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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Weiss Lake
Cherokee County, Alabama · 30,200 acres (47.2 sq mi)
59°F water, windy Friday (15 mph NW).
About Weiss Lake
Weiss Lake spreads over 30,200 acres in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was made by Weiss Dam on the Coosa River. Weiss Lake is nicknamed the "Crappie Capital of the World.".
From end to end it runs about 8.9 miles with roughly 74 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 560 ft above sea level. It reaches about 62 ft at its deepest. Cedar Bluff is on the shore.
- Size
- 30,200 acres (47.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 62 ft
- Shoreline
- About 74 miles
- End to end
- About 8.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 560 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Weiss Dam, Coosa River
- County
- Cherokee County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 5:30 am – 7:45 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:30 am – 7:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Weiss Lake
Weiss Lake holds crappie, largemouth bass and striped bass. At 59°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodStriped bass
Comfortable range. Watch for birds and surface feeding.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
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
- 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 6:13 am · sunset 4:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Weiss Lake
- Cedar Bluffon the shore
- Leesburgon the shore
- Centreon the shore
- Collinsvilleabout 8 mi west
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Questions about Weiss Lake
What fish are in Weiss Lake?
Weiss Lake holds crappie, largemouth bass and striped bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Weiss Lake?
About 62 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Weiss Lake?
30,200 acres, with about 74 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Weiss Lake?
Cedar Bluff is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Weiss Lake today?
The surface was about 59°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Weiss Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
