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Sam Rayburn Reservoir

Texas
452.27 km²
31.2170, -94.2530
NHD 117224967
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About Sam Rayburn Reservoir

Sam Rayburn Reservoir is a natural lake or pond in Texas, United States. It covers approximately 452.27 km² (111758 acres). The lake centroid is located at 31.2170° N, 94.2530° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. 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
Very large
Big-water tactics apply
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Sam Rayburn Reservoir

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 13h 57m
Dawn10:58
Sunrise11:25
Sunset01:22
Dusk01:50

Bite windows today

  • Dawn10:2812:25Excellent
  • Morning12:2518:24Good
  • Midday18:2422:22Calm
  • Afternoon22:2200:22Good
  • Dusk00:2202:20Excellent
  • Night02:2010:28Good
Moon: 13% · waxing14:52

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Sam Rayburn Reservoir?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Sam Rayburn Reservoir?

Sam Rayburn Reservoir covers approximately 452.27 square kilometres (111758 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Sam Rayburn Reservoir located?

Sam Rayburn Reservoir is located in Texas, United States, with its centroid at 31.2170°, -94.2530°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF