The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Beech Lake
Henderson County, Tennessee · about 800 acres (1.3 sq mi)
63°F water, calm this morning.
About Beech Lake
Beech Lake spreads over about 800 acres in Henderson County, Tennessee.
From end to end it runs about 3.3 miles with roughly 10.9 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 460 ft above sea level. Lexington is about 1.2 miles southeast. The closest city is Jackson, about 22 miles away.
- Size
- About 800 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 460 ft
- County
- Henderson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Beech Lake in Tennessee usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 63°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:27 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Beech Lake
- Lexingtonabout 1.2 mi southeast
- Parsonsabout 16 mi east
- Decaturvilleabout 17 mi east
- Hendersonabout 20 mi southwest
- Jacksonnearest city, about 22 mi west
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Questions about Beech Lake
What fish are in Beech Lake?
Lakes like Beech Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Beech Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Beech Lake?
About 800 acres, with about 10.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Beech Lake?
Lexington is about 1.2 miles southeast; Parsons is about 16 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Beech Lake today?
The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Beech Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
