The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Drummond
Chesapeake (city) County, Virginia · 3,140 acres (4.9 sq mi)
61°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Drummond
In Chesapeake (city) County, Virginia, Lake Drummond covers 3,140 acres; it is a natural lake. Lake Drummond is a rare natural lake inside the Great Dismal Swamp, with dark, tannin-stained water rather than clear water.
From end to end it runs about 2.7 miles with roughly 8.2 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 10 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 6 ft. The nearest town, South Suffolk, is about 8.9 miles northwest.
- Size
- 3,140 acres (4.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 6 ft
- Shoreline
- About 8.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Chesapeake (city) County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 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 Lake Drummond
Anglers come to Lake Drummond for crappie. With the surface at 61°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:41 am · sunset 4:58 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Drummond
- South Suffolkabout 8.9 mi northwest
- Suffolkabout 9.3 mi northwest
- Portsmouth Heightsabout 15 mi north
- Moyockabout 16 mi east
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Questions about Lake Drummond
What fish are in Lake Drummond?
Lake Drummond holds crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Drummond?
About 6 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Drummond?
3,140 acres, with about 8.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Drummond?
South Suffolk is about 8.9 miles northwest; Suffolk is about 9.3 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Drummond today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Drummond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
