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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Ellis Simon
Craven County, North Carolina · about 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
62°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Ellis Simon
Lake Ellis Simon spreads over about 1,020 acres in Craven County, North Carolina.
It stretches about 1.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.2 miles. At about 30 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Havelock is about 5.2 miles east. The closest city is Jacksonville, about 24 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.2 miles
- End to end
- About 1.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 30 ft
- County
- Craven County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:30 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 to expect
For a lake of this size in North Carolina, 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. At 62°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
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
- 5
4 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 6:40 am · sunset 5:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Ellis Simon
- Havelockabout 5.2 mi east
- Neuse Forestabout 7.8 mi northeast
- Newportabout 8.2 mi southeast
- Broad Creekabout 8.7 mi southeast
- Jacksonvillenearest city, about 24 mi west
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Questions about Lake Ellis Simon
What fish are in Lake Ellis Simon?
Lakes like Lake Ellis Simon usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Ellis Simon?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Ellis Simon?
About 1,020 acres, with about 8.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Ellis Simon?
Havelock is about 5.2 miles east; Neuse Forest is about 7.8 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Ellis Simon today?
The surface was about 62°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Ellis Simon on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
