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
Dierks Lake
Sevier County, Arkansas · 1,360 acres (2.1 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Dierks Lake
Dierks Lake is a reservoir in Sevier County, Arkansas, covering 1,360 acres. It was made by Dierks Dam on the Saline. Dierks Lake in southwest Arkansas is known for good bass and crappie fishing.
It stretches about 3.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 22 miles. At about 530 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Dierks is about 4.8 miles southeast.
- Size
- 1,360 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 22 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 530 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Dierks Dam, Saline
- County
- Sevier County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 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 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Dierks Lake
Anglers come to Dierks Lake for smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie and catfish.
- Smallmouth bass
- Largemouth bass
- Spotted bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:47 am · sunset 5:13 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Dierks Lake
- Dierksabout 4.8 mi southeast
- De Queenabout 14 mi southwest
- Horatioabout 19 mi southwest
- Nashvilleabout 20 mi southeast
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Questions about Dierks Lake
What fish are in Dierks Lake?
Dierks Lake holds smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Dierks Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Dierks Lake?
1,360 acres, with about 22 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Dierks Lake?
Dierks is about 4.8 miles southeast; De Queen is about 14 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Dierks Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Dierks Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
