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 Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 5,880 acres (9.2 sq mi)
68°F water, level steady, windy Friday (15 mph NW).
About Lake Tuscaloosa
Lake Tuscaloosa is a reservoir in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, covering 5,880 acres. It lies on the North River. Lake Tuscaloosa is the primary drinking-water supply for the city of Tuscaloosa.
It stretches about 10.3 miles end to end with roughly 59 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 220 ft above sea level. Holt lies about 2.5 miles to the southeast.
- Size
- 5,880 acres (9.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 59 miles
- End to end
- About 10.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 220 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- North River
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- Water
- Known for clear water (about 20 ft visibility)
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 Tuscaloosa
The fish here: largemouth bass, spotted bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. At 68°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodSpotted bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
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
- 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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:19 am · sunset 4:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Tuscaloosa
- Holtabout 2.5 mi southeast
- Northportabout 4.6 mi south
- Tuscaloosaabout 5.2 mi south
- Brookwoodabout 11 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Tuscaloosa
What fish are in Lake Tuscaloosa?
Lake Tuscaloosa holds largemouth bass, spotted bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Tuscaloosa?
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 Tuscaloosa?
5,880 acres, with about 59 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Tuscaloosa?
Holt is about 2.5 miles southeast; Northport is about 4.6 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Tuscaloosa today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Tuscaloosa on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
