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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Erling
Lafayette County, Arkansas · about 5,280 acres (8.3 sq mi)
66°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Erling
Lake Erling is a lake in Lafayette County, Arkansas, covering about 5,280 acres.
From end to end it runs about 8.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 35 miles. The water sits about 220 ft above sea level. Springhill is about 4.5 miles southeast. Shreveport, the nearest city, is about 38 miles south.
- Size
- About 5,280 acres (8.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 35 miles
- End to end
- About 8.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 220 ft
- County
- Lafayette 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 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 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, white bass, 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. With the surface at 66°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- 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
- 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:43 am · sunset 5:13 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Erling
- Springhillabout 4.5 mi southeast
- Cullenabout 7 mi southeast
- Lewisvilleabout 13 mi north
- Stampsabout 14 mi north
- Shreveportnearest city, about 38 mi south
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Questions about Lake Erling
What fish are in Lake Erling?
Lakes like Lake Erling usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Erling?
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 Erling?
About 5,280 acres, with about 35 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Erling?
Springhill is about 4.5 miles southeast; Cullen is about 7 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Erling today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Erling on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
