Lake Leon fishing: Largemouth Bass, White Bass

Target species: Largemouth Bass, White Bass

The lake

Lake Leon covers 1,522 acres in Texas, across Eastland County. It is a lake: 93.5% of it is 30 feet deep or less; the deepest point measured is 50.1 feet (15.3 m). Our records hold 4 species for this water.

Canada Geese eating water hyacinth, Tom Brown Park.jpg
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Depth: down to 50.1 ft at the deepest measured point

Deepest measured point: 50.1 ft (15.3 m). 93.5% of the water is 30 feet or shallower. We hold 96 depth contours for this water, drawn from 92,193 soundings.

Canada Geese near water hyacinth, Tom Brown Park.jpg
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  • 0–3 ft: 6.6% of the water
  • 3–6 ft: 14.7% of the water
  • 6–9 ft: 12.4% of the water
  • 9–12 ft: 10.9% of the water
  • 12–15 ft: 8.9% of the water
  • 15–18 ft: 8.3% of the water
  • 18–21 ft: 10.6% of the water
  • 21–24 ft: 7.2% of the water
  • 24–27 ft: 6.7% of the water
  • 27–30 ft: 7.2% of the water
  • 30–33 ft: 2.5% of the water
  • 33–36 ft: 1.7% of the water
  • 36–39 ft: 1.4% of the water
  • 39–42 ft: 0.6% of the water
  • 42–45 ft: 0.3% of the water

2 target fish, led by Largemouth Bass

  • Largemouth Bass — Feeding water: 65–85°F.
  • White Bass — Feeding water: 65–75°F.

Also recorded here: Common Carp, Threadfin Shad.

Lake Leon and boardwalk.jpg
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Water and conditions

Water clarity runs 1.3–3.8 feet on our readings, averaging 2.3 feet, from 54 readings. pH averages 7.8. These readings span 2017–2026.

Where this data comes from

  • Texas Water Development Board — Texas Water Development Board: depth contours: class A, a survey of the bottom, 2015.