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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Sutton
New Hanover County, North Carolina · about 1,170 acres (1.8 sq mi)
64°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Sutton
In New Hanover County, North Carolina, Lake Sutton covers about 1,170 acres.
It stretches about 2.1 miles end to end with roughly 6.6 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 10 ft above sea level. Navassa lies about 2.2 miles to the south. Wilmington, the nearest city, is about 4 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,170 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- New Hanover County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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 Sutton in North Carolina 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. With the surface at 64°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.
- 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
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.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:43 am · sunset 5:08 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Sutton
- Navassaabout 2.2 mi south
- Lelandabout 3.1 mi southwest
- Wrightsboroabout 3.9 mi east
- Belvilleabout 3.9 mi south
- Wilmingtonnearest city, about 4 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Sutton
What fish are in Lake Sutton?
Lakes like Lake Sutton 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 Sutton?
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 Sutton?
About 1,170 acres, with about 6.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Sutton?
Navassa is about 2.2 miles south; Leland is about 3.1 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Sutton today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Sutton on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
