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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
East Lynn Lake
Wayne County, West Virginia · 1,000 acres (1.6 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About East Lynn Lake
East Lynn Lake is a reservoir in Wayne County, West Virginia, covering 1,000 acres. It sits on the East Fork Twelvepole Creek. East Lynn Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir in Wayne County, West Virginia.
It stretches about 4.2 miles end to end with roughly 25 miles of shoreline. At about 660 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Wayne lies about 6.1 miles to the northwest. Meads, the nearest city, is about 25 miles northwest.
- Size
- 1,000 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 25 miles
- End to end
- About 4.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 660 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- East Fork Twelvepole Creek
- County
- Wayne County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 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
Expect the usual West Virginia mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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 7:08 am · sunset 5:18 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near East Lynn Lake
- Wayneabout 6.1 mi northwest
- Louisaabout 12 mi west
- Lavaletteabout 13 mi north
- Hamlinabout 17 mi northeast
- Meadsnearest city, about 25 mi northwest
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Questions about East Lynn Lake
What fish are in East Lynn Lake?
Lakes like East Lynn Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is East Lynn 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 East Lynn Lake?
1,000 acres, with about 25 miles of shoreline.
What town is near East Lynn Lake?
Wayne is about 6.1 miles northwest; Louisa is about 12 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in East Lynn Lake?
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.
East Lynn Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
