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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Dripping Springs Lake
Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · about 950 acres (1.5 sq mi)
65°F water, calm this morning.
About Dripping Springs Lake
Dripping Springs Lake spreads over about 950 acres in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma.
From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles with roughly 10.1 miles of shoreline. At about 730 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Wilson lies about 5.3 miles to the southeast. The closest city is Broken Arrow, about 37 miles away.
- Size
- About 950 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 730 ft
- County
- Okmulgee County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:15 pm – 6:30 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 to expect
Lakes like Dripping Springs Lake in Oklahoma usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 65°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- 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
- 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.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:58 am · sunset 5:18 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Dripping Springs Lake
- Wilsonabout 5.3 mi southeast
- Okmulgeeabout 8.7 mi northeast
- Henryettaabout 11 mi southeast
- Beggsabout 12 mi north
- Broken Arrownearest city, about 37 mi northeast
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Questions about Dripping Springs Lake
What fish are in Dripping Springs Lake?
Lakes like Dripping Springs Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs Lake?
About 950 acres, with about 10.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Dripping Springs Lake?
Wilson is about 5.3 miles southeast; Okmulgee is about 8.7 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Dripping Springs Lake today?
The surface was about 65°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Dripping Springs Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
