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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Walter F. George Lake
Barbour County, Alabama · 45,200 acres (70.6 sq mi)
65°F water, level steady, windy Friday (15 mph WNW).
About Walter F. George Lake
In Barbour County, Alabama, Walter F. George Lake covers 45,200 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by Walter F. George Lock and Dam on the Chattahoochee River. Lake Eufaula is nicknamed the "Big Bass Capital of the World.".
From end to end it runs about 27 miles with roughly 119 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 190 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 100 ft, with an average depth near 17 ft. Georgetown is right by the lake. The closest city is Dothan, about 32 miles away.
- Size
- 45,200 acres (70.6 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 100 ft (average 17 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 119 miles
- End to end
- About 27 miles
- Elevation
- About 190 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Walter F. George Lock and Dam, Chattahoochee River
- County
- Barbour County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:30 am – 7:45 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:30 am – 7:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 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 Walter F. George Lake
The fish here: largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie and catfish. With the surface at 65°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodSpotted bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
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
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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:07 am · sunset 4:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Walter F. George Lake
- Georgetownon the shore
- Eufaulaon the shore
- Fort Gainesabout 1.5 mi south
- Abbevilleabout 9.4 mi south
- Dothannearest city, about 32 mi south
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Questions about Walter F. George Lake
What fish are in Walter F. George Lake?
Walter F. George Lake holds largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Walter F. George Lake?
About 100 ft at the deepest point, about 17 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Walter F. George Lake?
45,200 acres, with about 119 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Walter F. George Lake?
Georgetown is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Walter F. George Lake today?
The surface was about 65°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Walter F. George Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
