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
Leesville Lake
Campbell County, Virginia · 3,270 acres (5.1 sq mi)
62°F water, calm this morning.
About Leesville Lake
Leesville Lake spreads over 3,270 acres in Campbell County, Virginia. It sits on the Roanoke River. Leesville Lake is the re-regulation reservoir immediately below Smith Mountain Lake on the Roanoke River.
It stretches about 7.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 38 miles. The water sits about 600 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 75 ft. Motley lies about 3.1 miles to the east. West Lynchburg, the nearest city, is about 25 miles northeast.
- Size
- 3,270 acres (5.1 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 75 ft
- Shoreline
- About 38 miles
- End to end
- About 7.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 600 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Roanoke River
- County
- Campbell County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Leesville Lake
Anglers come to Leesville Lake for striped bass. With the surface at 62°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodStriped bass
Comfortable range. Watch for birds and surface feeding.
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.
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
Sunrise 6:54 am · sunset 5:09 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Leesville Lake
- Motleyabout 3.1 mi east
- Hurtabout 5.6 mi east
- Altavistaabout 6.5 mi east
- Gretnaabout 6.7 mi southeast
- West Lynchburgnearest city, about 25 mi northeast
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Questions about Leesville Lake
What fish are in Leesville Lake?
Leesville Lake holds striped bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Leesville Lake?
About 75 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Leesville Lake?
3,270 acres, with about 38 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Leesville Lake?
Motley is about 3.1 miles east; Hurt is about 5.6 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Leesville Lake today?
The surface was about 62°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Leesville Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
