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 Chicot
Chicot County, Arkansas · about 4,460 acres (7 sq mi)
65°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Chicot
Lake Chicot is a natural lake in Chicot County, Arkansas, covering about 4,460 acres. Lake Chicot is the largest natural lake in Arkansas and the largest oxbow lake in North America.
It stretches about 7.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 32 miles. Its surface is about 100 ft above sea level. Lake Village is right by the lake.
- Size
- About 4,460 acres (7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 32 miles
- End to end
- About 7.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 100 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Chicot 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 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 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 Lake Chicot
Lake Chicot holds bluegill and sunfish, catfish, largemouth bass, striped bass and crappie. At 65°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodStriped bass
Comfortable range. Watch for birds and surface feeding.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
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 6:34 am · sunset 5:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Chicot
- Lake Villageon the shore
- Greenvilleabout 8.4 mi northeast
- Eudoraabout 11 mi south
- Metcalfeabout 12 mi northeast
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Questions about Lake Chicot
What fish are in Lake Chicot?
Lake Chicot holds bluegill and sunfish, catfish, largemouth bass, striped bass and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Chicot?
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 Chicot?
About 4,460 acres, with about 32 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Chicot?
Lake Village is on the shore; Greenville is about 8.4 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Chicot today?
The surface was about 65°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Chicot on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
