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
Longview Lake
Jackson County, Missouri · 930 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Longview Lake
Longview Lake spreads over 930 acres in Jackson County, Missouri. It was made by Longview Dam on the Little Blue River. Longview Lake was built between 1979 and 1985 by damming the Little Blue River southeast of Kansas City.
From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 9.4 miles. The water sits about 890 ft above sea level. Grandview lies about 2.3 miles to the southwest.
- Size
- 930 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 890 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Longview Dam, Little Blue River
- County
- Jackson 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 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Longview Lake
The fish here: bluegill and sunfish, largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and walleye.
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Largemouth bass
- Catfish
- Crappie
- Walleye
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
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 6:58 am · sunset 5:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Longview Lake
- Grandviewabout 2.3 mi southwest
- Lee's Summitabout 4 mi east
- Beltonabout 5.7 mi southwest
- Raytownabout 5.9 mi north
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Questions about Longview Lake
What fish are in Longview Lake?
Longview Lake holds bluegill and sunfish, largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and walleye. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Longview 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 Longview Lake?
930 acres, with about 9.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Longview Lake?
Grandview is about 2.3 miles southwest; Lee's Summit is about 4 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Longview 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.
Longview Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
