Granger Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (TX)

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Granger Lake, TX

Max 37 ft

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Fall shad migration window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

Fall shad migrationActive window

Typical here: Sep 1 – Dec 15 · upper ends and stained creeks turn on first, the main lake follows; Deep-South creeks hold bait into December

adultall day, best mid-afternoon as the sun warms the bait — the rare pattern where you can sleep in — follow the bait, not the structure: gulls, herons and egrets diving or stacked in a creek mean the shad (and the bass) are there — run and gun until you find flickering bait or surface activity

Concentrates hard but unevenly — whole stretches go empty while one creek loads up. The birds are the map.

Creek-arm run-and-gun: lipless crankbait and squarebill through the flats and ditches, walking topwater over surface schools, a 3/8 oz spinnerbait around isolated cover along the creek channel. Downsize to match the young-of-year shad; jerkbaits are the sleeper.

The event happens over backs of creek arms, pockets and ditches, secondary points on the way in, and main-lake flats where the bait balls roam

Willow fly (summer mayfly)Active window

Typical here: Apr 1 – Oct 31 · recurring broods all summer — the heart of it is June–July, famously around July 4th on the Tennessee River lakes; any one hatch lasts days to ~3 weeks

dunhatches at dusk — clouds of bugs just before dark, continuing into the night — after hatching they fly to shoreline foliage — trees near lighted docks get covered; the feeding zone is the water under bug-loaded overhanging bushes and willows
spinnerthe following days: mating, egg drop and spent flies falling from the overhangs — the bream bite under the bushes runs as long as the bugs do

A two-level event: bream stack under the bug trees, and the big bass stack under the bream. Fish the same bushes twice — small for bream, big for the bass just outside them.

Crickets or small poppers under a float tight to the bug-covered bushes for bream; beetle spins and hair jigs just under the surface; for the bass, run a bluegill-pattern topwater or squarebill down the outside edge of the overhangs.

The event happens over under and just outside overhanging willows and bushes on steep banks; trees near lighted docks after dark

Next on this water

Spring crawfish emergence · forageFeb 15 – May 15 · in ~6 months

Shad spawn · baitfishMar 15 – Jun 15 · in ~6 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours here are generated from real agency depth surveys; use the survey badge for the provider, dataset, datum and measured coverage. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Granger Lake: what the data says

4,009-acre reservoir near Granger. The lake tops out around 37 ft. The depth chart comes from Texas Water Development Board bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.

Drawn out, this is 4,206 acres of water rimmed by 36 miles of bank. An index of 4 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. 60% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. End to end it runs roughly 6 mi, about 3.6 mi across. You'll find it in Williamson County. The nearest mapped water is Lake Georgetown, 23 mi to the west.

Largemouth Bass fishing at Granger Lake

Start shallow in spring: largemouth bass sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 20 ft; cold water stacks them in 15 to 35 ft. Top water on the chart: Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in the 5 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait until the fish tell you otherwise.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 10 ft	dawn & dusk	Shallow bay flat (5 ft)	Spinnerbait, Chatterbait
Summer	8 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Secondary point (9 ft)	Texas-rigged 10" worm, Deep-diving crankbait
Fall	4 to 15 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (5 ft)	Squarebill crankbait (shad), Spinnerbait
Winter	15 to 35 ft	midday	Old creek channel (14 ft)	Blade bait, Jigging spoon

White Bass fishing at Granger Lake

Early season white bass use the shallows, holding in 2 to 12 ft. Expect a summer slide to 8 to 25 ft, then a winter hold in 11 to 37 ft. Put San Gabriel River inflow first on the milk run — an inflow / creek mouth near 8 ft that grades prime for spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a slab spoon or a small topwater (schooling fish) and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 12 ft	dawn & dusk	San Gabriel River inflow (8 ft)	Curly-tail jig (white), Small lipless crank
Summer	8 to 25 ft	dawn & dusk	Secondary point (9 ft)	Slab spoon, Small topwater (schooling fish)
Fall	6 to 25 ft	dawn & dusk	Secondary point (9 ft)	Jigging spoon, Blade bait
Winter	11 to 37 ft	midday	Deep basin (34 ft)	Jigging spoon (deep), Blade bait

Crappie fishing at Granger Lake

The spring pattern is a shallow one: crappie in 2 to 8 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 10 to 25 ft before dropping to 15 to 35 ft for winter. The spot to know is Old creek channel, a creek channel in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for crappie in fall. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (5 ft)	1/16 oz jig + tube, Curly-tail grub
Summer	10 to 25 ft	dawn & dusk	Old creek channel (14 ft)	Jig trolled/spider-rigged, Small crankbait (trolled)
Fall	8 to 20 ft	dawn	Old creek channel (14 ft)	Jig + minnow combo, Small swimbait (1.5-2")
Winter	15 to 35 ft	midday	Deep basin (34 ft)	Tungsten jig + soft plastic, Tiny jigging spoon

