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
W F Jackson Lake
Covington County, Alabama · about 940 acres (1.5 sq mi)
61°F water, calm this morning.
About W F Jackson Lake
W F Jackson Lake spreads over about 940 acres in Covington County, Alabama.
From end to end it runs about 3.2 miles with roughly 9 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 230 ft above sea level. Opp lies about 1.3 miles to the south. Dothan, the nearest city, is about 52 miles east.
- Size
- About 940 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 230 ft
- County
- Covington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:30 am – 7:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 4:30 am – 7:45 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 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 Alabama, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 61°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
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.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:11 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near W F Jackson Lake
- Oppabout 1.3 mi south
- Andalusiaabout 12 mi west
- Elbaabout 12 mi northeast
- Samsonabout 18 mi southeast
- Dothannearest city, about 52 mi east
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Questions about W F Jackson Lake
What fish are in W F Jackson Lake?
Lakes like W F Jackson Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is W F 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 W F Jackson Lake?
About 940 acres, with about 9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near W F Jackson Lake?
Opp is about 1.3 miles south; Andalusia is about 12 miles west.
What is the water temperature at W F Jackson Lake today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
W F Jackson Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
