The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cheat Lake
Monongalia County, West Virginia · 1,730 acres (2.7 sq mi)
46°F water, level 867 ft, calm this morning.
About Cheat Lake
Cheat Lake is a reservoir in Monongalia County, West Virginia, covering 1,730 acres. Lake Lynn Dam holds it back on the Cheat River. Cheat Lake, near Morgantown, was originally named Lake Lynn before being officially renamed in 1976.
It stretches about 4.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 19 miles. The water sits about 860 ft above sea level. Cheat Lake is right by the lake.
- Size
- 1,730 acres (2.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 4.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 860 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Lake Lynn Dam, Cheat River
- County
- Monongalia County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 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
Expect the usual West Virginia mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 46°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:02 am · sunset 5:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cheat Lake
- Cheat Lakeon the shore
- Point Marionabout 2.6 mi north
- Brookhavenabout 4.1 mi south
- Morgantownabout 4.7 mi southwest
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Questions about Cheat Lake
What fish are in Cheat Lake?
Lakes like Cheat Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Cheat 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 Cheat Lake?
1,730 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cheat Lake?
Cheat Lake is on the shore; Point Marion is about 2.6 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Cheat Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cheat Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
