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
Jackson Lake
Jasper County, Georgia · 4,750 acres (7.4 sq mi)
60°F water, calm this morning.
About Jackson Lake
In Jasper County, Georgia, Jackson Lake covers 4,750 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by Lloyd Shoals Dam on the Yellow, Alcovy & South rivers. One of Georgia's oldest reservoirs, spanning Jasper, Newton and Butts counties.
From end to end it runs about 5.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 36 miles. The water sits about 530 ft above sea level. It reaches about 94 ft at its deepest. The nearest town, Jackson, is about 5.9 miles southwest. Stonecrest, the nearest city, is about 26 miles northwest.
- Size
- 4,750 acres (7.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 94 ft
- Shoreline
- About 36 miles
- End to end
- About 5.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 530 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Lloyd Shoals Dam, Yellow, Alcovy & South rivers
- County
- Jasper County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 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 Jackson Lake
The fish here: catfish, crappie, bluegill and sunfish, spotted bass, largemouth bass and striped bass. With the surface at 60°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- GoodSpotted bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
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 7:05 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Jackson Lake
- Jacksonabout 5.9 mi southwest
- Indian Springsabout 6.8 mi south
- Monticelloabout 8.9 mi east
- Oakwoodabout 11 mi northwest
- Stonecrestnearest city, about 26 mi northwest
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Questions about Jackson Lake
What fish are in Jackson Lake?
Jackson Lake holds catfish, crappie, bluegill and sunfish, spotted bass, largemouth bass and striped bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Jackson Lake?
About 94 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Jackson Lake?
4,750 acres, with about 36 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Jackson Lake?
Jackson is about 5.9 miles southwest; Indian Springs is about 6.8 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Jackson Lake today?
The surface was about 60°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Jackson Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
