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
Lake Oconee
Morgan County, Georgia · 19,100 acres (29.8 sq mi)
60°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Oconee
Lake Oconee spreads over 19,100 acres in Morgan County, Georgia. Wallace Dam holds it back on the Oconee River. Georgia's second-largest reservoir, formed on the Oconee River below Wallace Dam.
From end to end it runs about 20.9 miles with roughly 187 miles of shoreline. At about 430 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. It reaches about 102 ft at its deepest. Jefferson is on the shore. Athens, the nearest city, is about 22 miles north.
- Size
- 19,100 acres (29.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 102 ft
- Shoreline
- About 187 miles
- End to end
- About 20.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 430 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Wallace Dam, Oconee River
- County
- Morgan County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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 Georgia, largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, 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. With the surface at 60°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- 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
- 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 7:03 am · sunset 5:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Oconee
- Jeffersonon the shore
- Greensboroabout 4.1 mi northeast
- Madisonabout 7.7 mi northwest
- Eatontonabout 7.8 mi southwest
- Athensnearest city, about 22 mi north
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Questions about Lake Oconee
What fish are in Lake Oconee?
Lakes like Lake Oconee usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Oconee?
About 102 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Oconee?
19,100 acres, with about 187 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Oconee?
Jefferson is on the shore; Greensboro is about 4.1 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Oconee today?
The surface was about 60°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Oconee on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
