Beaver Lake in 3-D at today's water level. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Beaver Lake today
Arkansas · 27.5 sq mi · updated
Some algae possible, 63°F water, level falling, 7 ft below normal, calm this morning.
Where to stay near Beaver Lake
- Ventris Trail's End Resort and RestaurantHotel · by the waterSee prices
- Pointe West Resort & SuitesMotel · by the waterSee prices
- The Retreat at Sky RidgeHotel · about 1.9 mi from the waterSee prices
- Lazee Daze in the OzarksHotel · about 3.0 mi from the waterSee prices
- Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham RogersHotel · about 3.3 mi from the waterSee prices
- The Eighth Street MotelMotel · about 3.4 mi from the waterSee prices
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Water temperature map
7 places to stay on the map. Tap one for prices, or see the list and map.
Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
88% Good chance for striped bass today · 20–24 ft deep
- Water 63°F on top, a bit cool for them, so they feed in the warmest water they can find.
- Best water today is 20–24 ft deep, mostly on channel edges.
- The lake is layered: warm water down to about 45 ft, cold below.
Best zone: channel edge, about 7% of them, 22–26 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
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
5 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.
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 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.
What's biting
- GoodStriped bass
Comfortable range. Watch for birds and surface feeding.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Falling 0.3 ft in 7 days. 7.5 ft below normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Some algae possible Algae possible
Last clear view from above: .
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Estimate from weather and satellite, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:51 am · sunset 5:08 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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The whole week of bite times, lake alerts, the depth map and the 3-D view of Beaver Lake.
