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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Forest City Lake
Pleasants County, West Virginia · about 5,920 acres (9.3 sq mi)
53°F water, calm this morning.
About Forest City Lake
In Pleasants County, West Virginia, Forest City Lake covers about 5,920 acres.
It stretches about 20.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 56 miles. The water sits about 600 ft above sea level. Sistersville is on the shore.
- Size
- About 5,920 acres (9.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 56 miles
- End to end
- About 20.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 600 ft
- County
- Pleasants County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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 Forest City Lake in West Virginia usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 53°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
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
5 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.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:06 am · sunset 5:10 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Forest City Lake
- Sistersvilleon the shore
- Newporton the shore
- Paden Cityon the shore
- New Matamorason the shore
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Questions about Forest City Lake
What fish are in Forest City Lake?
Lakes like Forest City Lake usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Forest City 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 Forest City Lake?
About 5,920 acres, with about 56 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Forest City Lake?
Sistersville is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Forest City Lake today?
The surface was about 53°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Forest City Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
