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
Francis Lake
Washington County, Georgia · about 13,600 acres (21.3 sq mi)
55°F water, calm this morning.
About Francis Lake
In Washington County, Georgia, Francis Lake covers about 13,600 acres.
It stretches about 13.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 133 miles. At about 330 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. The nearest town, Calhoun Falls, is about 4.7 miles northwest. Athens, the nearest city, is about 43 miles west.
- Size
- About 13,600 acres (21.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 133 miles
- End to end
- About 13.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 330 ft
- County
- Washington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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
For a lake of this size in Georgia, largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 55°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- FairWhite bass
Schooled on deeper humps. A slow spoon works.
- 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
- 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:00 am · sunset 5:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Francis Lake
- Calhoun Fallsabout 4.7 mi northwest
- Lincolntonabout 5.2 mi south
- McCormickabout 6.5 mi east
- Washingtonabout 14 mi southwest
- Athensnearest city, about 43 mi west
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Questions about Francis Lake
What fish are in Francis Lake?
Lakes like Francis Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Francis 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 Francis Lake?
About 13,600 acres, with about 133 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Francis Lake?
Calhoun Falls is about 4.7 miles northwest; Lincolnton is about 5.2 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Francis Lake today?
The surface was about 55°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Francis Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
