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
Western Branch Reservoir
Suffolk (city) County, Virginia · about 1,430 acres (2.2 sq mi)
64°F water, calm this morning.
About Western Branch Reservoir
Western Branch Reservoir spreads over about 1,430 acres in Suffolk (city) County, Virginia.
It stretches about 4.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 24 miles. The water sits about 20 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Suffolk, is about 4.7 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,430 acres (2.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 24 miles
- End to end
- About 4.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 20 ft
- County
- Suffolk (city) County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 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
Expect the usual Virginia mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 64°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.
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 6:42 am · sunset 4:58 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Western Branch Reservoir
- Suffolkabout 4.7 mi south
- Windsorabout 4.7 mi west
- Isle of Wightabout 5.3 mi northwest
- South Suffolkabout 5.5 mi south
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Questions about Western Branch Reservoir
What fish are in Western Branch Reservoir?
Lakes like Western Branch Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Western Branch Reservoir?
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 Western Branch Reservoir?
About 1,430 acres, with about 24 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Western Branch Reservoir?
Suffolk is about 4.7 miles south; Windsor is about 4.7 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Western Branch Reservoir today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Western Branch Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
