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
Wheeler Lake
Limestone County, Alabama · 67,100 acres (104.8 sq mi)
60°F water, windy Friday (15 mph NW).
About Wheeler Lake
Wheeler Lake is a reservoir in Limestone County, Alabama, covering 67,100 acres. It was made by Wheeler Dam on the Tennessee River. Wheeler Lake stretches about 60 miles along the Tennessee River from Wheeler Dam to Guntersville Dam.
It stretches about 24 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 156 miles. At about 550 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Decatur sits right on the water.
- Size
- 67,100 acres (104.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 156 miles
- End to end
- About 24 miles
- Elevation
- About 550 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Wheeler Dam, Tennessee River
- County
- Limestone County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 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 in Wheeler Lake
Anglers come to Wheeler Lake for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass and crappie. At 60°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodSmallmouth bass
Prime range. Rocky points, humps and drop-offs.
- GoodStriped bass
Comfortable range. Watch for birds and surface feeding.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
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 6:21 am · sunset 4:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Wheeler Lake
- Decaturon the shore
- Rogersvilleon the shore
- Trinityabout 3.2 mi southeast
- Flint Cityabout 6.1 mi southeast
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Questions about Wheeler Lake
What fish are in Wheeler Lake?
Wheeler Lake holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Wheeler 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 Wheeler Lake?
67,100 acres, with about 156 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Wheeler Lake?
Decatur is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Wheeler Lake today?
The surface was about 60°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Wheeler Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
