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Weiss Lake

Cedar Bluff · Leesburg · Gaylesville · Centre, Alabama — Cherokee County.

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25,519Surface acres
13Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 136275826).

Location & fast facts

Where Weiss Lake is in Alabama

The red circle marks Weiss Lake.

Fast facts

About Weiss Lake

  • County: Cherokee
  • Cities & towns on the shore: Cedar Bluff, Leesburg, Gaylesville, Centre
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 64 mi from Huntsville and 81 mi from Birmingham, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Alabama: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Alabama

Official ADCNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 13 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Camping. 3 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Brittle waternymph recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Weiss Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

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Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
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  3. 3Boat ramp
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  4. 4Boat ramp
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  5. 5Boat ramp
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  6. 6Boat ramp
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  7. 7Boat ramp
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  8. 8Boat ramp
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  9. 9Boat ramp
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  10. 10Boat ramp
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  11. 11Boat ramp
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  12. 12Boat ramp
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  13. 13Boat ramp
    Boat launch

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 136275826), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Weiss Lake

We found 3 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Weiss Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

All campgrounds & RV parks in Alabama

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Nearest airports

The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to Weiss Lake, plus larger airports within about 150 miles:

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Airports with scheduled airline service from OurAirports (large and medium airports); larger airports are FAA large, medium and small hubs by FAA CY2025 enplanements ("major airport" = FAA large hub). Distances are straight-line from the lake's center, not driving distance; road routes are longer.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (34.2020, -85.6621). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Weiss Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Weiss Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    13 public access sites listed, 13 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.1882, -85.6591
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.1833, -85.7233
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.1931, -85.7210
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.1994, -85.7340
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.1884, -85.7060
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.1767, -85.7201
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.1574, -85.6028
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.1772, -85.6177
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.1749, -85.4753
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.2042, -85.4768
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.2157, -85.5150
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.2003, -85.4977
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.1905, -85.6315

    OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Weiss Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Weiss Lake

    How big is Weiss Lake?

    Weiss Lake covers about 25,519 acres in Cedar Bluff, Leesburg, Gaylesville and Centre, Alabama (Cherokee County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Weiss Lake?

    Yes. 13 public trailer launches are listed: Boat ramp, Boat ramp and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Weiss Lake?

    Yes. We list 3 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Weiss Lake?

    Weiss Lake touches Cedar Bluff, Leesburg, Gaylesville and Centre in Cherokee County, Alabama.

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