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 Oliver
Muscogee County, Georgia · 2,150 acres (3.4 sq mi)
Windy Friday (15 mph NW).
About Lake Oliver
Lake Oliver is a reservoir in Muscogee County, Georgia, covering 2,150 acres. Oliver Dam holds it back on the Chattahoochee River. Supplies municipal water for Columbus, Georgia, and anchors the city's Riverwalk.
From end to end it runs about 6.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 23 miles. The water sits about 340 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 50 ft. Phenix City is about 3 miles south.
- Size
- 2,150 acres (3.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 50 ft
- Shoreline
- About 23 miles
- End to end
- About 6.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 340 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Oliver Dam, Chattahoochee River
- County
- Muscogee County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 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 to expect
Lakes like Lake Oliver in Georgia usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:08 am · sunset 5:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Oliver
- Phenix Cityabout 3 mi south
- Smiths Stationabout 3.2 mi southwest
- Columbusabout 3.8 mi southeast
- Ladoniaabout 5.4 mi south
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Questions about Lake Oliver
What fish are in Lake Oliver?
Lakes like Lake Oliver usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Oliver?
About 50 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Oliver?
2,150 acres, with about 23 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Oliver?
Phenix City is about 3 miles south; Smiths Station is about 3.2 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Oliver?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Oliver on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
