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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Mount Storm Lake
Grant County, West Virginia · 1,200 acres (1.9 sq mi)
54°F water, calm Sunday morning.
About Mount Storm Lake
Mount Storm Lake spreads over 1,200 acres in Grant County, West Virginia. Mount Storm Lake is a cooling pond for the Mount Storm power station, which keeps its water unusually warm year-round.
From end to end it runs about 3.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 14.2 miles. At about 3,240 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 120 ft. Petersburg lies about 14 miles to the southeast. The closest city is Harrisonburg, about 53 miles away.
- Size
- 1,200 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 120 ft
- Shoreline
- About 14.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,240 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Grant County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 16 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
For a lake of this size in West Virginia, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 54°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
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
- 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
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 5:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Mount Storm Lake
- Petersburgabout 14 mi southeast
- Mountain Lake Parkabout 15 mi northwest
- Oaklandabout 16 mi northwest
- Moorefieldabout 17 mi southeast
- Harrisonburgnearest city, about 53 mi southeast
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Questions about Mount Storm Lake
What fish are in Mount Storm Lake?
Lakes like Mount Storm 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 Mount Storm Lake?
About 120 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Mount Storm Lake?
1,200 acres, with about 14.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Mount Storm Lake?
Petersburg is about 14 miles southeast; Mountain Lake Park is about 15 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Mount Storm Lake today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Mount Storm Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
