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Mad Island Lake

Texas
3.49 km²
28.6361, -96.1170
11 species
NHD 128430065
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About Mad Island Lake

Mad Island Lake is a natural lake or pond in Texas, United States. It covers approximately 3.49 km² (862 acres). The lake centroid is located at 28.6361° N, 96.1170° W. 11 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 1 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
October – April
Cooler months fish best in the south
Natural lake
Medium
Great for a day trip
Species diversity
Diverse
11 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Mad Island Lake

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 43m
Dawn11:58
Sunrise12:21
Sunset00:05
Dusk00:28

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  • Dawn11:28 – 13:21Excellent
  • Morning13:21 – 18:13Good
  • Midday18:13 – 21:05Calm
  • Afternoon21:05 – 23:05Good
  • Dusk23:05 – 00:58Excellent
  • Night00:58 – 11:28Good
Moon: 11% · waning↑ 09:25

Fish species

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Mad Island Lake?

Species you can expect in or near Mad Island Lake include Striped Bass, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill / Sunfish, and others. The list is based on species present in Texas waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Mad Island Lake?

Mad Island Lake covers approximately 3.49 square kilometres (862 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Mad Island Lake located?

Mad Island Lake is located in Texas, United States, with its centroid at 28.6361°, -96.1170°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF