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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Moomaw
Bath County, Virginia · 2,500 acres (3.9 sq mi)
57°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Moomaw
Lake Moomaw is a reservoir in Bath County, Virginia, covering 2,500 acres. It was made by Gathright Dam on the Jackson River. Lake Moomaw sits in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests and is formed by Gathright Dam on the Jackson River.
From end to end it runs about 6.9 miles with roughly 28 miles of shoreline. At about 1,570 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Warm Springs lies about 6.2 miles to the northeast. Roanoke, the nearest city, is about 45 miles south.
- Size
- 2,500 acres (3.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 28 miles
- End to end
- About 6.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,570 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Gathright Dam, Jackson River
- County
- Bath County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 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 in Lake Moomaw
Lake Moomaw holds trout, catfish, crappie and yellow perch. At 57°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
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
5 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.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:58 am · sunset 5:09 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Moomaw
- Warm Springsabout 6.2 mi northeast
- Covingtonabout 9.4 mi south
- Clifton Forgeabout 11 mi southeast
- Fairlawnabout 11 mi south
- Roanokenearest city, about 45 mi south
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Questions about Lake Moomaw
What fish are in Lake Moomaw?
Lake Moomaw holds trout, catfish, crappie and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Moomaw?
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 Moomaw?
2,500 acres, with about 28 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Moomaw?
Warm Springs is about 6.2 miles northeast; Covington is about 9.4 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Moomaw today?
The surface was about 57°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Moomaw on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
