The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Diascund Creek Reservoir
James City, Virginia · 1,100 acres (1.7 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Diascund Creek Reservoir
In James City, Virginia, Diascund Creek Reservoir covers 1,100 acres; it is a reservoir. It lies on the Diascund Creek. Diascund Creek Reservoir is a Newport News Waterworks water-supply lake in New Kent and James City counties.
It stretches about 4.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 19 miles. At about 20 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, New Kent, is about 4.4 miles northwest. Richmond, the nearest city, is about 29 miles west.
- Size
- 1,100 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 4.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 20 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Diascund Creek
- County
- James City
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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 Diascund Creek Reservoir in Virginia 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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:45 am · sunset 4:57 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Diascund Creek Reservoir
- New Kentabout 4.4 mi northwest
- West Pointabout 6.9 mi northeast
- Charles Cityabout 9.9 mi southwest
- King and Queen Court Houseabout 14 mi north
- Richmondnearest city, about 29 mi west
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Questions about Diascund Creek Reservoir
What fish are in Diascund Creek Reservoir?
Lakes like Diascund Creek Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Diascund Creek Reservoir?
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 Diascund Creek Reservoir?
1,100 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Diascund Creek Reservoir?
New Kent is about 4.4 miles northwest; West Point is about 6.9 miles northeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Diascund Creek Reservoir?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Diascund Creek Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
