The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Hugo Lake
Choctaw County, Oklahoma · 13,200 acres (20.7 sq mi)
63°F water, calm this morning.
About Hugo Lake
Hugo Lake is a reservoir in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, covering 13,200 acres. It was made by Hugo Lake Dam on the Kiamichi River. Hugo Lake, completed in 1974 on the Kiamichi River, is known for excellent crappie fishing.
It stretches about 8.2 miles end to end with roughly 51 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 400 ft above sea level. Hugo is about 3.4 miles southwest.
- Size
- 13,200 acres (20.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 51 miles
- End to end
- About 8.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 400 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Hugo Lake Dam, Kiamichi River
- County
- Choctaw 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 10 mph
- 3:45 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 Hugo Lake
Hugo Lake holds largemouth bass, crappie and catfish. With the surface at 63°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.
- 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
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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 6:52 am · sunset 5:18 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Hugo Lake
- Hugoabout 3.4 mi southwest
- Antlersabout 12 mi northwest
- Powderlyabout 15 mi south
- Lone Starabout 15 mi south
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Questions about Hugo Lake
What fish are in Hugo Lake?
Hugo Lake holds largemouth bass, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Hugo 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 Hugo Lake?
13,200 acres, with about 51 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Hugo Lake?
Hugo is about 3.4 miles southwest; Antlers is about 12 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Hugo Lake today?
The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Hugo Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
