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
Neely Henry Lake
Etowah County, Alabama · 11,200 acres (17.5 sq mi)
53°F water, windy Friday (15 mph NW).
About Neely Henry Lake
Neely Henry Lake is a reservoir in Etowah County, Alabama, covering 11,200 acres. Neely Henry Dam holds it back on the Coosa River. Neely Henry Lake lies on the Coosa River between Weiss Lake and Logan Martin Lake.
From end to end it runs about 11.5 miles with roughly 78 miles of shoreline. At about 510 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. It reaches about 53 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 11 ft. Southside is right by the lake.
- Size
- 11,200 acres (17.5 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 53 ft (average 11 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 78 miles
- End to end
- About 11.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 510 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Neely Henry Dam, Coosa River
- County
- Etowah County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Neely Henry Lake
Neely Henry Lake holds largemouth bass, spotted bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie, catfish, striped bass and white bass. At 53°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.
- FairSpotted bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- 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.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:15 am · sunset 4:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Neely Henry Lake
- Southsideon the shore
- Rainbow Cityabout 1.1 mi northeast
- Ohatcheeabout 2.8 mi southeast
- Gadsdenabout 4.5 mi northeast
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Questions about Neely Henry Lake
What fish are in Neely Henry Lake?
Neely Henry Lake holds largemouth bass, spotted bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie, catfish, striped bass and white bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Neely Henry Lake?
About 53 ft at the deepest point, about 11 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Neely Henry Lake?
11,200 acres, with about 78 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Neely Henry Lake?
Southside is on the shore; Rainbow City is about 1.1 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Neely Henry Lake today?
The surface was about 53°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Neely Henry Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
