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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Broken Bow Lake
McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 14,000 acres (21.9 sq mi)
66°F water, calm this morning.
About Broken Bow Lake
In McCurtain County, Oklahoma, Broken Bow Lake covers 14,000 acres; it is a reservoir. It lies on the Mountain Fork River. Broken Bow Lake, filled in 1970, is one of Oklahoma's deepest reservoirs, and the Lower Mountain Fork River below its dam is stocked with trout.
It stretches about 15.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 113 miles. Its surface is about 590 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 185 ft. Broken Bow is about 8.5 miles south. The closest city is Fort Smith, about 72 miles away.
- Size
- 14,000 acres (21.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 185 ft
- Shoreline
- About 113 miles
- End to end
- About 15.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 590 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Mountain Fork River
- County
- McCurtain County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 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.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Broken Bow Lake in Oklahoma usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 66°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
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
4 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 6:50 am · sunset 5:15 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Broken Bow Lake
- Broken Bowabout 8.5 mi south
- De Queenabout 18 mi southeast
- Idabelabout 19 mi south
- Horatioabout 22 mi southeast
- Fort Smithnearest city, about 72 mi north
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Questions about Broken Bow Lake
What fish are in Broken Bow Lake?
Lakes like Broken Bow Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Broken Bow Lake?
About 185 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Broken Bow Lake?
14,000 acres, with about 113 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Broken Bow Lake?
Broken Bow is about 8.5 miles south; De Queen is about 18 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Broken Bow Lake today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Broken Bow Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
