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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
West Point Lake
Troup County, Georgia · 25,900 acres (40.4 sq mi)
58°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About West Point Lake
In Troup County, Georgia, West Point Lake covers 25,900 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by West Point Dam on the Chattahoochee River. A major Army Corps flood-control lake on the Chattahoochee River between Georgia and Alabama.
From end to end it runs about 20.4 miles with roughly 239 miles of shoreline. At about 630 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 85 ft. LaGrange lies about 2.1 miles to the east. The closest city is Auburn, about 27 miles away.
- Size
- 25,900 acres (40.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 85 ft
- Shoreline
- About 239 miles
- End to end
- About 20.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 630 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- West Point Dam, Chattahoochee River
- County
- Troup County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 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 to expect
Lakes like West Point Lake in Georgia usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, striped bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 58°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodStriped bass
Comfortable range. Watch for birds and surface feeding.
- 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
- 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
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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:09 am · sunset 5:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near West Point Lake
- LaGrangeabout 2.1 mi east
- West Pointabout 2.7 mi south
- Lanettabout 3.3 mi south
- Franklinabout 5.4 mi north
- Auburnnearest city, about 27 mi southwest
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Questions about West Point Lake
What fish are in West Point Lake?
Lakes like West Point Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, striped bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is West Point Lake?
About 85 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is West Point Lake?
25,900 acres, with about 239 miles of shoreline.
What town is near West Point Lake?
LaGrange is about 2.1 miles east; West Point is about 2.7 miles south.
What is the water temperature at West Point Lake today?
The surface was about 58°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
West Point Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
