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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

Leesville Lake

Carroll County, Ohio · about 810 acres (1.3 sq mi)

Caution

Level 962 ft, calm this morning.

Water—no reading yet
Level961.6 ft
Wind today10 mphN
Best bite3:30 pmto 5:00 pm

About Leesville Lake

Leesville Lake spreads over about 810 acres in Carroll County, Ohio.

It stretches about 3.7 miles end to end with roughly 17.9 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 960 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Carrollton, is about 5.2 miles northeast. The closest city is Canton, about 23 miles away.

Size
About 810 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 17.9 miles
End to end
About 3.7 miles
Elevation
About 960 ft
County
Carroll County

The lake from above

1 1 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
  • 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph

Saturday Fair

  • 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
  • 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 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 Leesville Lake in Ohio usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.

  • Largemouth bass
  • Crappie
  • Bluegill and sunfish
  • Catfish

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 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

961.6 ft

7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.

Latest reading .

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

Friday 45° / —° 10 mph N Mostly Cloudy · 20% rain
Saturday 44° / 31° 13 mph NW Mostly Cloudy · 36% rain
Sunday 46° / 33° 9 mph NW Mostly Cloudy · 14% rain

Sunrise 7:09 am · sunset 5:08 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Leesville Lake

  • Carrolltonabout 5.2 mi northeast
  • Rockfordabout 6 mi west
  • Dennisonabout 8.9 mi southwest
  • Uhrichsvilleabout 9.5 mi southwest
  • Cantonnearest city, about 23 mi northwest

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Questions about Leesville Lake

What fish are in Leesville Lake?

Lakes like Leesville Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Leesville Lake?

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 Leesville Lake?

About 810 acres, with about 17.9 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Leesville Lake?

Carrollton is about 5.2 miles northeast; Rockford is about 6 miles west.

Is the water warm enough to swim in Leesville Lake?

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.

Leesville Lake on your phone

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