Surface area is 64,900 acres. Maximum depth is 217 feet
Lake Amistad was impounded in 1969
Conservation Pool Elevation
is 1117 feet
Lake Fluctuation: Depends on
area rainfall and downstream
irrigation needs. Annual
fluctuations can be as much as
5-10 feet. However, Historical
fluctuations have dropped lake Amistad
as much as 50 feet below conservation pool.
Normal Clarity is Clear to
slightly stained
Lake Amistad Largemouth Bass are more active during the fall, winter and spring months due to the cooler weather. Lake fish are active much longer during daylight hours and are normally found in shallow water early morning and late afternoon For active fish, on Lake Amistad spinner baits and crank baits are most fisherman's choice. A variety of watermelon green plastic worms seems to work well during the hotter months fished in grass. Early morning Lake Amistad top water baits are just about anything that floats. Normally Poppers, Prop Baits or Flukes.




