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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Stonewall Jackson Lake
Lewis County, West Virginia · 2,630 acres (4.1 sq mi)
Level 1069 ft, calm this morning.
About Stonewall Jackson Lake
Stonewall Jackson Lake is a reservoir in Lewis County, West Virginia, covering 2,630 acres. It was made by Stonewall Jackson Dam on the West Fork River. Stonewall Jackson Lake is West Virginia's largest lake.
From end to end it runs about 5.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 38 miles. Its surface is about 1,070 ft above sea level. Weston lies about 2.4 miles to the north.
- Size
- 2,630 acres (4.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 38 miles
- End to end
- About 5.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,070 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Stonewall Jackson Dam, West Fork River
- County
- Lewis County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 2 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 in Stonewall Jackson Lake
Anglers come to Stonewall Jackson Lake for largemouth bass, crappie, walleye, bluegill and sunfish, yellow perch, muskie and catfish.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Walleye
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Yellow perch
- Muskie
- Catfish
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
4 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
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
Sunrise 7:02 am · sunset 5:09 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Stonewall Jackson Lake
- Westonabout 2.4 mi north
- Buckhannonabout 9.8 mi east
- Glenvilleabout 18 mi west
- Stonewoodabout 19 mi northeast
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Questions about Stonewall Jackson Lake
What fish are in Stonewall Jackson Lake?
Stonewall Jackson Lake holds largemouth bass, crappie, walleye, bluegill and sunfish, yellow perch, muskie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Stonewall Jackson 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 Stonewall Jackson Lake?
2,630 acres, with about 38 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Stonewall Jackson Lake?
Weston is about 2.4 miles north; Buckhannon is about 9.8 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Stonewall Jackson 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.
Stonewall Jackson Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
