The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Woods Reservoir
Franklin County, Tennessee · 3,600 acres (5.6 sq mi)
61°F water, calm this morning.
About Woods Reservoir
Woods Reservoir spreads over 3,600 acres in Franklin County, Tennessee. Elk River Dam holds it back on the Elk. Woods Reservoir is an Elk River impoundment in Franklin County, Tennessee, popular for bass and crappie fishing.
From end to end it runs about 6.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 27 miles. Its surface is about 960 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 50 ft. Estill Springs lies about 2.5 miles to the southwest. Murfreesboro, the nearest city, is about 39 miles northwest.
- Size
- 3,600 acres (5.6 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 50 ft
- Shoreline
- About 27 miles
- End to end
- About 6.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 960 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Elk River Dam, Elk
- County
- Franklin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 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 Woods Reservoir
Woods Reservoir holds largemouth bass, crappie, white bass and catfish. 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.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 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 6:17 am · sunset 4:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Woods Reservoir
- Estill Springsabout 2.5 mi southwest
- Decherdabout 5.9 mi south
- Tullahomaabout 5.9 mi northwest
- Winchesterabout 7.6 mi south
- Murfreesboronearest city, about 39 mi northwest
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Questions about Woods Reservoir
What fish are in Woods Reservoir?
Woods Reservoir holds largemouth bass, crappie, white bass and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Woods Reservoir?
About 50 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Woods Reservoir?
3,600 acres, with about 27 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Woods Reservoir?
Estill Springs is about 2.5 miles southwest; Decherd is about 5.9 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Woods Reservoir today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Woods Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
