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
Yellow Lake
Hockley County, Texas · about 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Yellow Lake
Yellow Lake is a lake in Hockley County, Texas, covering about 760 acres.
It stretches about 2.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.1 miles. Its surface is about 3,410 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Littlefield, is about 8.9 miles northeast. The closest city is Lubbock, about 38 miles away.
- Size
- About 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,410 ft
- County
- Hockley County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Slow
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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:20 am · sunset 5:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Yellow Lake
- Littlefieldabout 8.9 mi northeast
- Levellandabout 16 mi south
- Antonabout 16 mi east
- Mortonabout 18 mi west
- Lubbocknearest city, about 38 mi southeast
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Questions about Yellow Lake
What fish are in Yellow Lake?
Lakes like Yellow 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 Yellow 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 Yellow Lake?
About 760 acres, with about 6.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Yellow Lake?
Littlefield is about 8.9 miles northeast; Levelland is about 16 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Yellow Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Yellow Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
