The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Ellsworth
Comanche County, Oklahoma · about 4,650 acres (7.3 sq mi)
54°F water, level 1221 ft, calm this morning.
About Lake Ellsworth
In Comanche County, Oklahoma, Lake Ellsworth covers about 4,650 acres.
It stretches about 4.9 miles end to end with roughly 24 miles of shoreline. At about 1,220 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Elgin lies about 2 miles to the southeast. Lawton, the nearest city, is about 13 miles south.
- Size
- About 4,650 acres (7.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 24 miles
- End to end
- About 4.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,220 ft
- County
- Comanche County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 16 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 Lake Ellsworth 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 54°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:05 am · sunset 5:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Ellsworth
- Elginabout 2 mi southeast
- Apacheabout 2.2 mi north
- Fletcherabout 4.3 mi east
- Cyrilabout 8.2 mi northeast
- Lawtonnearest city, about 13 mi south
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Questions about Lake Ellsworth
What fish are in Lake Ellsworth?
Lakes like Lake Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth?
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 Ellsworth?
About 4,650 acres, with about 24 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Ellsworth?
Elgin is about 2 miles southeast; Apache is about 2.2 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake Ellsworth today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Ellsworth on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
