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
Piedmont Lake
Belmont County, Ohio · 2,270 acres (3.5 sq mi)
54°F water, level falling, calm this morning.
About Piedmont Lake
Piedmont Lake spreads over 2,270 acres in Belmont County, Ohio. Piedmont Lake in southeast Ohio has a 38-mile shoreline and is managed by the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District with a 10-horsepower limit on boat motors.
It stretches about 6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 29 miles. The water sits about 910 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 38 ft. The nearest town, Bethesda, is about 7.3 miles southeast.
- Size
- 2,270 acres (3.5 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 38 ft
- Shoreline
- About 29 miles
- End to end
- About 6 miles
- Elevation
- About 910 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Belmont County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:45 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 to expect
For a lake of this size in Ohio, 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. At 54°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
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
Falling 0.7 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
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 7:08 am · sunset 5:09 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Piedmont Lake
- Bethesdaabout 7.3 mi southeast
- Barnesvilleabout 8.1 mi south
- Cadizabout 12 mi northeast
- Saint Clairsvilleabout 13 mi east
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Questions about Piedmont Lake
What fish are in Piedmont Lake?
Lakes like Piedmont 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 Piedmont Lake?
About 38 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Piedmont Lake?
2,270 acres, with about 29 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Piedmont Lake?
Bethesda is about 7.3 miles southeast; Barnesville is about 8.1 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Piedmont Lake today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Piedmont Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
