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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Jordan Lake
Elmore County, Alabama · 6,800 acres (10.6 sq mi)
68°F water, windy Friday (15 mph NW).
About Jordan Lake
In Elmore County, Alabama, Jordan Lake covers 6,800 acres; it is a reservoir. Jordan Dam holds it back on the Coosa River. Jordan Lake, impounded in 1928, lies on the Coosa River just below Mitchell Dam.
From end to end it runs about 6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 27 miles. At about 250 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Holtville is on the shore. Montgomery, the nearest city, is about 17 miles south.
- Size
- 6,800 acres (10.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 27 miles
- End to end
- About 6 miles
- Elevation
- About 250 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Jordan Dam, Coosa River
- County
- Elmore County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:30 am – 7:45 amsunrise
- 3:15 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 Jordan Lake
The fish here: largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. At 68°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodSpotted bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
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
- 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 6:13 am · sunset 4:45 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Jordan Lake
- Holtvilleon the shore
- Deatsvilleabout 3.8 mi southwest
- Wetumpkaabout 5.8 mi southeast
- Elmoreabout 6.2 mi south
- Montgomerynearest city, about 17 mi south
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Questions about Jordan Lake
What fish are in Jordan Lake?
Jordan Lake holds largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Jordan Lake?
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 Jordan Lake?
6,800 acres, with about 27 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Jordan Lake?
Holtville is on the shore; Deatsville is about 3.8 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Jordan Lake today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Jordan Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
