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
Lake Balboa
Garland County, Arkansas · about 890 acres (1.4 sq mi)
65°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Balboa
In Garland County, Arkansas, Lake Balboa covers about 890 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.5 miles with roughly 11.1 miles of shoreline. At about 540 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. The nearest town, Hot Springs Village, is about 4.1 miles northwest. Little Rock, the nearest city, is about 35 miles east.
- Size
- About 890 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 540 ft
- County
- Garland County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 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
Expect the usual Arkansas mix for a lake this size: 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 6:43 am · sunset 5:07 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Balboa
- Hot Springs Villageabout 4.1 mi northwest
- Hot Springsabout 12 mi southwest
- Pineyabout 15 mi southwest
- Rockwellabout 17 mi southwest
- Little Rocknearest city, about 35 mi east
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Questions about Lake Balboa
What fish are in Lake Balboa?
Lakes like Lake Balboa usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Balboa?
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 Lake Balboa?
About 890 acres, with about 11.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Balboa?
Hot Springs Village is about 4.1 miles northwest; Hot Springs is about 12 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Balboa today?
The surface was about 65°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Balboa on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
