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 Catherine
Garland County, Arkansas · 1,940 acres (3 sq mi)
Level 614 ft, calm this morning.
About Lake Catherine
Lake Catherine spreads over 1,940 acres in Garland County, Arkansas. Remmel Dam holds it back on the Ouachita. Lake Catherine is formed by Remmel Dam on the Ouachita River below Lake Hamilton near Hot Springs, Arkansas.
From end to end it runs about 5.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 25 miles. At about 300 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. The nearest town, Hot Springs, is about 5.1 miles northwest. The closest city is Little Rock, about 40 miles away.
- Size
- 1,940 acres (3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 25 miles
- End to end
- About 5.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 300 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Remmel Dam, Ouachita
- 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
For a lake of this size in Arkansas, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:43 am · sunset 5:08 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Catherine
- Hot Springsabout 5.1 mi northwest
- Lake Hamiltonabout 5.8 mi west
- Malvernabout 6.4 mi southeast
- Rockwellabout 8.1 mi west
- Little Rocknearest city, about 40 mi northeast
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Questions about Lake Catherine
What fish are in Lake Catherine?
Lakes like Lake Catherine 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 Catherine?
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 Catherine?
1,940 acres, with about 25 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Catherine?
Hot Springs is about 5.1 miles northwest; Lake Hamilton is about 5.8 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Catherine?
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.
Lake Catherine on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