Blue Catfish fishing at Granger Lake

Spring blue catfish on Granger Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 25 ft. By summer they slide out to 9 to 37 ft, and by winter most fish are in 11 to 37 ft. The chart's best answer is Old creek channel — creek channel, 14 ft, prime for spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at
Spring	5 to 25 ft	dusk	Old creek channel (14 ft)
Summer	9 to 37 ft	dawn & dusk	Old creek channel (14 ft)
Fall	11 to 37 ft	dusk	Old creek channel (14 ft)
Winter	11 to 37 ft	midday	Deep basin (34 ft)

Channel Catfish fishing at Granger Lake

Start shallow in spring: channel catfish sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 25 ft; cold water stacks them in 11 to 37 ft. Top water on the chart: San Gabriel River inflow, an inflow / creek mouth in the 8 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in after dark and the evening and you'll meet the bite.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at
Spring	3 to 12 ft	dusk	San Gabriel River inflow (8 ft)
Summer	8 to 25 ft	night & dusk	Old creek channel (14 ft)
Fall	10 to 30 ft	dusk	Old creek channel (14 ft)
Winter	11 to 37 ft	midday	Deep basin (34 ft)

Flathead Catfish fishing at Granger Lake

In spring, flathead catfish run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 30 ft before dropping to 11 to 37 ft for winter. Fall flathead catfish concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 34 ft. Fish it in after dark and the evening and you'll meet the bite.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at
Spring	5 to 20 ft	night & dusk	Old creek channel (14 ft)
Summer	8 to 30 ft	night & dusk	Old creek channel (14 ft)
Fall	10 to 35 ft	night & dusk	Deep basin (34 ft)
Winter	11 to 37 ft	midday	Deep basin (34 ft)

Notable structure

Structure-wise the chart holds 18 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 34 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 34 ft
Deepest basin: deep basin, around 34 ft
Shallow feeding flat: feeding flat, around 19 ft
Shallow feeding flat: feeding flat, around 16 ft
Old creek channel: creek channel, around 14 ft
Secondary point: point, around 9 ft
San Gabriel River inflow: inflow / creek mouth, around 8 ft
Dock / pier line: dock line, around 6 ft
Dock / pier line: dock line, around 6 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 5 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
Shoreline point: point, around 4 ft
Shoreline point: point, around 4 ft
Weed flat: weed flat, around 4 ft

Public access & boat ramps

Boat launch — ramp (asphalt)
Boat Ramp — ramp
Boat Ramp — ramp
Boat Ramp — ramp
Boat Ramp — ramp
Boat Ramp — ramp
Boat Ramp — ramp
Boat Ramp — ramp
…plus 6 more mapped sites.

Access data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) — community-mapped launches. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.

Granger Lake stocking report

Date	Species	Count	Size
2026*	Lone Star Bass (fingerling)	29,282	—
2025*	Lone Star Bass (fingerling)	32,126	—
2025*	Lone Star Bass (fry)	211,165	—
2024*	Channel Catfish (fingerling)	3,526	—
2024*	Lone Star Bass (fingerling)	29,399	—

* Approximate date (agency reports month or season only). Source: TPWD stocking history, retrieved 2026-08-18.

Granger Lake fishing regulations

Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Texas waters are set by the Texas Parks & Wildlife — and special regulations can apply to Granger Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Texas fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Granger Lake?

Granger Lake is about 37 ft (11 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from Texas Water Development Board bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.

What fish are in Granger Lake?

Anglers target largemouth bass, white bass, crappie, blue catfish, channel catfish, flathead catfish on Granger Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Granger Lake?

Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for largemouth bass in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Granger Lake?

For largemouth bass, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

Is Granger Lake stocked with fish?

Yes — per TPWD stocking history records, Granger Lake was most recently stocked 2026 with 29,282 lone star bass (fingerling). The full stocking history is listed above.

What are the fishing regulations for Granger Lake?

Fishing on Granger Lake is regulated by the Texas Parks & Wildlife. Check the official Texas regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.

Nearby waters

Lake Georgetown 23 mi · Stillhouse Hollow Lake 26 mi · Walter E. Long Lake 30 mi · Belton Lake 35 mi · Colorado River (Austin) 36 mi · Lady Bird Lake 37 mi · Lake Bastrop 37 mi · Lake Austin 38 mi · Lake Travis 44 mi · Somerville Lake 52 mi · Lake Bryan 54 mi · Lake Marble Falls 56 mi

See how Granger Lake stacks up: best largemouth bass lakes in Texas · best white bass lakes in Texas · best crappie lakes in Texas · best channel catfish lakes in Texas

Browse all Texas fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.