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
Sutton Lake
Braxton County, West Virginia · 1,520 acres (2.4 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Sutton Lake
In Braxton County, West Virginia, Sutton Lake covers 1,520 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by Sutton Dam on the Elk River. Sutton Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood-control reservoir on the Elk River in Braxton County.
From end to end it runs about 6.6 miles with roughly 32 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 900 ft above sea level. It reaches about 125 ft at its deepest. Sutton is about 1 miles west.
- Size
- 1,520 acres (2.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 125 ft
- Shoreline
- About 32 miles
- End to end
- About 6.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 900 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Sutton Dam, Elk River
- County
- Braxton County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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
Lakes like Sutton Lake in West Virginia usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- 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
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 7:02 am · sunset 5:10 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sutton Lake
- Suttonabout 1 mi west
- Webster Springsabout 14 mi southeast
- Glenvilleabout 20 mi northwest
- Craigsvilleabout 21 mi south
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Questions about Sutton Lake
What fish are in Sutton Lake?
Lakes like Sutton 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 Sutton Lake?
About 125 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Sutton Lake?
1,520 acres, with about 32 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sutton Lake?
Sutton is about 1 miles west; Webster Springs is about 14 miles southeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Sutton 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.
Sutton Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
