.5 sq mi)
74°F water, calm this morning.
About White Rock Lake
White Rock Lake is a lake in Dallas County, Texas, covering about 960 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.5 miles with roughly 7.1 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 460 ft above sea level. Highland Park is about 3.5 miles west.
- Size
- About 960 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 460 ft
- County
- Dallas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:30 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
Lakes like White Rock 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 74°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.
- 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 6:55 am · sunset 5:26 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near White Rock Lake
- Highland Parkabout 3.5 mi west
- University Parkabout 4.1 mi west
- Dallasabout 5.2 mi southwest
- Garlandabout 6.3 mi northeast
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Questions about White Rock Lake
What fish are in White Rock Lake?
Lakes like White Rock 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 Rock 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 Rock Lake?
About 960 acres, with about 7.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near White Rock Lake?
Highland Park is about 3.5 miles west; University Park is about 4.1 miles west.
What is the water temperature at White Rock Lake today?
The surface was about 74°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
White Rock Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
