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
Gantt Lake
Covington County, Alabama · 2,750 acres (4.3 sq mi)
63°F water, calm this morning.
About Gantt Lake
Gantt Lake is a reservoir in Covington County, Alabama, covering 2,750 acres. Gantt Dam holds it back on the Conecuh River. Gantt Lake was formed on the Conecuh River by Gantt Dam in the 1920s.
From end to end it runs about 4.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 20 miles. Its surface is about 200 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 40 ft. Andalusia is about 6.6 miles south. The closest city is Dothan, about 62 miles away.
- Size
- 2,750 acres (4.3 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 40 ft
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 4.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 200 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Gantt Dam, Conecuh River
- County
- Covington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:30 am – 7:45 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:30 am – 7:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Gantt Lake
Anglers come to Gantt Lake for largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish and crappie. 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.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
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 6:12 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Gantt Lake
- Andalusiaabout 6.6 mi south
- Oppabout 14 mi southeast
- Luverneabout 20 mi northeast
- Elbaabout 20 mi east
- Dothannearest city, about 62 mi east
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Questions about Gantt Lake
What fish are in Gantt Lake?
Gantt Lake holds largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Gantt Lake?
About 40 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Gantt Lake?
2,750 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Gantt Lake?
Andalusia is about 6.6 miles south; Opp is about 14 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Gantt Lake today?
The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Gantt Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
