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
Goat Rock Lake
Lee County, Alabama · 940 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Windy Friday (15 mph NW).
About Goat Rock Lake
In Lee County, Alabama, Goat Rock Lake covers 940 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by Goat Rock Dam on the Chattahoochee River. Goat Rock Lake is a narrow, riverine reservoir on the Chattahoochee River straddling the Alabama-Georgia line.
It stretches about 3.6 miles end to end with roughly 14.8 miles of shoreline. At about 400 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. The deepest water is about 60 ft. Smiths Station is about 4.9 miles south.
- Size
- 940 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 60 ft
- Shoreline
- About 14.8 miles
- End to end
- About 3.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 400 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Goat Rock Dam, Chattahoochee River
- County
- Lee County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:30 am – 8:45 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:15 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 Alabama, largemouth bass, crappie, 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.
- 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.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:08 am · sunset 5:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Goat Rock Lake
- Smiths Stationabout 4.9 mi south
- Ladoniaabout 9.7 mi south
- Phenix Cityabout 10 mi southeast
- Columbusabout 11 mi southeast
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Questions about Goat Rock Lake
What fish are in Goat Rock Lake?
Lakes like Goat Rock Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Goat Rock Lake?
About 60 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Goat Rock Lake?
940 acres, with about 14.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Goat Rock Lake?
Smiths Station is about 4.9 miles south; Ladonia is about 9.7 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Goat Rock 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.
Goat Rock Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
