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
Arkabutla Lake
DeSoto County, Mississippi · 11,200 acres (17.6 sq mi)
64°F water, calm this morning.
About Arkabutla Lake
In DeSoto County, Mississippi, Arkabutla Lake covers 11,200 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by Arkabutla Dam on the Coldwater River. Arkabutla Lake's surface shrinks from about 11,240 acres in summer pool to roughly 5,100 acres in winter pool.
From end to end it runs about 8.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 48 miles. The water sits about 210 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 60 ft. Coldwater is about 2.3 miles southeast. Southaven, the nearest city, is about 13 miles north.
- Size
- 11,200 acres (17.6 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 60 ft
- Shoreline
- About 48 miles
- End to end
- About 8.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 210 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Arkabutla Dam, Coldwater River
- County
- DeSoto County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 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 Arkabutla Lake
The fish here: largemouth bass, crappie and catfish. 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.
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 6:32 am · sunset 4:56 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Arkabutla Lake
- Coldwaterabout 2.3 mi southeast
- Hernandoabout 5 mi northeast
- Senatobiaabout 6 mi southeast
- Wallsabout 9.7 mi north
- Southavennearest city, about 13 mi north
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Questions about Arkabutla Lake
What fish are in Arkabutla Lake?
Arkabutla Lake holds largemouth bass, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Arkabutla Lake?
About 60 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Arkabutla Lake?
11,200 acres, with about 48 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Arkabutla Lake?
Coldwater is about 2.3 miles southeast; Hernando is about 5 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Arkabutla Lake today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Arkabutla Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
