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 Tobesofkee
Bibb County, Georgia · 1,750 acres (2.7 sq mi)
59°F water, windy Friday (15 mph NW).
About Lake Tobesofkee
In Bibb County, Georgia, Lake Tobesofkee covers 1,750 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by Fenley Ryther Dam on the Tobesofkee Creek. One of the most heavily fished lakes in Georgia, managed for flood control and recreation.
It stretches about 4.1 miles end to end with roughly 17.1 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 350 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 25 ft. West Point lies about 1.8 miles to the south.
- Size
- 1,750 acres (2.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 25 ft
- Shoreline
- About 17.1 miles
- End to end
- About 4.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 350 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Fenley Ryther Dam, Tobesofkee Creek
- County
- Bibb 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 10 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
Expect the usual Georgia mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 59°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 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.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:04 am · sunset 5:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Tobesofkee
- West Pointabout 1.8 mi south
- Maconabout 7.8 mi east
- Byronabout 11 mi south
- Knoxvilleabout 13 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Tobesofkee
What fish are in Lake Tobesofkee?
Lakes like Lake Tobesofkee 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 Tobesofkee?
About 25 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Tobesofkee?
1,750 acres, with about 17.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Tobesofkee?
West Point is about 1.8 miles south; Macon is about 7.8 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Tobesofkee today?
The surface was about 59°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Tobesofkee on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
