Belton Lake
US Army Corps of Engineers (Fort Worth District) • Built 1954 • 12,385 surface acres • 136 miles shoreline
Belton Lake
Notice / Caution Recommended
Level is 7.8 ft below normal pool (watch for shallow hazards), water temp is a comfortable 77°f, light winds around 8 mph, no active algae or safety advisories.
What to Know About Belton Lake
Carved through the dramatic limestone bluffs of the Leon River valley in Central Texas, Belton Lake offers some of the clearest water and most striking cliffside scenery in the region. Popular with wakeboarders and pontoon families from Temple, Belton, and Austin, the lake has numerous coves protected from wind. Morgan's Point Resort sits on a scenic peninsula jutting into the lake with golf carts, deer roaming, and community boat ramps.
Boat Ramps & Launches
Public concrete launches, usable lake elevations, and federal pass info🚤 Arrowhead Point / BLORA Boat Ramp
Usable (Level OK)Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area operated by Fort Cavazos MWR; open to active duty military and the general public.
🚤 Cedar Ridge Park Boat Ramp (USACE)
Usable (Level OK)Major park facility on the northern shore offering camping, swim beach, and direct access to protected ski coves.
🚤 Frank's Marina & Courtesy Dock
Usable (Level OK)Full-service commercial marina located in a sheltered cove near the dam, offering fuel, slips, and supplies.
🚤 Live Oak Ridge Park Boat Ramp (USACE)
Usable (Level OK)Popular USACE park on the eastern shore with shaded campsites, modern restroom facilities, and deep-water ramp.
Full-Service Marinas
Fuel docks, wet slips, ship stores, and boat rentals⚓ Frank's Marina & Courtesy Dock
Full-service commercial marina located in a sheltered cove near the dam, offering fuel, slips, and supplies.
Today's Fishing Outlook
Favorable feeding forecast today with the Waxing Gibbous (98% illuminated). Surface water is 77°F with a 0.0 pool (+0.00' in 24h). Fish will feed aggressively along windblown points and main-lake humps during the primary major window.
Fishing Regulations & Species
State Wildlife AgencyLake Rules & Boating Safety
No-wake zones strictly enforced within 100 feet of all docks, marinas, and designated swimming beaches. Life jackets required for all boaters.
Recent Community Reports
Real-time water clarity, hazards, and ramp wait times shared by boaters and anglers.
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Recommended Gear for Current Conditions
Algorithmically matched to today's water temperature (77°F), lake elevation, and weather forecast.
Bassdash UPF 50+ Performance UV Sun Protection Fishing Hoodie
Ultra-breathable moisture-wicking UV shield designed to prevent all-day open water sunburn and heat fatigue without overheating.
Taylor Made Products Low Freeboard Boat Fender & Dock Bumper
Lake is 7.8 ft low; exposed slips and low shorelines risk heavy hull scrapes from wake surges.
Earth Pak 20L Waterproof Heavy Duty Dry Bag with Phone Case
500D commercial grade PVC keeps phones, dry clothes, first-aid, and towels 100% dry through boat wake spray and sudden rain squalls.
Garmin Striker 4 Fishfinder with CHIRP Sonar & Dual-Beam Transducer
High-frequency CHIRP sonar pinpoints submerged humps, river channel dropoffs, bait balls, and suspended gamefish with crisp target separation.
Commercial Marinas & Featured Partners on Belton Lake
Verified marine operators, boat slip facilities, and licensed guide services.
⚓ Frank's Marina & Courtesy Dock
Full-service commercial marina located in a sheltered cove near the dam, offering fuel, slips, and supplies.
Charter Guide or Boat Rental on Belton Lake?
Reach thousands of visiting boaters and anglers checking live water levels, surface temperatures, and ramp conditions before heading to Belton Lake.
Living on Belton Lake
Considering buying a lake cabin, dockable waterfront home, or retirement property on Belton Lake? Water levels, dock stability, and flood pool buffers are critical factors in waterfront valuation.
Impounded by Belton Dam on the Leon River. Engineered with a deep 37-foot flood control storage envelope by the US Army Corps of Engineers, keeping downstream Brazos River tributaries protected.
Belton, TX
Charming Bell County seat with University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Bell County Expo Center, and historic square.
Temple, TX
Major Central Texas medical and logistics hub anchored by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center.
Morgan's Point Resort, TX
Picturesque residential resort city on the lake with private parks, marina, and lakefront views.